Federal University of Education, Zaria
Post Graduate Diploma in Education

Advance Your Teaching Career with PGDE

A comprehensive program designed for graduates seeking professional teaching qualifications and career advancement in education.

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About the Program

Transform Your Career in Education

The Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) at Federal University of Education, Zaria is a specialized program designed for university graduates who wish to acquire professional teaching qualifications.

Our program equips students with the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective teaching and educational leadership in various educational settings.

With a curriculum that balances theoretical foundations and practical applications, our graduates emerge as competent, reflective practitioners ready to make meaningful contributions to the education sector.

Students in classroom

Program Details

📚 Curriculum

Our comprehensive curriculum covers educational psychology, curriculum development, teaching methodologies, educational technology, and specialized subject teaching methods.

⏱️ Duration

The PGDE program is a one-year full-time course divided into two semesters, including teaching practice in partner schools.

🎯 Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers as teachers in secondary schools, tertiary institutions, educational administrators, curriculum developers, and educational consultants.

🏫 Teaching Practice

Students undergo a supervised teaching practice in selected schools to gain hands-on experience in real classroom settings.

Admission Process

1

Check Eligibility

Review admission requirements to ensure you qualify for the program.

2

Submit Application

Complete the online application form with required documents.

3

Application Review

Our admissions committee reviews all applications.

4

Receive Offer

Successful applicants receive admission offers.

Admission Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Lower division
  • Five O'Level credits including English Language and Mathematics
  • NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two reference letters
  • Personal statement

Our Faculty

Prof. Ahmed Bello

Program Coordinator

Expert in Educational Psychology and Curriculum Development

Dr. Fatima Abdul

Senior Lecturer

Specialist in Teaching Methodologies and Educational Technology

Dr. Chinedu Okoro

Associate Professor

Expert in Educational Administration and Policy

What Our Graduates Say

The PGDE program transformed my approach to teaching. The practical experience and theoretical knowledge I gained have been invaluable in my career as a secondary school teacher.

Amina Suleiman

Mathematics Teacher, Class of 2020

The faculty's dedication to student success is remarkable. The PGDE program provided me with the skills and confidence to excel in educational leadership.

James Okafor

Vice Principal, Class of 2019

As a career changer, the PGDE program gave me the foundation I needed to transition into education. The teaching practice component was particularly beneficial.

Grace Williams

Science Teacher, Class of 2021

Contact Us

Get In Touch

Have questions about the PGDE program? We're here to help. Reach out to us through any of the following channels:

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Address

Department of Education
Federal University of Education, Zaria
Kaduna State, Nigeria

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Phone

+234 (0) 123 456 7890

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Email

pde@fcezaria.edu.ng