PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Community

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Community
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 32009
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

The program contributes to the development of both academic and practical extension work by graduating highly qualified personnel in the field of agricultural extension and conducting scientific studies and research. These efforts help provide evidence-based solutions to challenges facing the agricultural sector and support the achievement of sustainable agricultural development.

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Hosting Institution

King Saud University
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Learning Outcomes

  • Research Leadership: Ability to design and lead scientific studies that address the evolving challenges of the Saudi agricultural sector.
  • Innovation Transfer: Proficiency in the transfer and adoption of modern, sustainable agricultural technologies from research to the farming community.
  • Problem-Solving: Capability to provide scientific solutions for complex rural sociology and economic issues impacting community standard of living.
  • Specialized Expertise: Mastery of the advanced skills needed to serve in higher education, research centers, and international agricultural organizations.
  • Sustainable Practices: Knowledge of managing natural resources mindful of sustainability, particularly water and arid-land challenges.

Requirements

Applicants must meet both the university-wide Unified Graduate Studies Regulations and department-specific criteria:
  • Degree: A Master’s degree in Agricultural Extension or Rural Society from KSU or an accredited university with a minimum GPA of “Very Good” (3.75/5.0).
  • Related Fields: Holders of a Master’s degree in other Agricultural Sciences may be accepted but are typically required to pass complementary courses assigned by the department.
  • English Proficiency: A minimum score of 45 in TOEFL-iBT, 4 in IELTS-Academic, or 60 in STEP (unless otherwise specified by the department).
  • Aptitude Testing: A minimum score of 70 in the General Abilities Test for Undergraduates.

Program Structure

First Year – First Semester

# Course Number & Code Course Title Study Units
1 601 AEE Philosophy of Extension Education 2 (2+0)
2 640 AEE Agricultural Information 2 (1+2)
3 660 AEE Development of Agricultural and Rural Communities 2 (2+0)
4 620 AEE Development of Extension Programs 3 (1+4)

Total Units: 9

First Year– Second Semester

# Course Number & Code Course Title Study Units
1 610 AEE Methods of Extension Education 2 (1+2)
2 604 AEE Innovation and Adoption 2 (1+2)
3 … Elective Course (1) 2
4 … Elective Course (2) 2

Total Units: 8

Second Year – First Semester

# Course Number & Code Course Title Study Units
1 650 AEE Extension Leadership 2 (1+2)
2 670 AEE Independent Study 2 (2+0)
3 … Elective Course (3) 2
4 … Elective Course (4) 2

Total Units: 8

Second Year – Second Semester

# Course Number & Code Course Title Study Units
1 630 AEE Research Methods and Statistical Analysis in Agricultural Extension 4 (2+4)
2 … Elective Course (5) 2

Total Units: 6

Third Year

# Course Number & Code Course Title Study Units
1 700 COM Comprehensive Exam 0
2 700 AEE Dissertation 6 Units

Total Units: 31 + Dissertation

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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Doctorate (PhD)
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
36
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
cfas@ksu.edu.sa

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