The Department is headed by Director of Curriculum Development. It is a hub of all curriculum related matters at the Institution and mainly performs the following functions:
- Designing, developing and reviewing/reforming curricula
- Monitoring and support curriculum implementation
- Developing instructional materials and learners books
- Training and orienting teachers and lectures
- Evaluating and recommending prescribed learners textbooks
DCD is organized into four sections each representing subject areas namely:
- Language
- Mathematics and Sciences
- Practical Arts
- Social Sciences/Humanities