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Bethlehem Moravian College

Church Teacher's College

College of Agriculture, Science and Education

Edna Manley College for the Performing and Visual Arts

G.C Foster College of Physical Education and Sport

Moneague College

Mico Teachers' College

Sam Sharpe Teacher's College

St.  Joseph's Teacher's College

 


Bethlehem Moravian College    

Bethlehem Moravian College, in association with the joint board of Teacher Education (JBTE), the University of the West Indies (UWI), and the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCJ), offers certification which leads to:

* Diploma in teaching in Primary Education (Grade 1 to 6)

* Diploma in Teaching in Secondary Education in specific subjects (Grades 7 to 12)

* Associate Degree specializing in Business Studies or Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism

Duration of Diploma in Teaching and Associate Degree Programmes is three years.

 

Diploma in Teaching

Admission Requirements:

  • Four CXC subjects at the General Proficiency Level Grades 1, 2, 3 or GCE O' level A, B, C including English Language; OR

  • Three CXC subjects at the General Proficiency Level Grades 1, 2, 3 or GCE O' level A, B, C including English Language and two CXC General Proficiency Level Grade 4; OR

  • Three CXC subjects at the General Proficiency Level Grades 1, 2, 3 or GCE O' level A, B, C including English Language, one CXC General Proficiency Level Grade 4 and one CXC Basic Proficiency Grade 1.

NB: It should be noted that CXC General Proficiency Grade 3 is accepted for results received in 1998 and subsequent years. It should also be noted that SSC Outstanding Achievement Ranges 4, 5 and a Grade 2 certificate from a government agricultural school are considered to be equivalents to the CXC and GCE O' level passes. Students with Associate or Bachelor degrees (or higher) in the subject areas offered can apply for Advanced Placement.

 

* Diploma in Teaching - Primary Education Programme

Students receive training in a number of subjects which prepares them to teach children aged 6 to 12 or 14 years that is, from Grade one to six or eight.

 

* Secondary Education Programme

Areas of specialisation include:

  •       Business Education – Business Studies

  •       Business Education – Secretarial Studies

  •       Business and Computer

Associate Degree Programmes

(i) Admission Requirements for Business Studies

Five CXC General Proficiency Level subjects Grades 1, 12 or 3 or GCE O' level A, B or C; OR

CCCJ Business Administration Diploma; OR

Other equivalencies.

English Language and Principles of Accounts are compulsory subjects.

 

(ii) Admission Requirements for Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism

Five CXC General Proficiency Level subjects Grades 1, 12 or 3 or GCE O' level A, B or C; OR Other equivalencies.

English Language and Home Economics are compulsory subjects.

 

Other Programmes

* Continuing Education

 Students are prepared to sit CXC General Proficiency and GCE O' level examinations in a

number of subjects.

Duration of the Programme is one year.

 

* Evening Institute

Classes are offered in:

All of the subjects offered in the CXC/GCE day classes;

Modules from the Associate Degrees.

 

* Tertiary Level Institute Unit (TLIU)

Offers Certificate in Management Studies (CMS) and Certificate in Public Administration (CPA).

 

For admission students must be matriculated with the University of the West Indies

or have practical experience or other qualification which the University deems to be of special

 relevance to the course.

 

* GCE A' Level and CAPE Programmes

Students are prepared for the GCE A' Level and CAPE examinations in specified subjects.

 

For further information contact:

Bethlehem Moravian College

Malvern P.O.,  St. Elizabeth

Tel: (876) 966-5760; (876) 966-5148; (876) 966-5292; (876) 966-5293

Fax: (876) 966-5157

 

 

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Church Teacher's College

The College offers a three year Teacher Education Programme which leads to a Diploma in Teaching at the Secondary (Grades 7 to 11). There is also an Advanced Placement Programme for students with degrees. Applicants should be at least 17 years old.

 

The College offers a three year Teacher Education Programme which leads to a Diploma in Teaching at the Secondary (Grades 7 to 11). There is also an Advanced Placement Programme for students with degrees. Applicants should be at least 17 years old.

