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What courses are accredited by the National University Commission?

What courses are accredited by the National University Commission?

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) in Nigeria accredits a wide range of courses across various disciplines for universities in the country. Here’s an overview of major fields that typically receive NUC accreditation:

1. Sciences

  • Natural Sciences
    • Geology
    • Environmental Science
    • Mathematics
    • Statistics
    • Zoology
    • Botany
    • Marine Biology
  • Applied Sciences
    • Food Science and Technology
    • Medical Laboratory Science
    • Biotechnology
    • Forensic Science
    • Physics with Electronics

2. Engineering and Technology

  • Core Engineering Fields
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
    • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Emerging and Specialized Technologies
    • Mechatronics Engineering
    • Software Engineering
    • Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Computer and Information Technology
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Science
    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

3. Health Sciences

  • Core Health Fields
    • Optometry
    • Physiotherapy
    • Radiography
    • Medical Rehabilitation
  • Public Health and Allied Disciplines
    • Health Information Management
    • Epidemiology
    • Health and Safety Management
  • Nursing Specialties
    • Community Health Nursing
    • Midwifery and Reproductive Health

What courses are accredited by the National University Commission?

4. Social Sciences

  • Traditional Social Sciences
    • Criminology and Security Studies
    • Geography and Environmental Management
  • Behavioral Sciences
    • Anthropology
    • Social Work
    • Guidance and Counseling
  • Media and Communication
    • Mass Communication
    • Public Relations and Advertising
    • Development Communication
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management
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5. Arts and Humanities

  • Literature and Languages
    • African and African-American Studies
    • French
    • Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo Language Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies
    • Christian Religious Studies
    • Islamic Studies
    • Comparative Religion
  • Creative Arts
    • Visual Arts
    • Music
    • Fine and Applied Arts
    • Film and Media Studies

6. Law

  • The NUC accredits Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programs, with specializations often encouraged at postgraduate levels in fields such as:
    • International Law
    • Constitutional Law
    • Commercial Law
    • Human Rights Law

7. Environmental Sciences

  • Architecture and Planning
    • Landscape Architecture
    • Environmental Management and Control
  • Surveying and Geo-Informatics
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Real Estate and Urban Development
    • Urban and Regional Planning
    • Estate Management and Valuation

8. Agricultural Sciences

  • Core Agricultural Disciplines
    • Soil Science
    • Horticulture
  • Specialized Fields in Agriculture
    • Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
    • Agribusiness Management
    • Animal Production and Health
  • Fisheries and Forestry Specialties
    • Wildlife Management
    • Aquaculture and Fisheries Management

9. Education

  • Science Education
    • Biology Education
    • Chemistry Education
    • Physics Education
  • Arts and Social Science Education
    • English Language Education
    • Social Studies Education
    • History Education
  • Vocational and Technical Education
    • Business Education
    • Agricultural Education
    • Home Economics Education
  • Specialized Education Fields
    • Special Needs Education
    • Guidance and Counseling Education
    • Adult Education and Community Development
  • Early Childhood and Primary Education

10. Business and Management Studies

  • Business and Finance
    • Insurance and Risk Management
    • International Business
    • Management Information Systems
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
    • Entrepreneurship Studies
    • Cooperative and Rural Development

11. Veterinary Medicine

  • The NUC accredits programs in Veterinary Medicine, which includes specialties like:
    • Animal Nutrition and Forage Science
    • Veterinary Anatomy
    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Public Health Veterinary Science

12. Environmental and Natural Resource Management

  • Conservation and Environmental Health
    • Environmental Resource Management
    • Waste Management and Pollution Control
  • Climate and Natural Resource Studies
    • Climate Change Science
    • Natural Resource Management
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13. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

  • Core IT and Digital Studies
    • Computer Science and Informatics
    • Information Technology
    • Digital Media and Web Technology
  • Telecommunication and Network Studies
    • Telecommunications Engineering
    • Network and Security Management

14. Library and Information Sciences

  • Library and Archival Studies
    • Library and Information Science
    • Archival Science and Records Management
  • Information Science Specializations
    • Digital Library Studies
    • Knowledge Management

The NUC updates and reviews accredited courses periodically, often in response to changing industry needs and academic advancements.

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