UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
CENTRE FOR CHILDREN DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMMUMICATION DISORDERS
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

ADMISSION IN PROGRESS FOR 2024/2025 SESSION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Post-Graduate Programmes offered in the Centre for Children Developmental and Communication Disorders (CCDCD) of the University of Port Harcourt.

• Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Disability Studies
• Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Communication Therapy
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Human Communication Therapy
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Disability Studies and Management
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Special Needs Education 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD)

• Admission into PGD is open to first Degree holders in any discipline from the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved institution recognized by the University.

• Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent with at least an Upper Credit in a related discipline from any institution recognized by the University of Port Harcourt.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.)

1. First Degree holders in related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division
2. Postgraduate Diploma in CCDCD from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized institution with a minimum Second Class Lower.

NOTE: All applicants for any of these programmes must have 5 Credit passes in relevant subjects including the English Language and Mathematics, as approved by the School of Graduate Studies ditto BMAS.

MINIMUM DURATION OF THE PROGRAMMES

PGD & M.Sc. programmes will run with the University of Port Harcourt School of Graduate Studies’ Curriculum or in a modular basis, as may be agreed upon by the Centre’s Academic Board.

The programme is for 12 calendar months (no disruption by strike action). During the period, the students shall be exposed to practical Case Studies on Children with Disabilities and Communication Disorders and as will be directed as field work by the Centre.

PERIOD OF ADVERTISEMENT

This advertisement duration falls within the approved period designated by the Centre, commencing from the date the programme was publicly announced by the University Management.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants are to collect application forms with a non-refundable sum of N30, 000.00 only, payable into the Centre’s account as indicated below:

 Account name: Centre for Children Developmental and Communication Disorders (CCDCD)

• Uniport-Choba Microfinance Bank Ltd.
•  Account Number: 0152831058

Completed application forms with Academic Transcript, Three reference letters and Other relevant documents are to be sent to the office of the Director, CCDCD.

FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES AND REGISTRATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

• Prof. Christie U. Omego (Director) Centre for Children Developmental and Communication Disorders (CCDCD), University of Port Harcourt. 08033504741

 Or

• Dr Nei, Gift Mba, Administrative Secretary, CCDCD, University of Port Harcourt. 08075445050

E-Mail: ccdcd@uniport.edu.ng: Tel: +234 (0) 08033504741, +234 (0) 08075445050