Introduction
Department of Agriculture Extension was established in 30 June 2017. It was aimed to produce agricultural extension and rural development professionals who are unique frontiers with combine skills in different areas of Agricultural and rural development initiatives to facilitate evaluation, adoption and continued use of agricultural innovations developed and ensure sustainability of rural development initiatives.
Mission Statement
To train qualified agricultural extensionists with agricultural background; and conduct state of the art research in agricultural extension and rural development to meet the needs of Myanmar rural society.
Vision Statement
To become a center of excellence in provision of knowledge, attitudes and skills; and cutting edge research and innovative outreach for rural development.
Core values:
- Academic Excellence
- Academic Freedom
- Efficiency and Effectiveness
- Professional Behavior
- Global Orientation
- Gender equity
Dr. Nyein Nyein Htwe
Professor
Head of Department
email:dr.nyeinnyeinhtwe@yau.edu.mm
 Daw Kay Thi KhaingLecturer M.Sc. (UPLB, Philippines) | ||
 Dr. Yi Mon ThuAssistant Lecturer Ph.D (UPLB, Philippines) |  Daw Thuzar NweAssistant Lecturer B. Agr.Sc. |  Daw Nan Yu MawAssistant Lecturer B.Agr.Sc. nanyumaw@yau.edu.mm |
 Daw Ei Thinzar KyawDemonstrator B.Agr.Sc. eithinzarkyaw@yau.edu.mm |  Daw Zun Lai Wut YeeDemonstrator B.Agr.Sc. zunlaiwutyee@yau.edu.mm |
Undergraduate Courses
| No. | Code | Compulsory/ Selective | Subject Code | Subject Title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | AEX-103 | Introduction to Agricultural Extension | S | 2 | 4 |
| 2. | AEX-104 | Principles of Agricultural Extension | C/S | 3 | 5 |
| 3. | AEX-105 | Theory and Principles of Education | C/S | 3 | 6 |
| 4. | AEX-106 | Social Psychology | C/S | 3 | 6 |
| 5. | AEX-107 | Research Method in Behavioral Science | C/S | 3 | 7 |
| 6. | AEX-108 | Community Development | C/S | 3 | 7 |
| 7. | AEX-109 | Participatory tools in development studies | C/S | 3 | 8 |
| 8. | AEX-110 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | C/S | 3 | 8 |
| 9. | AEX-111 | Issues and Policy in Agriculture | C | 3 | 9 |
| 10. | AEX-112 | Indigenous Development | C | 3 | 9 |
| 11. | AEX-113 | Agricultural Extension Management | C | 3 | 9 |
| 12. | AEX-131 | Scientific Writing | C | 1 | 6,7,8 |
| 13. | AEX-132 | Presentation Skill | C | 1 | 6,7,8 |
| 14. | AEX-133 | Special Research Group | C | 8 | 6,7,8 |
| 15. | AEX-134 | Special Field Assignment | C | 1 | 9 |
| 16. | AEX-135 | General Agriculture | C | 3 | 9 |
| 17. | AEX-136 | Internship | C | 7 | 10 |
Post-graduate Courses
| No. | Code No. | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | AEX-601 | Agricultural Extension Practices | 3 |
| 2. | AEX-602 | Advanced Rural Sociology | 3 |
| 3. | AEX-603 | Extension Research and Evaluation | 3 |
| 4. | AEX-604 | Communication | 3 |
| 5. | AEX-605 | Extension Organization and Management | 3 |
Research Interest:
- Livelihood and Rural Development
- Gender and Women Empowerment
- Community Development
- Extension Strategies and Methodology
- Communication Strategies