M.Phil /Ph.D. Agricultural Extension

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension

M.Phil/Ph.D. Agricultural Extension

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
L. L. Adefalu	Reader and Ag. Head of Department B. Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Agric. Extension, Agro-forestry Extension and EnvironmentalSustainability
O. A. Adekunle	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Agric. Extension, RuralDevelopment and Policy, ICT, Gender, M and E
I. Ogunlade	Professor B.Agric., M.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Agric. Extension, Leadership Development and RuralSociology
G. B. Adesiji	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Agric. Extension and RuralDevelopment
R. S. Adisa	Professor B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Resource Conflict, Rural Development AgriculturalExtension Child and Youth Studies
Sidiqat A. Aderinoye- Abdulwahab	Reader B.Agric. (Ilorin); M.Sc. (UDU, Sokoto); Ph.D. (Reading)	Agric. Extension and Rural Development
Sijuwade A. Adebayo	Reader B.Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Mahikeng)	Agric. Extension and Rural Development
O. Bolarin	Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife);Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Agricultural Journalism and Agricultural Communication
Kemi F. Omotesho	Senior Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Agric. Extension, RuralDevelopment, Food System and Gender Studies
Ajoke O. Kayode	Lecturer I B.Sc. (ED) Agric. (Ado-Ekiti);M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomosho)	Agric. Extension and Rural Development
A. K. Daudu	Lecturer I B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Agric. Extension and RuralDevelopment
W. O. Kareem	Lecturer I B. Agric., M.Sc., (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Rahuri)	Agric. Extension and Rural Development

B. Introduction

The programme is meant for candidates who want to take up academic pursuits and research activities at the highest level but could not make a Ph.D. grade at the end of their Master’s programme. It is a purely research-oriented programme to remedy the deficiency at the Master level.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the development of high-level manpower to pursue careers in academics and research. It is to provide the highest degree of specialisation in a particular field in the context of expanding knowledge globally and solving real-life problems.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to advance the level of training of students for future careers in teaching and research at the tertiary level and research and development in the public and private sectors.

Objectives:

1. Equipping students with research skills through the conduct of supervised research, seminar presentation and thesis presentation, and
2. Providing training for careers are in teaching and research at the tertiary level and in research and development in the public and private sector.

E. Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission into the programme must have the following qualifications from recognised institutions:

Academic Master degree in Agricultural Extension or related disciplines with CGPA below 3.50 or less than 60% Average Weighted Grade Point.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 12 calendar months and a maximum of 18 calendar months.
2. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

AXR 881 Seminar 2 Credits

Each student should present a seminar on current issues in the field of Agricultural Extension guided by academic staff in the department. 90h (P); C

AXR 899 Dissertation 16 Credits

Each student should submit a dissertation on a topic approved by the department. 720h (P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

The programme consists of a dissertation and seminars on special topics. To be awarded the degree, a candidate must have fulfilled the following conditions:

1. Passed a minimum of 18 Credits Dissertation 16 Credits
2. Seminar 2 Credits Total = 18 Credits
3. Carried out research relevant to the area of specialisation and submitted an acceptable dissertation.

I. Summary Core Courses:

AXR 881 (2), 889 (16) 18 Credits

Total = 18 Credits