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