Vision

Develop understandings and skills in culturally appropriate behaviour change communication and extension strategies for promoting gender equity, social inclusion and sustainable development.

Objectives

The department of Development Communication & Extension strives to address the needs of the family and community for mobilization and participation of masses, gender equity, women’s empowerment and sustainable development through its interdisciplinary training and multi-faceted programme.

Mission

The Department of Development Communication and Extension strives to train a cadre of professionals to work as development practitioners and researchers. The Department curriculum provides strong theoretical foundations and experiential learning to meet the existing market demands for trained professionals in participatory development processes and communication.

The key components of the curriculum are :

• C4D-Communication for Development
• Extension and Programme Management
• Sustainable Development
• Gender and Development
• Training for Life Skills
• Participatory Communication
• Community Media