Department of Continuing Studies

The Department of Continuing Studies acts as a qualifying department for students who are not fully qualified for entry to professional programmes offered by the College.

Applicant will spend a year repeating required CSEC plus selected subjects from their choice of professional programme.

The Department also offers GCE O’ Levels, City of Guilds and General Education Courses, in both day and evening classes.

Applicants may also pursue subject(s) which, for whatever reason, they were unable to do in High School and/or because they need the subjects specifically as a requirement to pursue a new career.

Entry Qualifications I

Students entering with two (2) passes at CSEC Level or equivalent

1. Register for three (3) CSEC or other equivalent subjects
2. Register for one (1) General Education Course

Students will be awarded a certificate of completion for General Education Courses.

Entry Qualifications II

Students entering with three (3) or more passes at CSEC level or equivalent

1. Register for two (2) CSEC or other equivalent subjects
2. Register for one (2) courses in a Pre-College Programme

This will qualify students to pursue the Pre-College Program of their choice from those offered by the Department.

Students must meet all matriculation requirements to qualify for acceptance in all Associate Degree Programmes.

Pre-College Courses

1. Pre-Business Studies
2. Pre-Computer Studies
3. Pre-Tourism
4. Pre-Nursing
5. Pre-Performance Arts
6. Pre-Science*
7. Pre-Arts

General Education Courses

1. Customer Service
2. Cosmetology I
3. Barbering
4. Entrepreneurship
5. Theory and Practice of Sports Co-ordination
6. Voice and Speech
7. Introduction to Dance
8. Introduction to Drama
9. Introduction to Music (Instrumentals)
10. Production

City and Guilds Courses

1. English – Pitman
2. Mathematics – Pitman
3. Beauty Therapy
4. Hair Dressing
5. Retailing
6. Telecommunications

* Pre-Science are for students repeating two (2) CSEC subjects and pursuing a maximum of two (2) A’ Level science subjects.

* Pre-Arts are for students repeating two (2) CSEC subjects and pursuing a maximum of two A’ Level subjects that are not science subjects.

Subjects offered at CSEC Level

1. English Language
2. Mathematics
3. Chemistry
4. Biology
5. Information Technology
6. Integrated Science
7. Physics
8. Principles of Accounts
9. Principles of Business
10. Office Administration
11. Social Studies
12. Theatre Arts

Students are also given the option to repeat selected GCE subjects.

Something More!
When you have completed your High School education at the College by obtaining you five (5) CSEC subjects, you will be awarded a High Scholl Diploma signed by the Chairman of the Board of Management, the Principal of the College and the Ministry of Education.