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Faculty Entry Requirements - Humanities and Education

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Undergraduate Degree Programme Requirements

B.Ed. In-Service Primary (General)

The New full-time programme targets teachers who are employed in primary schools within Trinidad and Tobago and who possess:

• A Teacher’s Diploma - Duration: Two years. Beginning July [2 fully online courses during a six-week session from July -August]

OR

• 5 CSEC passes (Grades 1, 2 and Grade 3 from 1998) including English Language and Mathematics, and passes in 2 CAPE subjects

OR

• 5 CSEC passes (Grades 1, 2 and Grade 3 from 1998) including English Language and Mathematics and evidence of active participation in continuous professional development courses. Interview compulsory

 

B.Ed. In Early Childhood Care And Education

• A Diploma from an approved Teacher Training College

OR

• Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education/ Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Development

AND

• Professional experience as a teacher that is deemed satisfactory by the Faculty
  

 

BA Programmes

• Minimum of five (5) passes in CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grades I - II pre 1998; Grade I - III from 1998) or GCE subjects (Grades A - C) which must include English Language
• Passes in any two-2-unit CAPE or GCE A-level subjects, one of which must be a Humanities subject.

Special Additional Departmental Requirements for BA programmes

BA Dance

• Passes in two GCE A-level or two 2-Unit CAPE subjects, or approved equivalents
• Pass a Dance audition

OR

• A Certificate in Dance and Dance Education with a minimum B average

 

BA Film

• Mature students must have at least 5 years relevant experience
• NB. May be required to attend an interview and submit a proposal

 

BA Musical Arts

• B+ average in the Certificate in Music

OR

• Grade 7 in Music

AND

• Pass in an audition

 

BA Theatre Arts

• 'B' average in the Practitioner’s Certificate in Drama-in-Education/ Theatre-in-Education

OR

• Certificate in Technical Theatre Production
  

 

BA Visual Arts

• The Certificate in Visual Arts
• Presentation of a portfolio of at least ten (10) pieces of recent art/design work and/or pass in a interview

OR

• A pass in advanced level Art and Design

 

BA Speech and Language Science

• Candidates should possess a Science subject at CAPE/GCE A-level, preferably Biology, or approved equivalents,
• Students without this qualification must complete Preliminary Biology I (BIOL 0061) and Preliminary Biology II (BIOL 0062) in their first year.
• Candidates over the age of 21 and who have five years experience in a relevant field will also be eligible.
• All candidates will be subject to an interview
  

 

Undergraduate Certificate and Diploma Programme Requirements

Certificate in Art & Science of Coaching

• A minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC/CXC General Proficiency Grades I and II, and from June 1998, Grade III, or GCE ‘O’ Level (Grades A-C) passes, which must include English Language, or approved equivalent qualifications.
• At least three (3) years coaching experience at Club, School of Community level or be attached to an organisation as a Sports Officer
• Reached a standard of literacy equivalent o Form Five or approved equivalent standing.
  

Certificate in Music

• Have at least five (5) Years secondary education with a minimum of four CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III or GCE O’level passes, including English Language.
• Grade 3 Theory or Practical Certificate or equivalent
• Music ability as exhibited by solo performance on any Pan and Grade III Theory Certificate or equivalent
• Foundation level training in the Arts and/or involvement in the Performing Arts as teachers or practitioners
• Pass in an audition and interview
  

Certificate in Visual Arts

• Candidates should normally have a minimum of five (5) subjects at CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency (Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III) or GCE O-level passes which must include English Language and Art.
• Presentation of a portfolio of at least eight (8) pieces of recent art/design work
• Pass in an interview

Practitioner’s Certificate in Drama-in Education/Theatre-in-Education

• Candidates should normally have a Teacher’s Certificate or a minimum of five (5) CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency (Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III) or GCE O’level passes, including English Language.
• Foundation level training in the Arts and/or involvement in the Performing Arts as teachers or practitioners
• Pass in an audition and interview
  

Certificate in Dance and Dance Education

• Candidates should normally have a Teacher’s Certificate or a minimum of five (5) CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency (Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III) or GCE O’level passes, including English Language;
• Have foundation level training in dance and/or be involved in the performing arts as teachers and/or practitioners
• Pass an interview and dance audition
  

Certificate in Technical Theatre Production

• Candidates should normally have a minimum of five (5) CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency (Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III) or GCE O’level passes, including English Language;
• Have foundation level training in theatre and/or be involved in the performing/production arts as teachers and/or practitioners
• Pass an interview

Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Development

• Five (5) CSEC/GCE O’level /BGCSE passes, or approved equivalent, one of which must be English Language.
• A police certificate of character
• Mathematics is an asset.
  

Diploma in Health Visiting

Applicant must:

• be a citizen of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
• not be over the age of fifty-five (55) at the time of application
• hold permanent appointment with the Ministry of Health or hold contractual appointment with the Regional Health Authorities
• have over five (5) years working experience
• possess a post-basic Nursing qualification acquired at least 6 months prior to time of application
• hold current registration with the Nursing Council of Trinidad & Tobago
  

Special Requirements

Applicant must:

• possess a post basic qualification in midwifery and/or psychiatric nursing (for male nurses only) and either
• have had a period of satisfactory experience in the Community Health Services or
  possess any other qualification deemed appropriate by the Faculty

Diploma in Caribbean Sign Language Interpreting

• Have at least five (5) years secondary education with a minimum of five (4) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grades I or II pre-1998 and Grades I, II or III from June 1998) or GCE O’level /BGCSE passes, or approved equivalents, including English Language and Mathematics
• At least two (2) years involvement in working with a Deaf community in a capacity which necessitates the use of Sign language.