Career Choice & Guide for Students
SELECTION OF SCHOOL SUBJECTS FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
PREAMBLE
The Federal Republic of Nigeria (2004) directed that, every student shall take all the six (6) labeledcore subjects and a minimum of one and a maximum of two (2) from the list of elective subjects and minimum of seven (7) and maximum of eight (8) subjects. However,FRN (2013) is indicated that, each student is to take the four (4) compulsory cross – cutting subjects. Forthe trade/entrepreneurship subject, each student is expected to select one (1) trade/entrepreneurshipsubject from the list of 34 trade/entrepreneurship subjects. Each student may then choose two (2), three(3), four (4), or five (5) subjects from each of their preferred Four Fields of Studies depending on theirpotential, interest and capability such that the minimum number of subjects is eight (8) while themaximum number of subjects is nine (9).New Senior Secondary School Curriculum in Nigeria
The Current National Policy Education (NPE) Federal Republic of Nigeria(FRN) (2013) Choice ofSchool Subjects Leading to Career Choice
Core Subjects
(i) English language(ii) Mathematics
(iii) A major Nigerian Language
(iv) One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Health Science
(v) One of Literature-in-English, History, Geography or Religious Studies
(vi) A vocational subject
Vocational Electives
(i) Agriculture(ii) Applied Electricity
(iii) Auto-Mechanics
(iv) Book-Keeping & Accounting
(v) Building Construction
(vi) Commerce
(vii) Computer Education
(viii) Electronics
(ix) Clothing and Textiles
(x) Food and Nutrition
(xi) Home Management
(xii) Metal Work
(xiii) Technical Drawing
(xiv) Woodwork
(xv) Shorthand
(xvi) Typewriting
(xvii) Fine Art
(xviii) Music
Non-Vocational Electives
(i) Biology(ii) Chemistry
(iii) Physics
(iv) Further Mathematics
(v) French
(vi) Health Education
(vii) Physical Education
(viii) Literature in English
(ix) History
(x) Geography
(xi) Bible Knowledge
(xii) Islamic Studies
(xiii) Arabic
(xiv) Government
(xv) Economics
(xvi) Any Nigerian Language that has orthography and literature etc.
Compulsory Subjects
(i) English Language(ii) General Mathematics
(iii) Trade/ Entrepreneurship Subject
(iv) Civic Education
Trade/Entrepreneurship Subjects
(i) Auto Body Repair and Spraying Painting
(ii) Auto Electrical Work
(iii) Auto Mechanical Work
(iv) Auto Parts Merchandising
(v) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
(vi) Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice
(vii) Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work
(viii) Radio, TV and Electronic Servicing
(ii) Auto Electrical Work
(iii) Auto Mechanical Work
(iv) Auto Parts Merchandising
(v) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
(vi) Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice
(vii) Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work
(viii) Radio, TV and Electronic Servicing
(ix) Block Laying, Brick Laying and Concrete Work
(x) Painting and Decorating
(xi) Plumbing and Pipefitting
(xii) Machine Woodworking
(xiii) Carpentry and Joinery
(xiv) Furniture Making
(xv) Upholstery
(xvi) Catering Craft Practice
(xvii) Garment Making
(x) Painting and Decorating
(xi) Plumbing and Pipefitting
(xii) Machine Woodworking
(xiii) Carpentry and Joinery
(xiv) Furniture Making
(xv) Upholstery
(xvi) Catering Craft Practice
(xvii) Garment Making
(xviii) Clothing and Textile
(xix) Dyeing and Bleaching
(xx) Printing Craft Practice
(xxi) Cosmetology
(xxii) Photography
(xxiii) Mining
(xxiv) Tourism
(xxv) Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair
(xix) Dyeing and Bleaching
(xx) Printing Craft Practice
(xxi) Cosmetology
(xxii) Photography
(xxiii) Mining
(xxiv) Tourism
(xxv) Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair
(xxvi) Stenography
(xxvii) Data Processing
(xxviii) Store Keeping
(xxix) Book Keeping
(xxx) GSM Maintenance and Repairs
(xxxi) Animal Husbandry
(xxxii) Fishery
(xxxiii) Marketing
(xxxiv) Salesmanship
(xxvii) Data Processing
(xxviii) Store Keeping
(xxix) Book Keeping
(xxx) GSM Maintenance and Repairs
(xxxi) Animal Husbandry
(xxxii) Fishery
(xxxiii) Marketing
(xxxiv) Salesmanship
Fields of Studies
Science and Mathematics
(i) Biology(ii) Chemistry
(iii) Physics
(iv) Further Mathematics
(v) Health Education
(vi) Agriculture
(vii) Physical Education
(viii) Computer Studies
Technology
(i) Technical Drawing(ii) General Metal Work
(iii) Basic Electricity
(iv) Electronics
(v) Auto Mechanics
(vi) Building Construction
(vii) Woodwork
(viii) Home Management
(ix) Food and Nutrition
Humanities
(i) Christian Religious Studies(ii) Islamic Studies
(iii) Visual Art
(iv) Music
(v) History
(vi) Geography
(vii) Government
(viii) Economics
(ix) Literature-in-English
(x) French
(xi) Arabic
(xii) Nigerian Language.
