Overview
Early Childhood Development and Family Studies from The University of the West Indies is designed to equip early childhood professionals within the Commonwealth Caribbean countries with the requisite knowledge and skills to work effectively with young children and their families from birth through eight years of age. The teaching and learning strategies in this programme are designed to support digital literacy and students will be encouraged to share knowledge and best practices within the region.
Students at Early Childhood Development and Family Studies from The University of the West Indies will:
- make connections with international perspectives on early childhood development,
- learn about how other countries support children and their families within their society.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History & Philosophy of Early Childhood Development
- Child Growth & Development
- Health Safety & Nutrition
- Understanding Behaviours
- Curriculum Development & Assessment
- Child Rights & Protection Issues
- English for Academic Purposes
- Law, Governance, Economy and Society
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Kingston, Jamaica
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Early Childhood Education Community DevelopmentWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An acceptable pass in English A in an examination of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC-CSEC), or an acceptable equivalent AND one of the following minimum qualifications:
- Holders of CXC-CSEC Certificates, General Certificates of Education (GCE) (or the approved equivalents) who satisfy either Scheme A or Scheme B as stated below: Scheme A:They possess FIVE (5) subjects of which at least TWO (2) must be GCE, Advanced Level (A’ Level)* passes, while the remainder may be acceptable passes in the CXC-CSEC or GCE O’ Level examinations.
- Scheme B:They possess passes in FOUR (4) subjects of which at least THREE must be GCE A’ Level** passes, while the fourth may be an acceptable pass in the CXC-CSEC or GCE O’ Level examinations.
- Holders of Certificates and Diplomas awarded by this University
- Holders of an Associate Degree from the UWI, or from approved Caribbean tertiary level institutions with a minimum GPA of 2.5
- English Language Proficiency
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents4110 USD / year≈ 4110 USD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4110 USD / year≈ 4110 USD / year
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