In this post, I have listed down all the correct subject combinations for all the WEAC and JAMB students who want to study Agricultural Extension at the University.
To know all of these, you must read this post to the end, so that you can avoid making mistakes during registration of subjects that you are to register and sit for, in your WAEC, and your JAMB. Now you have this post, you should not worry about what subject you should register for in WEAC and JAMB.
About Agricultural Extension As A Course
When we are talking about Agricultural Extension, it has to do with services or Systems that assist farm people through education procedures, help in improving farming methods and techniques, increase production efficiency and income, it the level of living, and lift social and educational standards of rural area life.
Now here are the roles of the Agriculture Extension, here is what they do:
- The role of Agriculture Extension is to offer technical advice on agriculture to farmers
- They are to supply them with the necessary inputs and services to support their agricultural production.
- They provide information to farmers and pass to the farmers new ideas developed by agricultural research stations.
About Subject Combinations
When you heard Subject Combination, what came into your mind? When we say subject combinations, it means a list of subjects students want admission, to study Agricultural Extension. All they need to do is register and sit for their WAEC and JAMB, which is what is referred to as a subject combination.
We have heard that it is mostly difficult to Choose the right subject combination, especially for those who just finished secondary school, on that note, I have taken it upon myself to write out the subject combinations for WEAC and JAMB.
WAEC And JAMB Subjects Combination For Agricultural Extension
This is the part where all the WEAC subject combinations and JAMB subject combinations are listed. Let’s get to see JAMB subject combinations first, then WAEC subject combinations for Agricultural Extension.
JAMB Subject Combination For Agricultural Extension
For those who do not know what JAMB subject combinations are all about, here is the thing, this means the list of subjects that students who intend to study Agricultural Extension should include in the list of subjects that they will write during UTME.
So if you are aspiring to choose Agricultural Extension as your field of study in the university during JAMB registration, here is your Agricultural Extension subject combination for JAMB registration:
- English Language
- Biology or Agriculture Science
- Physics or Mathematics
- Chemistry
WAEC Subject Combination For Agricultural Extension
Just as explained earlier above about subject combinations, here It has to do with the list of subjects that students who intend to study Agricultural Extension include in the list of subjects that they will write during their WASSCE.
I know you might be curious to know the WEAC subject combinations for Agricultural Extension. Questions like what subjects should I register for and write during their SSCE so that it will be in line with Agricultural Extension, which you will have to choose as the course to study at the University?
The subject combination for candidates who want to study Agricultural Extension at the university is as follows:
- English language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Agricultural Science
- Biology
- Geography
- Economics
- One trade subject.
JAMB Admission Requirements Agricultural Extension
To meet the requirement for admission, you will have to meet JAMB and WEAC subject combinations in your result.
UTME Requirments for Agricultural Extension
This is what is required of you from your UTME result as one of your requirment, For those who are writing the Post-UTME, here are the requirements: Five Credit passes In SSCE in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, and Economics.
Direct Entry (DE) Requirments
Two A-level passes, In the following subjects: Agricultural Science, Health Science, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, and Biology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Universities In Nigeria Offer Agricultural Extension?
- Crawford University, Igbesa (CU)
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- Landmark University (LU)
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
- Rivers State University (RSU)
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
What do I learn From studying Agricultural Extension?
You can work in any of these fields as a degree holder in Agricultural Economics
- Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Possess persuasive Abilities
- Tact
- Keen Interest and Knowledge of Farming and the Environment
- You will enjoy working outdoors
How Many Years Course Is Agricultural Extension
The Department of Agricultural Extension offers a five-year program which gives an award of Degree in Bachelor of Agricultural Technology.
What categories are there in Agriculture Extension
Agricultura Economics Cobers the following fields:
- Agricultural Science.
- Integrated Pest Management.
- Farm Animal.
- Soil Health.
- Agribusiness.
- Agricultural Technology.
- Nongovernmental Organizations.
- Communications Technology.
What are the Roles of Agriculture Extension?
- The role of Agriculture Extension is to offer technical advice on agriculture to farmers
- They are to supply them with the necessary inputs and services to support their agricultural production.
- They provide information to farmers and pass to the farmers new ideas developed by agricultural research stations.