Business Studies
(i) Stores Management(ii) Accounting
(iii) Commerce
(iv) Office Practice
(v) Insurance
Choice of Subjects | ||||
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| SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS | HUMANITIES (ARTS) | BUSINESS STUDIES (COMMERCIAL) | TECHNOLOGY (TECHNICAL) | |
| As COMPULSORY – ONLY FOUR (4) SUBJECTS | ● English Language ● General Mathematics ● Civic Education ● A Trade/Entrepreneurship Subject. | ● English Language ● General Mathematics ● Civic Education ● A Trade/Entrepreneurship Subject. | ● English Language ● General Mathematics ● Civic Education ● A Trade/Entrepreneurship Subject. | ● English Language ● General Mathematics ● Civic Education ● A Trade/Entrepreneurship Subject. |
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| AS ELECTIVE or COMPLEMENTARY | To Choose the Rest to Make Up Nine (9) Subjects in any of the other Field of Studies | |||
| 35 TRADE/ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUBJECTS | To select one is Compulsory | |||
The New Senior Secondary Education Curriculum Structure therefore comprises
● A group of 4 compulsory, cross-cutting core subjects that must be offered by all students.● Four fields of study
● A group of 35 trade/entrepreneurship subjects.
● Elective subjects.
It is to be noted that a field of study is a group of subjects representing a student’s potential area of specialization.
Based on the new curriculum structure:
● Students are to offer all the four (4) compulsory cross-cutting core subjects, namely English Language, General Mathematics, Civic Education and Trade/Entrepreneurship Studies. Note that students are to select One (1) Trade/Entrepreneurship subject from the list of 34 Trade/Entrepreneurship subjects.● Students may then choose two (2), three (3), four (4), or five (5) subjects from each of their preferred four fields of study depending on their potential, interest and capability.
It is important to further note that
● If students choose two (2) subjects, they can select two (2) or three (3) subjects from any other fields of studies or Trade/Entrepreneurship subjects to make a minimum of eight (8) or maximum of nine (9) subjects;● If students choose three (3) subjects they can select one (1) or two (2) subjects from any other fields of studies or Trade/Entrepreneurship subjects to make a minimum of eight (8) or a maximum of nine (9) subjects;
● If students choose four (4) subjects they have already selected the minimum of eight (8) subjects and can select one (1) more subject from any other field of study or Trade/Entrepreneurship subjects to make a maximum of nine (9) subjects; and
● If students choose five (5) subjects they have already selected a maximum of nine subjects.
● In all, students are to take a minimum of eight (8) subjects or a maximum of nine (9) subjects at the Senior Secondary school level.
In summary
● Choice of subjects leads to choice of career● The choice of subject is made at the beginning of SSS1
● School subjects are classified into four areas: Science and Maths, Humanities, Business Studiesand Technology.
● A student is to offer minimum of eight and maximum of nine subjects.
● The four (4) compulsory subjects are basic, general and important.
● A student is to choose between Two and Five subjects in the field of study (core)
● He/She may choose the rest to make up nine (9) subjects in any of the other field of studies.
