You are heartily welcome to the Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti official web page. The department is undoubtedly the largest in the Faculty of Education. We hope you will find it useful in learning about our students and staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by the Department.

The Department is made up of talented researchers and support staff who are willing to impact knowledge and advance human lives through various contemporary undergraduate and postgraduate programmes available in the department. The Department is also envisioned to produce high academic standard with appropriate practical knowledge as well as sound theoretical background targeted at making significant impact in the industry.

In an attempt to achieve her aim, the Department gives rapt attentions to teaching and hands on practical activities. The Department also offers a robust curriculum that equip students for postgraduate studies which also integrate them into the workforce after graduation.  Our graduates are fortified to be self-employed and to maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge in the fast-changing world.

The following are the summary focus of the Department

1. Develop professional expertise of students
2. Develop knowledgeable scholars who will provide leadership in professional practice and intellectual competence in education
3. Produce educators who are knowledgeable in and committed to the implementation of the National Policy on Education
4. Develop competent researchers in educational theory and practice for the Nigeria education system
5. Empower educators who can propel social change through education both intellectually, in attitudes, skills, values, and worldviews
6. Produce educators who can give Nigerian education a national identity while making it relevant in a global context
7. Produce educators who are committed to the transformation of educational delivery through effective application and utilization of ICT in both national and global contexts
8. Provide education scholars who would teach and provide leadership at different levels of higher education
9. Produce scholars who would compete with similar scholars from any part of the world and carry out advanced research
10. Produce educators with entrepreneurial skills in educational enterprises to enable them to be self-reliant and demonstrate high leadership qualities

Core Objectives

The department is committed to:

• Enhancing students’ professional expertise and leadership in education.
• Producing educators who implement the National Policy on Education.
• Cultivating skilled researchers in educational theory and practice.
• Promoting social transformation through education and ICT integration.
• Preparing graduates for global competitiveness, entrepreneurship, and leadership in education.

Philosophy

Our philosophy is rooted in the professional training of educators and vocational experts, in line with the National Policy on Education. We focus on imparting both technical competence and ethical values to address socio-economic challenges, drive technological progress, and foster educational innovation.

Programs and Specializations

We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in:

• Agricultural Education (B.Sc. Ed., M.Sc. Ed., Ph.D.)
• Business Education – Specializing in Accounting, Marketing, and Office Technology Management (B.Sc. Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D.)
• Educational Technology (B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D.)
• Electrical/Electronics Technology (B.Tech. Ed., M.Sc. Ed., Ph.D.)
• Building/Woodwork Technology (B.Tech. Ed., M.Sc. Ed., Ph.D.)
• Mechanical Technology (B.Tech. Ed., M.Sc. Ed., Ph.D.)
• Library and Information Science (B.L.I.S., M.L.S.I.)

Our department remains committed to academic excellence, industry relevance, and the holistic development of future educators and technical experts.