Academic Programmes

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

(1)        DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE

Bachelor Degree In Agriculture:

(i)         The basic University requirements which must include passes in any two of the following subjects: Additional Mathematics, Agriculture Science (Double Award), Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science (Double Award), Physics.

OR

(ii)        The Diploma in Agriculture from the Guyana School of Agriculture.

OR

(iii)       The Diploma in Forestry from the University of Guyana (GPA 1.8) or its equivalent.

OR

(iv)       The Diploma in Animal Health from REPAHA

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION

Applicants may opt to read for :

(a)        General B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture

Or

(b)        B.Sc. Degree in  Animal Science

Or

(c )       B.Sc. Degree in Crop Science

Or

(d)        B.Sc. Degree in Soil Science

(2)        DIVISION OF ARTS AND GENERAL STUDIES

=Five subjects at CXC General/GCE `O level which must include English Language      for the Diploma in General Studies (English or History option).

(3)        DIVISION OF EDUCATION

(a)        Post Graduate Diploma

At least a Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualifications with specialisation in the appropriate area.

(b)        Certificate in Education

 Certificate with=Trained Teachers specialisation in the relevant subject area/ programme (eg. Nursery, Primary, Secondary).

OR

Qualifications which the Faculty may  Certificate.=consider equivalent to CXC/GCE/Trained Teachers

NOTE: (i)         All applicants must be actively involved in the practice of Education at the commencement of the programme.

(ii)        Classes are normally held in the afternoon from Monday to Friday and all day on Saturday.

(iii)       The option in Administration and Teaching is intended for applicants who hold administrative positions in Nursery, Primary, Secondary or other training institutions.

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION:

Nursery Education, Primary Education, Administration and Teaching, Business Education, English, Geography, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Social Studies, Teaching of Reading.

(4)        DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES

The Division offers the Associate Degree in General Science in Biology Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics and a Diploma in Computer Science.

For each optional area of studies, applicants must possess five subjects at CXC General/GCE 'O' Level which must include English Language and Mathematics.  In addition, persons applying to pursue Biology, Chemistry or Physics must also possess the major subject area among the five CXC General/GCE 'O' Level.

(5)        DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

The Division offers a Diploma in Accountancy, Marketing, Public Management and Social Work.

(a)        For the Diploma in Accountancy =and Marketing applicants must possess a minimum of five subjects at CXC/GCE `O level.

OR

 level=Two subjects at CXC/GCE `O together with a Trained Teacher Certificate/Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (GTI)/One year Certificate in

Industrial and Social Studies from 1971(Critchlow Labour College)/ One Year Certificate in Industrial Relations and Management (IDCE).  The Foundation Certificate in Accountancy from GTI is also accepted for entry to the Diploma in  Accountancy.

(b)        For  the Diploma in  Public Management and Social Work, applicants must possess a minimum of four subjects  level which must include English Language.=at CXC  General/GCE `O

Applicants with one of the City and Certificate will Guilds Technician Certificates Part 1 or a Trained Teachers' also be considered for admission to the Diploma in Social Work.

Applicants with the One Year Industrial Relations and Management (IDCE) or the One year Certificate in Industrial and Social Studies (CLC) from 1971 would also be considered for admission to the Diploma in Public Management.

For further information please call telephone numbers 337-2298 or 2277.