ARTS, SCIENCES & GENERAL STUDIES
The ASGS Division prepares students for the CXC Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). CAPE is the equivalent of the Cambridge Advanced Level Examinations and is recognized as such nationally, regionally and internationally.
Subjects for CAPE are arranged as 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses. Students may opt for breadth of study by taking a combination of single Units from the available courses, or alternatively, students may opt for depth of study by taking both Units. A 2-Unit course of study in a single subject area is considered equivalent to a traditional Advanced level subject.
Note Well: All students are advised to take at least TWO 2-Unit courses as this is the minimum university entry requirement.
Each Unit consists of three modules and requires approximately 150 hours of work. This includes contact time and time spent on projects and other assignments.
Internal and external assessments are required for each Unit and students CANNOT achieve a passing grade without satisfying both the internal and external requirements for the unit of study.
These assessments effectively span the three modules. Eight Units, selected in accordance with specifications, must be completed for the award of each Associate Degree. However, candidates may opt to take additional Units if they so desire. Each Unit can be certified separately. Each programme usually lasts two years. However, students can accumulate units over a five- year period to satisfy the CXC Associate Degree requirements.
Courses that make up the CXC Associate Degree are separated into three bands: General Education
Courses (COMPULSORY), Core Courses and electives.
These assessments effectively span the three modules.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The basic entry requirements are stated below. In addition, please pay attention to the prerequisites needed to pursue specific fields of study.
Applicants to the ASGS Division must have the following:
a) Five CXC/CSEC subjects at the general or technical proficiency , grades I, II or III, including English A.
b) GCE ordinary level subjects, grades A, B or C. These may be combined with CXC/CSEC general or technical proficiency subjects.
c) No grade III issued before 1998 will be accepted.
d) No basic proficiency subject will be accepted.
Persons who meet the above requirements and wish to enter the ASGS Division must bring the following documents with them when registering:
a) original birth certificate or passport or citizenship certificate and a photocopy
b) original examination certificate(s) or results slip(s) and photocopies.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for graduation, students are required to pass (a minimum of 50%) all three modules of all courses taken. A module grade of F will mean that the student will have to retake that module. In other words, students are required to pass all internal coursework in order to qualify for graduation.
NOTE WELL:
CFBC coursework marks—the module marks for all courses taken—are recorded on transcripts required for university entry.
ASSOCIATE DEGREES OFFERED
Associate of Arts in Business Studies – Accounts
Associate of Arts in Business Studies – Economics
Associate of Arts in Business Studies – Entrepreneurship
Associate of Arts in Humanities – History
Associate of Arts in Humanities – Sociology
Associate of Arts in Humanities – Law
Associate of Arts in Humanities – Modern Languages
Associate of Arts in Humanities – Visual Communications
Associate of Arts in Humanities – Performing Arts
Associate of Science – Mathematics
Associate of Science – Information and Communication Technology
Associate of Science – Natural Science
Associate of Science – Environmental Studies
COURSES OFFERED
Subjects, Prerequisite
Accounting – Principles of Accounts, Mathematics
Applied Mathematics – Mathematics
Art & Design – English A, History, and Visual Arts, Technical Drawing, or Information Technology, or Woodwork
Biology- Biology, Chemistry
Caribbean Studies –
Chemistry – Chemistry, Mathematics
Communication Studies
Computer Science – Information Technology
Digital Media None but Information Technology and Visual Arts are assets
Economics – Economics or Mathematics
Environmental Science – Geography or Integrate Science or Chemistry or Physics or Biology
Entrepreneurship – None but English A is an asset
French – French, English B
Geography – Geography
History – History
Information Technology
Law – History or English B
Literatures – English A, English B
Management of Business – Principles of Accounts
Performing Arts – Interview
Physics – Physics, Mathematics
Pure Mathematics – Mathematics
Sociology – History or Social Studies or Geography
Spanish – Spanish, English B
In the Division of Arts, Sciences and General Studies, students qualify for CFBC certification as well as CAPE certification.
CLARENCE FITZROY BRYANT DIPLOMA
Students are required to pass all three modules of EACH course taken. A minimum of two 2-Unit courses must be taken in order to qualify for CFBC certification.
CAPE CERTIFICATE
A single Certificate is provided for each examination sitting. Note well: CAPE certification does not qualify students for CFBC graduation.
CAPE DIPLOMA
To qualify for the CAPE Diploma, six CAPE Units must be successfully completed (with passes at grades I to V), including Caribbean Studies. Units for the CAPE Diploma are typically acquired over a two year period but may be acquired over a maximum period of five years.
CAPE ASSOCIATE DEGREE
To qualify for the CAPE Associate Degree, seven units must be successfully completed (with passes at grades I to V), including both Core courses—Communication Studies and Caribbean Studies. Units for the Associate Degree are typically acquired over a two year period but may be acquired over a maximum period of five years.
HOW TO APPLY
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for the acceptance and processing of all new applications. Candidates are required to complete and submit an online application form via https://www.cfbcsonisweb.com/studapp.cfm. Thereafter, all supporting documents must be forwarded.