Overview
The Department of Agricultural Economics proposes to start a degree of B.Sc. (Agricultural Education and Extension). 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 Kenyas food supplies and helping people in other ways. The course is planned for both regular Government sponsored students and self-sponsored (parallel) students. 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 course work, project paper and field work.
To help clients make the best possible use of resources and services already available to them by
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Changing their knowledge base so as to increase allocative efficiency in resource use.
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Changing their outlook and attitudes through development of skills and capacity for work
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Providing them with training and know-how for problem identification, solution and decision making.
Areas of Specialization
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education and Extension ( Distance Learning)
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education and Extension Enhancement
Structure
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The teaching of the degree shall extend over not less than four academic years or their equivalents, each year consisting of two teaching semesters of fifteen weeks or their equivalents.
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Each student shall be required to take relevant Farm Practice, Field Attachment or Teaching Practice for a minimum period of 8 weeks after completion of the third year and before entering the fourth year of study.
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In the second semester of the 4 th year, each student shall be required to carry out a Special Project, AEX 411 relevant to the area of Agricultural Education and Extension.
Admission Requirements
In addition to satisfying the minimum University entrance requirements of mean grade of C+ , the candidates should also offer passes at C+ or above in Biology or Biological Sciences, Physics and Chemistry or Physical Sciences and Mathematics. In order to satisfy the cluster of four subjects for candidates offering Physical and Biological Sciences, the fourth subject may be selected from the following subjects:
- Geography
- Building Construction
- Home Science
- Power Mechanics
- Agriculture
- Electricity
- Wood work
- Drawing and Design
- Metal work
- Aviation Technology
Other Candidates (for self-sponsored students only):
Admission to the degree course may also be granted to the following candidates:
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Holder of KACE or Equivalent with minimum 2 Principal passes and at least a subsidiary pass; in mathematics. If Mathematics was not offered at KACE, then it should be offered at Ordinary Level with a minimum of a pass at credit or above.
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Holder of diploma from a recognized agricultural or veterinary college with passes at credit or distinction.
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Holder of a degree from a recognized University.
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Holder of a Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution.
Careers
Agriculture sector
Fees and Funding
| YEAR 1 - 17UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly total |
| TUITION | 162,000.00 | 162,000.00 | 324,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | - | 7,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 8,000.00 | 9,000.00 | 17,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | - | 5,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | - | 6,500.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | - | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | - | 4,000.00 |
| Total-Bsc.-Bachelor Of Agric. Educ & Extension yr 1 | 198,750.00 | 173,250.00 | 372,000.00 |
| YEAR 2 - 16UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly total |
| TUITION | 162,000.00 | 162,000.00 | 324,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | - | 7,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 8,000.00 | 8,000.00 | 16,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | - | 6,500.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | - | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | - | 4,000.00 |
| Total-Bsc.-Bachelor Of Agric. Educ & Extension yr 2 | 193,750.00 | 172,250.00 | 366,000.00 |
| YEAR 3 - 12UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly total |
| TUITION | 162,000.00 | 162,000.00 | 324,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | - | 7,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,000.00 | 6,000.00 | 12,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | - | 6,500.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | - | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | - | 4,000.00 |
| Total-Bsc.-Bachelor Of Agric. Educ & Extension yr 3 | 191,750.00 | 170,250.00 | 362,000.00 |
| YEAR 4 - 13UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly total |
| TUITION | 162,000.00 | 162,000.00 | 324,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | - | 7,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 13,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | - | 6,500.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | - | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | - | 4,000.00 |
| Total-Bsc.-Bachelor Of Agric. Educ & Extension yr 4 | 191,750.00 | 171,250.00 | 363,000.00 |
| Grand Totals | 1,463,000.00 |
