Extension education is an applied behavioural science the knowledge of which is applied to bring about desirable changes in the behavioural complex of human beings. This is usually achieved through the use of various strategies and programs of change, and the application of the latest scientific and technological innovations. Extension education is a discipline, with its own philosophy, objectives, principles, methods and techniques which must be understood by everyone connected with rural development. Extension education principles, methods and techniques are applicable to all development sectors such as agriculture, health, education and industry. This makes extension important in all walks of life. The module content will therefore, cover the above-mentioned basics of agricultural extension.

The course module is divided into thirteen topics in total. These topics include: