MSc Agricultural Extension & Communication

MSc Agriculture (Agricultural Extension and Communication) at Shoolini University to transfer technology from the laboratories to the farmers and food producers working in the fields. The aim is to extend the fruits of technological development to our fields and maximise agricultural produce. The innovative methods and practices suggested by our students help modernise the agricultural sector.

Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, and with a rural setting, Shoolini University offers an excellent experience of mountain farming to students.

Faculty members at Shoolini University come from leading Indian and global campuses such as Oxford, NIH, NCI, John Hopkins Medical School, IISc, JNU, DU, and ZSI.

Research Opportunities

Socio-Economic Indicators | Adoption Rate | Rural Development | Programme Evaluation | Technology Gap

Global Links

Academic collaborations with universities in USA, UK, Korea, Taiwan, etc.

Real-Life Projects

Crop cafeteria and milk unit for field practicals. Kalaghat Farm for research and demonstration purposes.

Agri-Careers

Diverse, high-paying career paths in sectors like agribusiness, agricultural research, and sustainable practices.

VISION OF THE PROGRAM

Our mission is to provide quality teaching, research and extension in human and organizational resource management for poverty reduction, agricultural and rural development.

MISSION OF THE PROGRAM

The vision of the Department of Agricultural Extension is to become a unit of excellence for the training of change agents and managers in effective and efficient agricultural extension delivery, communication for innovation and advisory services.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

PEO1- The students will be able to use knowledge of human behavior and ways of conducting evaluation and impact assessment in their professional careers.
PEO2- The students will be better equipped and use effective communication & motivational skills, leadership, and other critical competencies in planning, conducting, and evaluating behavioral research
PEO3- The students will be confident to use skills of time management, team management, team building, supervision, and decision making in their professional lives

PROGRAM OUTCOME OR PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME

PO1- Empowerment of the students to contribute towards improvements in crop productivity, using their knowledge of improved agronomic practices, seed science, diseases and insect/pest management, resource use, marketing, and resource conservation.
PO2- Hands-on experience to apply modern tools and techniques for sustainable agriculture for improving farmers’ welfare
PO3- Capacity building for entrepreneurship and employability of the students in their chosen field of agriculture
PO4- Ability of the students to engage in critical thinking for furthering the goals of agricultural education and research.
PSO1/PO5-To enable the students to comprehend the concepts of human behaviour, capacity development, enabling innovation, planning, and behavioural research.
PSO2/PO6-To build manpower for serving farming communities through dissemination of improved farm technologies.

MSc Agriculture (Agricultural Extension & Communication) Career Opportunities

Gazetted Post (Agriculture Extension Officer, Agriculture Development Officer, Horticulture Extension Officer etc.)
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