Track 2 · Abstract 086
THE FEASIBILITY QUESTION OF CORE CURRICULUM AND MINIMUM ACADEMIC STANDARDS (CCMAS) IMPLEMENTATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
- 1 Department of Philosophy, Kogi State University, Nigeria
- 2 Department of Philosophy, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria
- 3 Department of Religious Studies, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria
Basil Osayin Daudu: Email: basildaudu@gmail.com; daudu.bo@ksu.edu.ng · ORCID: 0009-0000-9162-9426
Salaudin Usman: Email: usmansalaudin@gmail.com · ORCID: 0009-0008-4425-9053
Michael Olanrewaju Oluyori: Email: oluyorimichael@gmail.com · ORCID: 0009-0005-5207-3927
Peter Anakobe Adinoyi: Email: peteradinoyi@yahoo.co.uk · ORCID: 0009-0008-5880-9888
Abstract
In 2022, the National Universities Commission (NUC) introduced the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS), and its implementation in Nigerian universities started in 2023, replacing the outdated and rigid content-based curriculum, Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS). However, educationists and non-educationists alike have concerns about the feasibility of CCMAS. This paper investigates whether CCMAS is outcome-based (problem-solving), as claimed by NUC, or content-based, like the old one. Therefore, using mixed methods, the study sampled university lecturers, students, and education analysts for this investigation because of their direct involvement and expertise. The responses generated from these participants were analyzed and interpreted using analytical and statistical techniques. Therefore, among others, the paper recommends consistent review and monitoring of CCMAS compliance to ensure quality and practical knowledge in the best interest of higher education in Nigeria.
Keywords: CCMAS, BMAS, education, feasibility, Nigeria, university, degree programme
Submission reference: AIECS-210