LAW(A.A)

Law is a system of rules usually enforced though a series of institutions. The CAPE Law Syllabus assists persons who wish to embark on further study and training for entry into the legal profession, it also addresses the needs of other persons engaged in occupations which require some knowledge of the law, such as clerks, paralegals, administrators, managers, the police and other public officers. It serves to inform persons of their rights and obligations, and to inculcate in them certain positive values, which are necessary in a civilised society.

Communication Studies

COMM1001 Module 1 – Gathering and Processing Information
COMM1002 Module 2 – Language and Community
COMM1003 Module 3 – Speaking and Writing

Caribbean Studies

CCST1181 Module 1 – Caribbean Society and Culture
CCST1182 Module 2 – Issues in Caribbean Development
CCST1183 Module 3 – Investigating Issues in the Caribbean

Integrated Maths

CMTH1331 Module 1 – Foundations of Mathematics
CMTH1332 Module 2 – Statistics
CMTH1333 Module 3 – Calculus

History(A.A)

Program Description

History is the continuous, systematic study, through research, of events over time, that are of importance to communities, societies, countries and ultimately, the human race. The CAPE History Syllabus seeks to enhance the interests, capabilities, skills and attitudes of students to enable them to develop as autonomous human beings capable of acting as rational and ethical individuals, and as responsible members of their community.

The selection, structure and content of themes and modules have been informed by a desire to promote an understanding of the historical as well as the contemporary relationships among the nations and societies on the Atlantic shores. The syllabus has been organised to enhance the in-depth study of themes that will enable persons to acquire and practise the skills of a historian.

Information Technology (A.A.S) Program

The Information Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree provides a broad perspective on how to use and apply the knowledge and tools of Information Technology, Computer Science and/or Information Systems, to the self and society. Students in this two year entry level degree programme will be encouraged to grapple with the complexities, as well as the advantages and disadvantages, of these fields in their everyday life and workplaces. Majors are premised on the notion that ICT understandings are best developed within the context of application. Prominent features of the courses that have been included are practical labs and projects that emphasize replication of real-life situations, and require the use of a variety of resources for learning.

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Information Technology program, Candidate MUST has Five (5) subjects at CXC General Proficiency including Mathematics, English, Information Technology and a science subject.

Award

CFBC Associated Degree in Information Technology

General Education Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidate MUST have a minimum of Five (5) subjects at CXC General Proficiency including Mathematics, English,Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Electives
Choose one Unit from any other CAPE® syllabus

Choice 1

Physics Unit 1
Physics Unit 2
Chemistry Unit 1
Chemistry Unit

Choice 2

Biology Unit 1
Biology Unit 2
Physics Unit 1
Physics Unit 2

Choice 3

Chemistry Unit 1
Chemistry Unit 2
Biology Unit 1
Biology Unit 2

Aims to give students the opportunity to explore a broad range of aspects of ICT, and to graduate them with knowledge and skills in a variety of key areas of ICT for a lifelong career. The degree offers units across the complete spectrum of ICT, ranging from non-technical areas such as the nature of information and organisational needs for ICT, through the hardware, software, network and creative technologies which are used to satisfy these needs, to the communication, design, and development skills needed to create, and implement ICT components.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidate MUST have Five (5) subjects at CXC General Proficiency including Mathematics,English Language and Information Technology.

This program is designed to prepare individuals to become entrepreneurs. Students will gain the knowledge of entrepreneurship through application of business concepts and ideas in the creation of a business plan.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidate MUST have a minimum of Five (5) subjects at CXC General Proficiency including Mathematics,English.

Economics is the study of how society provides for itself by making the most efficient use of scarce resources so that both private and social welfare may be improved. The CAPE Economics Syllabus is intended to promote knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of economics and to foster an appreciation of the various methods used by economists in analyzing economic problems. The knowledge and skills acquired will enable students to contribute to the economic and social development of the Caribbean.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidate MUST have at least Five (5) subjects at CXC General Proficiency including Mathematics, English, Economics and Accounts.