Agricultural Education and Extension in Kenya

Agricultural Education and Extension Courses and Colleges in Kenya. Is this course Marketable in Kenya or not? Let’s discuss full details of how to get admission and its requirements. Let’s also find the details course structure and best tops colleges, universities are currently being offered in Kenya.

Agricultural Education and Extension Course in Kenya

• The emphasis of the programme is on Rural Sociology, Extension Education, Cultural and Rural Development. The aims and objectives of the programme shall be to produce personnel who will help to enhance participation of agricultural change agents, such as extension agents, farm advisors, community agents and the others who are dedicated to developing Kenya’s food supplies and helping people in other ways.

•  The course will offer the flexibility of full -time as well as part- time teaching. Students shall cover the programme in four academic years, involving study by coursework, project paper and fieldwork.

 Marketable in Kenya:

• Agriculture contributes about 26% directly and 27% indirectly to Kenya‟s GDP and provides income to over 70% of Kenyans. Modern agriculture is complex and only individuals who have gone through an extended period of preparation in agriculture can effectively participate and contribute in it. The graduates are also sufficiently qualified to assume responsibilities in the private sector and set up their own businesses.

Degrees

• B.Sc. (Agricultural Education and Extension).
• M.Sc. (Agricultural Education and Extension).
• PhD Agricultural Education And Extension (by Research)

B.Sc. (Agricultural Education and Extension):

• Duration: 4 Academic Years
• Programme Session Stats: January, May and September every year
• Admission Requirements:  KCSE or an equivalent examination in the following subjects at minimum grades indicated: Agriculture or Biology B-
• Fees:  Approx Ksh.30,000 to Ksh.60,000 per semester
• Degree Name: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education & Extension

M.Sc. (Agricultural Education and Extension):

• Duration: 2 Academic Years
• Programme Session Stats: January, May and September every year
• Admission Requirements:  A bachelor‟s degree in Agricultural Education and Extension or its equivalent.
• Fees:  Approx Ksh.130,000 to Ksh.160,000 per semester
• Degree Name: Masters of Science

P.hD. (Agricultural Education and Extension):

• Duration: 3 to 5 Academic Years
• Programme Session Stats: January, May and September every year
• Admission Requirements:  A masters degree in Agricultural Education and Extension or its equivalent.
• Degree Name: Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Education

Agricultural Education and Extension Colleges in Kenya

The Commission for University Education(CUE), Kenya approved the following universities to run the “Agricultural Education and Extension Courses” including Diploma, UG, PG and PhD in Agricultural Education and Extension Courses in accordance with the universities act. There may be other universities also offered the same course for the student which is not covered in this page.

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