BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION Program Offered at University of Nairobi

The aim of the programme in Agricultural Education and Extension is to produce highly trained technical manpower with practical knowledge and skills in agriculture, biology and education necessary for effective performance in productivity, commercialization and competitiveness in agriculture production and rural development. The skills and knowledge acquired will enable trainees communicate effectively; demonstrate creativity and initiative to various individuals and groups in the field of agriculture and education.

The overall objective of this programme is to provide learners with training and skills that will enhance agricultural productivity promote investment and encourage participation in agricultural enterprises. The programme will contribute to national development by preparing and guiding students to acquire knowledge in methodology of teaching Agriculture and Biology, management of Schools, Agricultural Institutions and Training Centers that enhance service in Agriculture and community outreach.

Year I

Semester I

Communication Skills

Fundamentals of Development

Chemistry for Agricultural Sciences

Mathematics

Philosophy and practice of Extension Education

Botany

HIV/AIDS

Animal Physiology

Semester II

Introduction to Computers

Microeconomics

Microbiology

Principles of Soil Science

Plant Physiology

Physics

Zoology

Psychology of Human Development

Principles of Genetics

Year II

Semester I

Educational Measurement and Evaluation

Psychology of Learning and Teaching

Principles of crop Production

Pastures and Fodder Crops

Extension Teaching Approaches and Methods

Statistics

Principles of Plant Pathology and Disease Control

Power Systems and Machinery for Agriculture

Semester II

Plant Taxonomy and Economic Botany

Parasitology

Macroeconomics

Principles of plant breeding

Curriculum Development

Agricultural Entomology

Subject Methods: Agriculture

YEAR III

Semester I

Farm/Firm Accounts and Planning

Agricultural Marketing and Livestock Economics

Sociology of Education

Subject Methods: Biology

Rural Sociology and Community Development

Livestock Production Systems

Education Administration

Field Crops

Semester II

8 weeks agricultural extension practice

1 semester teaching practice

YEAR IV

Semester I

Extension planning programming and Evaluation

Soil and Water Shed Management

Educational Planning

Floriculture and Landscape Horticulture

Environmental Education

Guidance and Counselling

Introduction to Special Education

Semester II

Technical Report Writing and Research Methods

Programme Evaluation in Education, Extension and Rural sociology

Philosophy of Teaching

Food Economics and policy

Special Projects; Extension and Rural Sociology

Farm Management

Animal Health Management

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