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About AER

The Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (AER) is a dynamic department dedicated to empowering rural communities and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. AER offers comprehensive programs that equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to facilitate agricultural extension services, community development, and rural entrepreneurship.

Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences, students learn effective communication, participatory approaches, and innovative strategies to address the unique challenges faced by rural areas. Graduates from AER pursue rewarding careers as agricultural extension officers, community development specialists, rural project managers, social entrepreneurs, and policymakers, making a significant impact on rural livelihoods and fostering inclusive and sustainable rural development.

Our Programs

Program

  B.Sc in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

 

 

 

Career Opportunities

Job Market

This programs equips you with a diverse skill set that can be applied to various career paths like:

Agricultural extension officer
Community development specialist
Rural project manager
Rural sociologist
Rural entrepreneurship advisor
Program coordinator
Agricultural educator
Agricultural consultant
Policy analyst
Researcher in rural development

Entry requirements

Embarking in engineering Studies begins with meeting our admissions requirements. We seek passionate individuals committed to mastering engineering , understanding dynamics, and embracing cultural diversity. Below are the entry requirements for our program:

First Degree Courses


The GCE O/L, with passes in four approved subjects before sitting the GCE A/L

One of the following requirements in the GCE A/L

  • Two GCE/AL passes at the same sitting.
  • The BAC in the series is appropriate to the intended field for specialization.
  • The Senate considers candidates with other qualifications as the equivalent of these qualifications.

Individual departments may impose additional and specific requirements.

Students whose language of instruction was not English, will be required to pass a prescribed English Language test unless they have completed the Special Intensive English Language Course.

Applicants are informed that for Classical programs, the registration fee paid is as defined by the Ministry of Higher Education while for Professional programs an additional tuition fee as defined by the respective faculties may also apply.

Masters and PhD Courses


Hold a good Bachelor’s and or Masters’s degree in a relevant discipline.

With their knowledge and skills in agricultural extension and rural development, AER graduates contribute to the improvement of livelihoods, the empowerment of rural communities, and the advancement of sustainable and inclusive rural development practices.

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