Isa Kaita College of Education is a state-owned higher education institution located in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria. The college is named after Alhaji Isa Kaita, a notable Nigerian statesman, and it plays a key role in teacher training and educational development in the region. It is affiliated with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, for its Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree programmes.
- Established: 1991
- Current Provost: Maigari Abdu
History
The college was established in 1991 by the Katsina State Government with the aim of producing well-trained teachers, particularly for primary and secondary schools. Over the years, the college has expanded its academic offerings and improved infrastructure to meet national education standards.
Courses
Isa Kaita College of Education offers a variety of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programs across different disciplines, including:
- Adult and Non-Formal Education
- Technical Education
- Education and English
- Early Childhood Care Education
- Integrated Science Education
- Economics
- Geography
- Biology Education
- Agricultural Science
- Hausa
- Arabic
- Home Economics
- Chemistry Education
- Computer Education
- Special Education
- Primary Education Studies
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Physical and Health Education
Affiliation with Ahmadu Bello University
The college is affiliated with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) to offer Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree programmes in the following areas:
- Education and Biology
- Education and English Language
- Education and Geography
- Education and History
- Education and Hausa
- Education and Arabic
- Education and Agricultural Science
- Physical Education
- Health Education
This affiliation enables students to earn ABU degrees while studying at Isa Kaita College of Education.
See Also
References
- Isa Kaita College of Education official records
- National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) Nigeria
- Affiliation data from Ahmadu Bello University