Computer Science - Information Technology The University of the West Indies

Overview

The Computer Science - Information Technology program offered by The University of the West Indies is designed to meet the ever changing and evolving needs of teachers of Computer Science, and to stimulate their commitment to lifelong learning. It seeks also to sharpen their awareness of the need to be in the fore-front of development and change in education if they are to remain relevant in the classroom.

The programme is therefore not an end in itself. It will equip teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and disposition to enable them to engage in independent learning, and ongoing research. It will also foster in teachers a willingness to seek out, respond to and participate in professional development opportunities.

Careers

Students who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Education programme are qualified to:

• Teach at all levels of the education system.

• Pursue graduate studies in Educational Psychology, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Educational Measurement, Language Education, Literacy Studies, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages (Spanish Education), Primary Education, Social Studies/Geography Education, Leadership in Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Workforce Development and Teacher Education and Teacher Development and other areas in education.

• Work as Education Officers with the Ministry of Education

• Work as Training Specialists in Corporate Jamaica

• Work as School Administrators

• School Librarian