WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE DEAN: DR. (MRS) B.B. AJAYI
It gladdens my heart to welccome you to the School of Arts and Social Sciences Programmes at the esteemed Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo.
I specially thank you for visiting our School. The College offers an enriching and refreshing atmosphere to attain Arts and Social Science Education Programmes
to equip you for a wonderful career in education. The College is situated in an accommodating environment. The vast array of green vegetation adds to her
endearing qualities suitable for your College education. The culture of interactivity  in the College's social, economic and recreational activities enhances
inclusive education and ushers you to a balanced world of academics and leisure.

The School of Arts and Social Sciences with ten Departments exposes you to a stimulating educational experience irrespective of any barrier.
The Departments are headed by outstanding professionals that invite you into the world of curiosity and knowledge necessary for the world.
Besides, the interconnectivity of the School of Arts and Social Sciences with several units in the College such as entrepreneurship, Special education,
Career Services amongst others foster collaboration, critical thinking and decision making efficient listening and communication, adaptability and empathy.
The School adequately prepares teacher-trainees  for the world of teaching and learning using cutting edge facilities and resources for a better society.

Whether you aim for an excellent career in Arts and Social Sciences education with inclusive education or quality academic environment that launches you to a balance between academic, you are not mistaken.
This is where you are meant to be. Welcome!

VISION, MISSION, AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE SCHOOL

VISION
To train and produce professionals in arts and social sciences programmes technically skilled in manpower for Special needs Education at Primary and Secondary School Education.
To undertake thorough research in the field of arts and social sciences in relation to the peculiarities of People with Special needs within Nigeria society and advance the training for leading thinkers in a wide range of areas of talents.

MISSION STATEMENT
TO produce NCE teachers in the areas of arts and social sciences with regards to Special needs Education who are highly professionals, competent and committed to the training of learners at Primary and Secondary Level in Nigeria.
To produce manpower in the areas of arts and social sciences with high level of technologies that will enable them cope considering a rich and varied array of unit’s taught  by dedicated and enthusiastic Scholars whose outstanding research inform their teaching at every level.
To help the Students acquire the basic knowledge and values needed to enhance the quality of their lives and the Nation at large.
To help the students acquire the spirit of self-reliance, positive self image and balanced personality.
To prepare students for life-long education.

PHILOSOPHY
Production of a well motivated teachers with high personal and professional discipline, integrity and competence.
Production of dedicated teachers with good attitudes, core values and high moral standard.   

HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL
School of Secondary Education (Arts and Social Sciences Programmes) one of the seven schools of the Federal College of Education (Sp.), Oyo is headed by a Dean who is both academic and administrative head. The Dean however is administratively supported by Sub-dean and the School
Officer with other Registry staff of the School for efficient and effective discharge of administrative functions in the School. The School is made up of ten (10) Departments namely: Cultural and Creative Arts, Christian Religious Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Islamic Religious Studies,
Music, Social Studies, Political Science and Theatre Arts. Each Department is headed by a Head, officially referred to as Head of Department.

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF THE SCHOOL
School of Secondary Education (Arts and Social Sciences) is structurally arranged thus:
The Dean who is both the academic and administrative Head of the School is assisted academically in the School by the Sub-dean and Heads of Department. At the same time, the School Officer is also very much on ground for the general, efficient and effective administration of the School.
The structural arrangement of the School descendingly extends to the lecturers, instructors and professional technical, administrative staff and clerical officers.

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS DEPARTMENT
1.    E. B. Akinpelu        
2.    Dr. O. Y. Arogunmasa
3.    D. O. Oladiran    
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT
1.    Dr. P. O. Aigbekaen        
2.    Dr. B. B. Ajayi
3.    Dr. Y. R. Balogun    
3.    Dr. M. A. Ayorinde            
4.    Dr. S. A. Ojediran            
5.    Mr. O. P. Oladosu            
6.    Mr. D. O. Egbuaba            
7.    Mr. A. T. Fakunle             
ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT
1.    Dr. W. O. Abimbola
2.    Dr. A. B. Giwa            
3.    Dr. K. F. Osundahunsi            
4.    Dr. S. A. Rauff                        
5.    Dr.  A. D. Odejide            
6.    Dr. O. Odeniyi    
7.    Mr. N. A. Sheu                
8.    Dr. M. T. Ezeudo            
9.    Mr. S. K. Adedeji                 
10.    Mr. N. A. Lawal              
11.    Mr. A. D. Mustapha      
12.    Mr. O. A. Biose
13.    Mr. S. B. Oyekola
14.     Mr. S. B. Oladejo
15.    Mr. S. O. Adebimpe
16.     Mr. I. A. Akangbe
GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
1.    Dr. O. A. Adedokun
2.    Dr. R. O. Adetunji
3.    Mr. A. O. Fapohunda
4.    Mrs. O. Daramola
5.    Mr. M. K. Okunlola
6.    Mrs. F. O. Jacob
7.    Miss F. O. Abdullahi
8.    Mr. I. A. Lasisi    
9.    Mrs. T. O. Bello
HISTORY DEPARTMENT
1.    Dr. A. O. Omonigho            
2.    Mr. R. B. Bolaji                
3.    Mr. W. J. Oyetoki        
4.     Mr. A. A. Ayoola    
ISLAMIC STUDIES DEPARTMENT
1.     Mr. I. B. Lawal
2.    Dr. W. A. Jimoh
3.    Dr. L. A. Jimoh
4.    Mr. A. A. Yusuff
5.    Mr. N. O. Mudasiru
6.    Mr. A. Hussain    
7.    Mr. A. A. Busari    
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
1.    Mr. A. E. Olabiwoninu            
2.    Mr. A. B. Alabi                 
3.    Mr. E. O. Akano         
POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
1.    Dr. K. A. Asiyanbi            
2.    Dr. T. A. Adebimpe            
3.    Mr. M. O. Uthman            
4.    Mr. M. O. Abimbola             
5.    Dr. A. K. Shittu            
6.    Mr. O. K. Oyeleke
7.    Mr. I. O. Oseni
8.    Mr. S. O. Ayuba                
9.    Mr. A. M. Adewusi     
10.    Mr. M. A. Alli        
11.    Mr. O. M. Opabode            
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
1.    Dr. M. A. Oyekanmi        
2.    Dr. O. A. Adegbite            
3.    Dr. E. O. Gbadebo
4.    Mr. Issa Wahab                
5.    Dr. I. Adebusuyi            
6.    Mrs. T. R. Adeyemo
7.    Dr. A. A. Afolabi
8.    Mr. W. A. Adeleke            
9.    Mr. Y. O. Egbinola            
10.    Mr. O. P. Ogunmola            
11.    Mr. S. A. Ibraheem            
12.    Mrs. R. M. Akande             
13.    Mrs. C. A. Ufford
14.    Mr. O. M. Denen        
15.    Mrs. T. A. S. Ibrahim    
16.    Mr. W. K. Ismail
17.    Mr. W. Kolawole
18.     Mr. D. A. Odeh
THEATRE ARTS DEPARTMENT
1.    Mr. O. O. Aikomo            
2.    Mr. R. A. Kehinde
3.    Mr. I. Auta                 
4.    Mrs. B. A. Owolabi            
5.    Mrs. O. K. Rauf                
6.    Mrs. F. A. Abdulrahman        

Others
Academic Staff
The School has qualified and highly dedicated lecturers capable in divergent areas of specializations relevant for effective teaching and learning.
Non-teaching staff
The non-teaching staff include the School Officer, the Administrative and Finance Officers, the Secretary, the Clerical Officers and Cleaners who are responsible for the day-to-day administrative activities for the School.