B.Sc. Political Science
4 years
Full Accreditation
Department of Political Science
Prof. Babafemi A. Badejo
Head, Department of Political Science
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The Political Science Department serves as a dynamic intellectual hub within the academic institution, fostering a deep understanding of political systems, ideologies, and policies. Led by a diverse team of accomplished faculty members, the department offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning various subfields of political science. From introductory courses exploring the fundamentals of governance to advanced seminars delving into complex international relations dynamics, students are exposed to a rich tapestry of theoretical frameworks and empirical analyses.
The establishment and evolution of political science departments in Nigeria reflect the country's journey through colonialism to independence and the subsequent challenges and opportunities of nation-building. Prior to Nigeria's independence in 1960, political science as a distinct academic discipline was not formally recognized. Instead, elements of political thought and governance were integrated into broader fields such as history and sociology within the educational system under British colonial rule.
Following independence, there was a pressing need for trained personnel to navigate the complexities of governance and administration in the newly independent Nigeria. This demand led to the emergence of the first political science departments within universities during the 1960s and 1970s. These nascent departments primarily focused on understanding Nigeria's political system, institutions, and governance structures, with an emphasis on providing insights into the country's unique political landscape.
The subsequent decades, marked by military coups and periods of political instability, posed significant challenges to the development of political science departments. Despite these obstacles, scholars within these departments played a crucial role in analyzing political events, advocating for democratic governance, and promoting political reforms. The study of political science became increasingly important in understanding and addressing the root causes of Nigeria's political instability and societal challenges.
The transition back to civilian rule in 1999 marked a pivotal moment in Nigeria's political history. With the restoration of democracy, there was a renewed emphasis on democratic governance, human rights, and political reforms. Political science departments expanded their focus to include a broader array of subfields such as comparative politics, international relations, public administration, and political economy. Moreover, there was a growing emphasis on research, academic collaboration, and community engagement both within Nigeria and internationally.
Today, political science departments in Nigeria are integral components of the country's higher education system. They continue to produce research, train students, and engage in public discourse on a wide range of political issues. The field has diversified to address contemporary challenges such as ethnic and religious tensions, corruption, economic development, and security concerns. Despite facing ongoing challenges, political science departments remain vital institutions for understanding and shaping Nigeria's political future, contributing to the country's democratic consolidation and sustainable development.
Philosophy and Objectives of the Department
Philosophy
The philosophy of the department is to produce world-class graduates imbued with technical and professional skills required for understanding, analyzing, and proffering solutions to all aspects of political and administrative problems, and to train them to make useful contributions to both global and national discourse
Objectives
1) To produce a world-class graduate of accounting that can compete for globally
2) To create a means whereby young men and women will be proficient in teaching, professionalism, and other services career
3) To inculcate discipline and moral ethics in our produict in a view of becoming good team leaders and models
4) To make our graduate to be sensitive to socio-economics as well as environmental factors and conditions with their respective influence to political discipline/thought
5) To promote effective mechanism for interpersonal relationship and leadership skills for working in a team and organization
Accomplishment
The Department of Political Science was on a provisional license since May 2014, sequel to the approval of nine private universities by the Federal Government of the former president Goodluck Jonathan Administration.
Just like every other department in the university, the department of Political Science, was pushed forward for accreditation exercise in October 2018, to the National University Commission (NUC) under Professor Femi Otubanjo who doubled as both the Head of Department and the Dean of the College of Arts, Management and Social Sciences.
As of today, the department has several lecturers with international fellowships/conferment of honors. This also include international publications, journals and participations of the members of the academic staff, at several international and local conferences, which of course were all in reference to Chrisland University as name of the institution.
The department has very assiduous lecturers and scholars of repute, including the current Head of Department, Professor Babafemi Badejo, who has served in one of the most prominent global institutions (United Nations) for over two decades.
