Description of the Programme
The philosophical basis of training in agricultural education and extension is to prepare a critical mass of producers, managers, extension officers and researchers who can effectively participate in the modernization of agriculture in Kenya and beyond. The Diploma programme in Agricultural Education and Extension is therefore intended to produce individuals who have undergone training in technical agriculture, extension education, and agricultural education and communication skills to meet the demands of modern agriculture. In addition, the graduates of the programme would have acquired the skills of setting up and managing agribusinesses.
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C plain or its equivalent with C plain in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Physics or Geography OR Holders of a certificate in agriculture or related fields.
Course Duration
3 years
Career and Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this diploma course have multifaceted skills and attract a wide range of employers concerned with matters of agricultural extension and community development, teaching; research; development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of agricultural projects and extension programmes; design, execution and evaluation of training programmes for farmers, community based organizations and NGOs as well as management of agribusinesses. Others venture into self-employment in farming and consultancy.
Potential Employers
Major graduate destinations include:
- Schools, teacher training colleges and agricultural training institutions
- Mainstream Government Ministry of Agriculture
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Teachers Service commission
- Agricultural consultancy firms
- Agribusiness enterprises
- International organizations like FAO
- Agricultural financial institutions
Institution offering the Programme
Chuka University
Egerton University
Embu University
Academic Progression
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education and Extension)
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