Agroforestry Education

• process of preparing human resource embued with competencies in the science and practice of producing and maximizing the positive ecological and economic interactions between woody perennials and agricultural crops and/or animals grown in the same unit of land

The Philosophy…

•  Anchored on the belief that…

  • an educated human resource can be an instrument of harmonizing and/or unifying the interaction and synergy between the soul (people) and the soil upon which agroforestry crops are grown to provide economic upliftment of the people and sustain the environment

•  The essence of unity…

  • carries with it a commitment to care for the environment as well as to provide care within the environment which the resources are being used for socioeconomic productivity.

• Within the context of caring…

  • the program places value on the quality of human life

Program Specification

Objectives

• Multidimensional learning to prepare professionals with competencies in the science, art and business of the interactive process of production, management and utilization of trees, agricultural crops/animals and soils and related environment in the same unit of land for the twin purpose of conservation and socioeconomic productivity

Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILO)

The graduates have the ability to: 

Common to all programs in all types of schools

1. Discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor)

2. Communicate effectively using both English and Filipino, orally and in writing

3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor)

4. Exemplify professional, social, and ethical responsibility

5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 77220) 

Common to Discipline

6. Create, generate and share knowledge as it apply to specific problems in the discipline

7. Formulate sustainable and productive agricultural development plans and programs 

Specific to BSAF Program

8. Prepare feasibility studies and specifications for the production, processing, utilization and marketing of woody perennials and agricultural crops/animals for multiple products and services including conservation and production practices.

9. Develop management plans with a step-by-step timeline plans with recommendations on appropriate specifics and strategies for the unique site.

10. Plan and implement of agroforestry nurseries.

11. Conduct related activities or services in the area of research, extension, teaching, administration and supervision of projects.

12. Implement agroforestry practices that will conform to the requirements of good agroforestry environmental protection and conservation. 

Specific Program Outcome – Based on Typology as indicated in CMO 46, s. 2012

13. Demonstrate a service orientation in their profession.

14. Participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses, particularly in response to the needs of the communities they serve

15. Participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects.

Must have the competencies to support “national, regional and local development plans.” (RA 7722).