Study Mode:
Full time: 1 Year
Delivery:
Blended
Administrative Unit:
Department of Agricultural
Economics and Extension
Email: daee@sta.uwi.edu
Phone: 1(868) 662 2002 ext. 82094
GRADUATE CAREER PATHS
- Extension Agent
- Consultant
- Agricultural Development Worker
- Agricultural Communication and
- Education Expert
- Quality Assurance Agent
- Rural Development Specialist
- Teacher
Programme Breakdown
The Postgraduate Diploma (Blended) consists of SEVEN (7) courses, inclusive of a Practicum. The programme delivery mode will be a combination of face-to-face and online. The courses offered are as follows:
SEMESTER I
AGEX 5007 Current Issues in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management
AGEX 5008 Agricultural Extension for Community Development in a Climate Change Era
SEMESTER II
AGEX 5011 Extension Methods for Climate Change Adaption
AGEX 5012 Women and Youth in Agriculture and Community Development
SEMESTER III
AGEX 5009 Planning and Developing Programmes to Mitigate Climate Change
AGEX 5010 ICTs for Extension and Development Workers
AGEX 5013 Practicum
** Assignment of project and supervisor will begin in semester 2 and submission of the field report at the end of the Summer semester
Entry Requirements
The following are eligible to apply for registration for the Post Graduate Diploma:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or any related field in Extension and Community Development (with at least a lower second standing) from a recognized University;
- A Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognized University and at least three (3) years of experience in Agriculture or the related field of Agricultural Extension or experience in Community Development work;
- Persons holding such other suitable qualifications and/or experience as the Board for Graduate Studies and Research may approve.
Specially Admitted Students
a) Persons sponsored by the Governments or other employers to read certain courses, not for credit towards a University qualification, under a special arrangement.
b) Any individual who wishes to pursue and develop a particular area of intellectual interest.
c) Graduates of The University of the West Indies or other approved universities who wish to pursue a particular course or courses.