Introduction/Philosophy and Objectives of Institution - To provide diverse instruction, training and research in technology, the sciences and the Humanities, as well as other spheres of learning which may from time to time, be approved by the council. - To provide courses of in service instruction for members of the public service in the state, and to the extent that the council thinks fit, courses of the like nature for persons unconnected with any of the public service. - To promote the development of local technology and the adoption of appropriate technologies. Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi was established in 1981 (ND-1981 and HND-1999). The institution established, pursuant to a Decree/Edict and granted approval by the Federal Ministry of Education, edict No.6 in April 1978.
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning was established in the 1980/1981 academic year. Its creation signified the inception of the first department within the built environment discipline, affiliated with the School of Engineering. This initiative aimed to cater to the unique requirements of technical students and craftsmen aspiring to pursue careers in this field, thereby serving as a pioneering department for the School of Environmental Studies. From its inception, the department has welcomed faculty staff members from beyond the state and even internationally, including western Nigeria and Ghana, to enhance the department's academic quality and professional standing. Shortly after its establishment, the Department received full accreditation from the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), enabling it to award National Diploma certificates.
To date, the department has seen the graduation of twenty cohorts of students. Many graduates have advanced their education in other institutions offering Higher National Diploma or Bachelor of Science/Technology degrees, while others have successfully integrated into various professional sectors.
Initially, the department operated out of temporary spaces within the science department. However, it now boasts dedicated facilities, two blocks with offices, studios, Model Workshop and Photography Studio designed to support an optimal working and learning environment. Efforts to bolster faculty development have seen some teaching staff pursue further studies, with two currently undergoing training. The current staff composition includes both teaching and non-teaching members, reflecting a comprehensive educational support system.
The program is design to produce technicians in Urban and Regional Planning, capable of assisting professional planners in their duties specifically, the product of the program should be able to; - Understand the nature and purpose of physical planning at the national, regional, state and local levels. - Understand the form and structure of Urban and Rural settlements for sustainable development. - Understand the nature and scale of urban and rural problems and planning approaches to their solutions. Diplomats: - Appreciate the elementary social, economic and legal basis of planning. - Demonstrate a working ability in verbal, written and design communication.
ND: Five SSCE/NECO/NAPTEP with five passes as required by JAMB in relevant subjects to the program, i.e. Mathematics, English Language, Geography, and one science subject from Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Agricultural science one from Technical Drawing, Statistics, Fine Arts and choses the Plateau State Polytech as the First Choice of Institution. HND: Five credit passes in relevant subject at the final examination, an NBTE recognized ND program offered in any recognized polytechnics and a One Year mandatory Industrial Training (IT).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) URP
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