● Combinations of subjects above can qualify one to choose out of these various careers below:
Fields of study and their respective careers | |||
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| SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS related careers |
HUMANITIES (ARTS) related careers |
BUSINESS STUDIES (COMMERCIAL) related careers |
TECHNOLOGY (TECHNICAL) related careers |
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● Accountant ● Actuary ● Agric. Science ● Aircraft mechanic ● Biologist ● Biomedical engineer ● Botany ● Cartographer ● Chemical engineer ● Chemist ● Civil engineer ● Construction manager ● Dentistry ● Electrician ● Environmental engineer ● Forensic scientist ● Geology ● IT manager ● Landscape designer ● Mathematician ● Math teacher ● Mechanical engineer ● Medicine ● Meteorologist ● Microbiology ● NASA scientist ● Nursing ● Nurse anesthetist ● Pharmacy ● Pharmacist ● Pharmacy technician ● Physician ● Physiology ● Pilot ● Registered nurse ● Research analyst ● Science teacher ● Scientist ● Software developer ● Statistics ● Web developer ● Zoology E.t.c |
● Actor ● Archeology ● Art director ● Artist ● Cinematographer ● Creative Art ● Curator ● Dramatic Art ● Editor ● Education ● Educator ● Graphic designer ● Event planner ● Guidance and Counseling ● Fashion designer ● Interior designer ● Jeweler ● Journalist ● Language (Local/Foreign) ● Law ● Librarian ● Mass. Comm. ● Movie producer ● Musician ● Philosophy ● Photographer ● Radio announcer ● Religious Studies ● Sociologist ● Writer E.t.c |
● Accountancy ● Actuary ● Administration ● Advertising Manager and marketing ● Auditor ● Banker ● Banking & Finance ● Budget Analyst ● Business Administration ● Business Consultant Certified Public Accountant (CPA) ● Chartered accountant / financial services ● Chartered Financial Analyst ● Cost Accountant ● Cost Management Accountant (CMA) ● Company Secretary ● Corporate investment banker ● Corporate Lawyer ● Digital Marketer ● Economics ● Economist ● Education ● Entertainment ● Entrepreneur ● Finance ● Financial Analyst ● Financial Planner ● Fundraising ● Geography ● Hospitality ● Human resources ● Industrial Relations ● Insurance ● Insurance Underwriter ● Investment Banker ● Journalism and Mass Communication ● Lawyer ● Logistics and distribution manager ● Management consultant ● Management Accountant ● Marketing ● Marketing executive ● Market Research Analyst ● Operations ● Personal Financial Advisor ● Public Relations Manager ● Political Science ● Product Management ● Project management ● Retail Manager ● Risk manager ● Relationship Manager ● Sales ● Secretarial Studies ● Statistician ● Supply chain management ● Systems analyst ● Stock Broker ● Sustainability ● Training and development ● Tax Consultant ● General or specialist management such as retail, or hotel and catering or marketing E.t.c |
● 3D graphics developer ● Aircraft Engineering ● Artificial intelligence engineer ● Application programmer ● Architecture ● Artificial intelligence specialist ● Back-end developer ● Blockchain engineer ● Business intelligence analyst ● C developers ● Chief information officer ● Civil Engineering ● Cloud consultant ● Cloud engineer/architech ● Computer Hardware/software Engineering ● Computer network architect ● Computer programmer ● Cybersecurity specialist ● Data architect ● Data analyst ● Data modeler ● Data scientist ● Database administrator ● DevOps engineer/manager ● Digital Marketing ● Enterprise architecture manager ● Estate management ● Front-end developer ● Full stack developer ● Help desk analyst ● Interaction designer ● IT executive ● IT manager ● Machine Learning ● Mech. Engineering ● Mobile application developer ● Network engineer ● Operations analyst ● Performance analyst ● Product manager ● Product marketing manager ● Project manager ● Python developer ● Quality assurance engineer ● Quantitative analyst ● Ruby on Rails developer ● Sales engineer ● Security engineer ● Senior web programmer ● server administrator ● Social media manager ● Software engineer ● Surveying (land & Quantity) ● System engineer ● System programmer ● Systems administrator ● Technical support lead ● Technical support specialist ● Technical writing ● Technical recruiter ● Technical support specialist ● Technology consultant ● Textile Engineering ● Town Planning ● Transport & Logistics ● UI/UX designers ● User experience designer ● Video game designer ● VoIP engineer ● Web developer E.t.c |
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