 

Minimum Qualification for Entry

  • Four CXC subjects at the General Proficiency level including English Language, Grades 1 and 2; OR

  • Four GCE O' level subjects including English Language, Grades A, B and C; OR

  • Four SSC subjects (National Achievement Level) including English Language, Ranges 4 and 5; OR

  • A combination of a), b) or c) above, totalling four separate subjects including English Language; OR

  • Three subjects including English Language at the CXC General Proficiency Level Grades 1 and 2 or

  • at GCE O' level Grades A, B and C, and two subjects at the CXC General Proficiency Level Grade 3.

NB: Students must have passes at the CXC General Proficiency Level Grades 1 & 2 or GCE O' level Grades A, B and C in their teaching subjects. It should also be noted that CXC General Proficiency Grade 3 is accepted for results received in 1998 and subsequent years.

 

Programmes Offered at Church Teachers’ College

Double Option English

Double Option Science

Double Option Mathematics

Home Economics (Double Option)

Mathematics and Science

Mathematics and Computer

Mathematics and Geography

Mathematics and Physical Education

Science and Physical Education

Science and Geography

Religious Education and History

Religious Education and Social Studies

Geography and History or Social Studies

 

For further information contact:

Church Teachers’ College

P.O. Box 41, Mandeville,

Manchester, Jamaica

Tel: (876) 962-2864; (876) 962-0701

Fax: (876) 962-0525

 

 

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College of Agriculture Science and Education          www.case.edu.jm

 

Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts  www.ednamanleycollege.edu.jm

 

G. C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sports www.gcfostercollege.edu.jm

 

Moneague Colleg www.moneaguecollege.org

 

Mico Teachers' College          www.micocollege.org

 

 


Sam Sharpe Teacher's College

The Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College was established 1975 it offers Diploma in Teaching as well as degree programmes in association with the Central Connecticut State University.  (Diploma in Teaching (Part-Time or Full-Time)

 

The Diploma Programmes include:

* Early Childhood Education

Students are prepared to teach pupils aged four to seven years, that is infant education as well as Grades 1 & 2 at the primary school level.

* Primary Education

Students are prepared to teach pupils aged seven to twelve years, that is Grades 2 to 6.

* Special Education

Students are prepared to teach children aged four to fourteen years who are challenged physically or mentally, deaf, blind, handicapped or learning disabled.

* Guidance Counselling

Individuals are prepared to operate as Counsellors in schools.

Matriculation Requirements:

  • Four subjects including English Language at the CXC General Proficiency Level Grades 1, 2 & 3 or their equivalent.

  • Students reading Early Childhood Education, Primary and Special Education must have a minimum of CXC Basic Proficiency Grade 2 in Mathematics or its equivalent before graduation.

  • Students opting to do Special Education should have background in a Biological Science.

  • For Guidance Counselling, students will be required to undergo a special assessment. It would be advantageous if applicants were previously involved in activities related to social work and/or

  • counselling. Qualifications should include Human and Social Biology and Social Studies. Students admitted without Human and Social Biology will be required to pass this subject before being promoted to Year 3.

  • Students should be at least 17 years of age in December of the year of admission.

For the purposes of equivalencies, CXC Basic 1, GCE O' level Grades A, B & C, SSC National Assessment Levels 4 & 5, ULCI General 2 are deemed to be equivalent to CXC Grades 1 & 2. Students with higher qualifications e.g. A' Levels, may be considered for Advanced Placement by credit. 

NB: It should also be noted that CXC General Proficiency Grade 3 is accepted for results received in 1998 and subsequent years.

 

Affiliated Programmes

These include:

  • Master in Educational Leadership in association with Central Connecticut State University; and

  • Caribbean Maths/Science Institute in association with Central Connecticut State University.

For further information contact:

Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College

P.O. Box 40, Granville,

St. James, Jamaica

Tel: (876) 952-4000

Fax: (876) 952-0862

 

 

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ST.  Joseph's Teachers' College

St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College offers Diploma in Teaching. The areas of specialisation are Early Childhood and Primary Education. Entry requirement is a minimum of four CXC subjects or equivalent (including English Language) and the minimum age for entry is 17 years of age.

 

For further information contact:

St. Joseph’s College

16 Old Hope Road

Kingston 5, Jamaica

Tel: (876) 926-6659; (876) 968-7171; (876) 968-7569

Fax: (876) 920-9803

 

 

 

Updated February 2004


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