BP – Department of Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer
Bologna Process
Department of Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer
The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer program at the University of Mosul – College of Agriculture and Forestry is a regular 4-year academic program (structured across 8 academic semesters) with a total of 240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits. Designed in alignment with the Bologna Process, each ECTS credit corresponds to 25 student workload hours (totaling 6,000 workload hours).
The program provides students with a solid foundation in agricultural and extension sciences, communication, rural development, social leadership, and social statistics, alongside modern technological applications and technology transfer in agriculture. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge, practical extension field training, laboratory experiments, computer applications, and scientific research. This comprehensive approach develops graduates’ technical competencies and personal skills, enabling them to plan, manage, evaluate, and adapt extension and development programs, thereby serving the community and fostering sustainable agricultural development.
The primary objectives of the Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer program are to:
- Provide students with comprehensive extension and agricultural education that establishes a strong scientific foundation in extension, social sciences, and modern agricultural technologies, while fostering scientific and analytical thinking and rural problem-solving skills.
- Prepare graduates for successful career paths and postgraduate studies by developing their capability to plan, design, execute, manage, and evaluate extension and development programs and projects in accordance with professional standards and ethics.
- Develop students’ technical and practical competencies through direct field training, laboratory experiments, social surveys, field research, and the effective use of modern technologies and statistical computer software.
- Enhance social communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, enabling graduates to deliver extension sessions and workshops, and effectively manage development teams in multidisciplinary environments.
- Promote concepts of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and lifelong learning, while producing agricultural extension specialists capable of meeting labor market demands and contributing to sustainable rural and community development.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the graduate is awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer from the University of Mosul.
This program is classified under Level 6 in the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF), fully aligned with the regulations and guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).
Admission to the Bachelor of Science program in Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer is governed by the central admission policies and regulations issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul for secondary school graduates (Scientific / Biological / Agricultural tracks).
To earn the Bachelor’s degree, students must successfully fulfill the following graduation requirements:
- Successfully complete 240 ECTS credits, including all mandatory and elective courses prescribed in the curriculum.
- Achieve the minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) required in accordance with MOHESR and University of Mosul regulations.
- Successfully pass field training, practical extension projects, and the graduation research project.
Recognition of prior learning and academic credit transfer are considered strictly in cases of student transfer or academic equivalence evaluation, in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University of Mosul.
Upon completing the program, graduates are expected to demonstrate the following specific Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
| PLO Domain / Code | Detailed Description of Learning Outcomes |
| Knowledge & Understanding (A1) | Explain advanced theoretical concepts in agricultural extension, social research methods, social statistics, measurement, and evaluation. |
| Knowledge & Understanding (A2) | Interpret the fundamentals of extension planning, rural program management, social change factors, and rural community dynamics. |
| Knowledge & Understanding (A3) | Demonstrate knowledge of scientific research methodologies and ethics, and differentiate between modern rural communication theories and agricultural innovation adoption models. |
| Intellectual Skills (B1) | Solve rural problems scientifically utilizing advanced social, statistical, and psychological research methodologies. |
| Intellectual Skills (B2) | Evaluate the effectiveness of extension programs using modern measurement and evaluation tools. |
| Intellectual Skills (B3) | Design innovative solutions for social change and rural development issues, and conduct research using clear scientific methodology. |
| Practical Skills (C1) | Apply planning skills to prepare advanced extension programs serving rural communities and identifying local rural leaders. |
| Practical Skills (C2) | Utilize social statistics, research methods, and measurement tools to analyze empirical field research data. |
| Practical Skills (C3) | Execute field extension training using effective communication and training strategies, integrating modern communication technologies. |
| Communication Skills (D1-D5) | Apply advanced computer software for data analysis, communicate effectively in written and oral forms, and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. |
| Values & Responsibility (E1-E5) | Adhere to scientific research ethics, integrity, and transparency; demonstrate professional responsibility towards rural communities; and commit to lifelong learning. |
The B.Sc. program in Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer is mapped against Level 6 of the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework as follows:
| Learning Domain | Alignment with Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) |
| Knowledge & Understanding | Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of extension concepts, agricultural sciences, social research methods, statistics, extension planning, and social change dynamics. (A1, A2, A3) |
| Skills | Apply research, measurement, and evaluation methodologies; utilize computer software and modern communication technologies; analyze empirical field data. (B1, B2, C2, D1) |
| Application | Design, implement, manage, and evaluate extension programs and rural development projects; deliver field workshops and training sessions. (B3, B4, C1, C3, C5) |
| Values & Competencies | Effective communication, teamwork in development groups, adherence to research and extension ethics, and demonstrating social responsibility toward the environment and rural community. (D2, D4, E1, E2, E3, E5) |
The table below illustrates representative core courses of the program and their alignment with the established Program Learning Outcomes:
| Core Course | A1-A3 | B1-B3 | B4-B5 | C1-C3 | C4-C5 | D1-D5 | E1-E5 |
| COMPUTER 1 & 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION APPROACHES | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| EXTENSION MANAGEMENT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| COMMUNICATION IN EXTENSION | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| EXTENSION PROGRAMS EVALUATION | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECT 1 & 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
The B.Sc. program in Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer qualifies graduates to pursue careers across a wide array of governmental, private, and non-governmental sectors, including:
- Directorates and centers of agricultural extension and training within the Ministry of Agriculture and public institutions.
- Agricultural companies and enterprises specializing in agricultural production technologies, marketing, and technology transfer.
- International and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on rural development, social empowerment, and agricultural relief.
- Agricultural and social research centers and academic institutions.
- Specialized agricultural journalism and media outlets, including management of agricultural TV programs and extension media production.
- Management of private commercial farms, agricultural enterprises, and rural development consultancies.
Graduates of the program can pursue further academic studies and professional development in the following fields:
Academic Graduate Studies:
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development.
- M.Sc. in Rural Sociology, Social Statistics, and Agricultural Communication.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Extension and Sustainable Rural Development.
Professional Certification & Training:
- Professional certifications in Project Management and Sustainable Development.
- Specialized training courses in Smart Agricultural Technologies and Statistical Analysis (SPSS/SAS).
The program adopts the assessment and grading system established under the Bologna Process at the University of Mosul and MOHESR, balancing continuous formative assessment and final summative evaluation:
- Continuous Assessment (Student Scheduled Workload – SSWL): Includes quizzes, coursework assignments, field reports, seminars, and laboratory/practical session evaluations.
- Final Examination: Comprehensive theoretical and practical examinations conducted at the end of each academic semester.
- Evaluation of graduation research projects and field applications.
- Successful completion of all required academic courses, earning a cumulative total of 240 ECTS credits distributed over eight semesters.
- Achieving the minimum required Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) under the Bologna Process grading regulations.
- Successful completion and defense of the graduation research project and practical field training.
Full-time study over four academic years structured according to the Bologna Process. The study mode emphasizes Student-Centered Learning, integrating theoretical lectures, practical laboratory and field work, interactive workshops, and computer-based statistical and agricultural technology training.
Academic management, quality assurance, and execution of the Bologna Process for the program are overseen by the departmental leadership:
- Program Director / Head of Department: Asst. Prof. Dr. Wisam Yako Aziz – Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension.
- Academic Program Coordinator: Dr. Asmaa Zuhair Younis – Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension.
- Head of the Scientific Committee: Dr. Ahmad Awad Talb.
