Background. Using the second University as benchmark, this paper undertakes a comparative analysis of the curriculums in Guidance and Counselling of the University of Ibadan (Nigeria) and that of the University of Applied Labour Studies, Mannheim in Germany.

Research aims. The ultimate aim is to determine the adequacy or otherwise of the undergraduate syllabuses in career counselling in Nigerian Universities.

Methodology. Methodology includes visits to both Universities to collect relevant data. Interview was conducted with a selection of staff and students of the University of Ibadan while field investigations were carried out in a selection of secondary schools in South Western Nigeria.

Key findings. Analysis reveals that the programme of study in the selected Nigerian University is somewhat inadequate, and this is found to be affecting the practice of career counselling in secondary schools. A revision of the programme in Ibadan University is recommended, and also an improvement in the quality of scientific research by specialist academics in the area.

JEL Codes: 015, J24

Background. Using the second University as benchmark, this paper undertakes a comparative analysis of the curriculums in Guidance and Counselling of the University of Ibadan (Nigeria) and that of the University of Applied Labour Studies, Mannheim in Germany.

Research aims. The ultimate aim is to determine the adequacy or otherwise of the undergraduate syllabuses in career counselling in Nigerian Universities.

Methodology. Methodology includes visits to both Universities to collect relevant data. Interview was conducted with a selection of staff and students of the University of Ibadan while field investigations were carried out in a selection of secondary schools in South Western Nigeria.

Key findings. Analysis reveals that the programme of study in the selected Nigerian University is somewhat inadequate, and this is found to be affecting the practice of career counselling in secondary schools. A revision of the programme in Ibadan University is recommended, and also an improvement in the quality of scientific research by specialist academics in the area.

JEL Codes: 015, J24