Postgraduate School
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Ph.D. Agricultural Extension
| 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 andEnvironmental Sustainability |
| O. A. Adekunle | Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Agric. Extension, Rural Development 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 Agricultural Extension Child and YouthStudies |
| O. Bolarin | Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Agricultural Journalism and Agricultural Communication |
| 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 |
| Kemi, F. Omotesho | Senior Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Agric. Extension and RuralDevelopment |
B. Introduction
The programme is meant for candidates who want to take up academic pursuits and research activities at the highest level. It is to update their knowledge and competencies to enable them to take up high-level manpower and managerial posts in their chosen field. The degree is for the development of professional proficiency in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development to the top level through the expansion of the students‘ frontiers of knowledge and the development of their capacity to think through and around problems and generate and communicate practical solutions to the multi-faceted social problems confronting agriculture and rural communities locally and internationally. The degree is for candidates who want to take up academic pursuits and research
activities at the highest level. It also updates their knowledge and competencies to enable them to take up high-level manpower and managerial posts in their chosen field.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is the development of high-level manpower to pursue careers in academics and research in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, and the provision of the highest degree of specialisation in the field in the context of expanding knowledge globally and solving real-life problems.
The areas of specialisation are as follows:
D. Aim and Objectives
The aim of the programme is to develop high-level manpower to pursue careers in academics and research in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development.
Objectives:
E. Admission Requirements
A student seeking admission into the programme must have the following qualifications from recognised institutions:
F. Duration of Programme
i. The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.
ii. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 48 calendar months and a maximum of 72 calendar months.
G. Detailed Course Description
AXR 901 Seminar 2 Credits
Each student is to present a seminar on an approved topic reflecting the current trend in agricultural extension and rural development. 90h (P); C
AXR 902 Advanced Research Methodology 3 Credits
Nature and scope of scientific methods. Use of scientific methods in social science. Research design. Data collection and processing. Descriptive analysis. Hypothesis testing and presentation of research results. 30h (T); 45h (P); C
AXR 903 Extension and Community Development 3 Credits
Comparison of principles. Concepts and processes of extension education. Adult education, community, rural and agricultural development. 30h (T); 45h (P); C
AXR 904 Advanced Rural Sociology II 3 Credits
Sociological theories. Analysis of social systems. Group dynamics and leadership pattern. Social change and community organisation. 30h (T); 45h (P); C
AXR 905 Communication Methods for Rural Development 3 Credits
Comparative analysis of various extension teaching methods and their effectiveness. Principles and procedures associated with effective instruction in extension education. strengths and weaknesses for use of specific communication methods. Innovative communication methods for rural areas. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
AXR 906 Extension Principles and Processes 3 Credits
Extension approaches in the development of rural areas. Principles and processes in Agricultural extension: participatory extension methods, implication in practice. Capacity building for group effectiveness. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
AXR 907 Contemporary Issues in Global Agricultural Extension and Rural Development II 3 Credits
Sustainable livelihoods in rural areas. Key concepts on gender. Household and community responsibilities among gender lines. Extension approaches to environmental sustainability and vulnerability issues. 45 (T); E
AXR 908 Leadership Development II 3 Credits
Analysis of the leadership function with participation in the dynamics of leadership in programmes of change and development in Nigeria. Leadership patterns and characteristics. Importance in extension work and community programmes.45h (T); E
AXR 999 Thesis 16 Credits
Each student should submit and complete a thesis in agricultural extension or rural development approved by the department. 720h (P); C
H. Graduation Requirements
To be awarded the degree a candidate must have passed a minimum of 48 Credits Courses 30 Credits
Thesis 16 Credits
Seminar 2 Credits
Total = 48 Credits
I. Summary
i. Agricultural Extension Option:
Core Courses: AXR 901 (2), 902 (3), 903 (3) 904 (3), 999 (16) plus 21 Credits from M.Sc. Total = 48 Credits
ii. Rural Development Option:
Core Courses: 903 (3) 904 (3), 999 (16) plus 21 Credits from M.Sc. Total = 48 Credits
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