The department of curriculum studies and instructional technology at the undergraduate level, is a servicing department presently. By implication, it does not admit undergraduate students direct into the department but offers courses that all the students in the university, training to attain a Bachelor’s Degree in Education must do.
Most of the courses are compulsory. The department runs courses in Post graduate Diploma in education; Master in Education; and Doctor of Philosophy. Options available in the department are:
There is an observed need for more efficient curriculum planners and implementers in our educational system. Most educational and training establishments therefore need members of staff capable of planning, developing and executing curriculum packages for the attainment of societal aspirations. Following the country’s need for self-reliance and technological growth, development in the field of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology becomes most expedient. The Post Graduate programmes in Curriculum Studies and Instructional Technology (CSIT) Department are designed to meet the increasing demand for highly trained specialists in curriculum studies and instructional technology in various subject areas. In addition, several participants in the present undergraduate courses as well as teaching and non-teaching staff of colleges of education, polytechnics and universities’ graduates show interest in furthering their studies in the field of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology.
The aim is to train well qualified, competent, highly motivated, conscientious and efficient teachers. By the end of the programme, the students should be able to acquire skills and competence that will enable them to:

Dr. Okai N. Okai is an Associate Professor of Administration of Higher Education and the current Head of the Department of Educational Management.
PUBLICATIONS
Associate Professor Okai has many scholarly publications in local and international journals.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
He belongs to many academic and professional associations.
| NAME | TENURE |
|---|---|
| Mr. George Owusu Sekhere | 1993 |
| Mr. B.B. Manilla | 1993 |
| Prof T.N. Agina-Obu | 1993 – 2000 |
| Prof. J. Ezekiel-Hart | 2000 – 2003 |
| Dr. Anthonia Omehia | 2003 |
| Miss Omiebi-Davids | 2004 |
| Prof T.N. Agina-Obu | 2008 – 2013 |
| Dr. Tamunodienye Mba | 2013 – 2015 |
| Prof. Keziah Achuonye | 2015 – 2019 |
| Dr. Geshon I. Wali | 2019 – 2021 |
| Dr. Marilyn U. Ochoma | july 2021- Oct 2021 |
| Prof. Eunice C. Victor-Ishikaku | Oct 2021 – Jan 2022 |
| Dr. Marilyn U. Ochoma | Jan 2022 – Till date |
Offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree in Educational Management
Offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree in Educational Management
Offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree in Educational Management
Offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree in Educational Management
Offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree in Educational Management
Offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree in Educational Management
CURRICULUM STUDIES AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
| NAME | AREA OF SPECIALIZATION | QUALIFICATION | DISCIPLINE | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Tugwel, Nayeiyi Agina-Obu | Curriculum Studies | Ph.D | Curriculum Studies | Professor |
| Prof. Keziah Akuoma Achuonye | Educational Technology/Curriculum Studies | Ph.D | Biology | Professor |
| Prof. Augustine Martin Onyeozu | Adult, Environ. Community Education | Ph.D | Adult Education and Community Developmen | Professor |
| Prof. Reginald Okechukwu Amadi | Educational Technology | Ph.D | Curriculum/Educational Technology | Professor |
| Prof. Lawrence Ikechi Ajoku | Curriculum Studies | Ph.D | Education/Religious Studies | Professor |
| Prof. Eunice Chinyerum | Educational Technology | Ph.D | Biology | Professor |
| Dr. Tamunodienye Nkechi Mba | Curriculum Studies | Ph.D | Curriculum Studies | Reader |
| Dr. Samuel Abie | Curriculum Studies | Ph.D | Curriculum studies and Instruction | Reader |
| Dr. Stanley Nnadozie Mandah | Educational Technology | Ph.D | Educational Technology | Reader |
| Dr. Marilyn Uwahunwo Ochoma | Curriculum Studies; Language Education | Ph.D | English Language/Education | Reader |
| Dr. Gershon Ibekwe Wali | Educational Technology | Ph.D | Senior Lecturer | |
| Omiebi-Davids, Ibiye | Educational Technology | Ph.D | Senior Lecturer | |
| Dr. Emmanuel Wichendu Oji | Adult Non-formal/Community Development Education | Ph.D | Agricultural Science Education | Senior Lecturer |
| Dr. Kpeno, Amon Ephraim | Adult Non-formal/Community Dev. Education | Ph.D | Adult Education | Senior Lecturer |
| Dr. Ephraim Wordu | Adult Edu. and Community Development | Ph.D | Senior Lecturer | |
| Dr. Nkasiobi Wordu | Educational Technology | Ph.D | Integrated Science | Lecturer I |
| Dr. Patience Emesiobi | Curriculum and Instruction | Ph.D | Curriculum Studies and Integrated Science | Lecturer II |
| Mr. Henry Vincent Peterside | Adult Education and Community Development | M.Ed | Adult and Community Education | Lecturer II |
| Adolphus Nwoke Dokubo | Educational Technology | M.Ed | Lecturer II | |
| Mr. Lawson Kemkamma Nwokah | Curriculum and Instruction | M.Ed | Social Studies | Assistant Lecturer |
| Dr. Jude Azunwo | Technologist | Ph.D | Chief. Technologist | |
| Mr. Bala Ibama | Admin. Officer | |||
| Mrs. Joy Emenike | Secretary |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR ANY OF THE PROPOSED MASTERS DEGREE OPTION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM STUDIES AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
ADMISSION
Admission into the M,Ed programme in Science Education; Mathematics Education; & Adult Education is available to applicants that have earned a first degree (B.Sc. Ed, B.A. Ed. or B.Ed.) with at least a second class honours division of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), or from other universities recognised by the Senate of IAUE. Candidates who possess degree outside education may also be considered provided they possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and minimum of two years of experience as classroom teachers.