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March 8, 2016

ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES AND INSTITUTIONS

ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES AND INSTITUTIONS AS AT FEBRUARY 2016

B & B Institute of Business

15 Carlton Crescent, Kingston 10

• ABE Diploma in Business Management

• ABE Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

Bethel Bible College

7 Patrick Road, Mandeville, Manchester

• Diploma in Theology

• Bachelor of Theology

Bethlehem Moravian College

Malvern P.O., St. Elizabeth

• Associate of Science in Business Studies

(formerly Associate Degree in Business Studies)

• Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

(formerly Associate Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management) 2

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

Brown’s Town Community College

PO Box 556, Brown’s Town, St. Ann

• Associate of Science in Business Studies

• Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Caribbean Graduate School of Theology (CGST)

14-16 West Avenue, Kingston 8

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

• Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

(formerly Master of Arts in Caribbean Ministries)

• Master of Arts in Theological Studies

• Master of Divinity

• Master of Business Administration

Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI)

Palisadoes Park, P.O. Box 8051,

CSO, Kingston

• Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Systems

Operation and Maintenance

(formerly Associate Degree in Industrial Systems

Operation and Maintenance)

• Diploma in International Shipping and Logistics

Catholic College of Mandeville

Williamsfield P.O, Manchester

• Diploma in Primary Education

• Bachelor of Education (Primary)

College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE)

Passley Gardens, Port Antonio, Portland

• Associate of Science Degree in General Agriculture

(formerly Associate of Science Degree in Agriculture)

• Associate of Science Degree in Natural Sciences

• Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Science

• Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Production and Food Systems Management

• Diploma in Agriculture

• Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism

Management (formerly Associate of Science Degree in Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism)

• Associate of Science in Business Studies

• Bachelor of Science in Business Studies

3 NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

College of Insurance and Professional Studies (CIPS)

3A Richmond Avenue, Kingston 10

• Associate Degree in Insurance Management

Crowne Professional College

(No longer in operation)

53 Molynes Road, Kingston 10

• Associate Degree in Business Administration*

• Associate Degree in Social Work*

• Associate Degree in Media and Communication*

Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts

1 Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston 5

• Associate of Arts in Music

• Bachelor of Music (Jazz and Popular Music)

• Bachelor of Music Education

• Associate of Arts in Visual Arts

• Bachelor of Art Education

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) with specializations in

Visual Communication, Textile and Fibre Arts, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking and Jewellery)

• Bachelor of Arts in Drama in Education

• Associate of Arts in Arts Management

• Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management

• Associate of Arts in Dance Performance

• Bachelors of Fine Arts in Performance and Choreography

• Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education

Excelsior Community College

137 Mountain View Avenue, Kingston 3

• Associate of Science in Management Information Systems

• Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology *

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Engineering *

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science *

• Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

(formerly Associate Degree in Hospitality, Entertainment

and Tourism)

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

(formerly Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Entertainment

and Tourism

• Associate of Science in Business Studies

4 NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

Excelsior Community College continued

• Bachelor of Science in Business Studies

• Associate of Science in Library Technical Studies

International University of the Caribbean (IUC)

47 Old Hope Road, Kingston 5

Constituent Colleges

College for Leadership and Theological Development (CLTD)

(formerly Institute for Theological and Leadership Development)

• Bachelor of Arts in Theology

• Bachelor of Arts in Guidance and Counselling

• Diploma in Theology

• Master of Arts in Pastoral Psychology and Counselling

(In collaboration with St. Stephen’s College (SSC), Edmonton, Canada) *

• Bachelor of Education (Primary)

• Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

• Master of Science in Counselling and Consulting Psychology

Mel Nathan College

• Bachelor of Arts in Community Development

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Specialization in Programme and Project Management

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Jamaica Theological Seminary (JTS)

14-16 West Avenue, Kingston 8

• Bachelor of Arts in Theology

• Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

• Bachelor of Arts in Guidance and Counselling

• Bachelor of Social Work 5

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

Knox Community College

Spalding P.O., Clarendon

• Certificate in Environmental Studies/Sciences *

• Diploma in Environmental Studies/Sciences *

• Associate of Science in Environmental Studies

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies

• Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

(formerly Associate Degree in Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism)

• Associate of Science in Business Studies

• Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

• Associate of Science in Management Information Systems

• Associate Degree in Architectural and Construction Technology

• Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology *

• Associate of Science in Engineering Technology

Management Institute for National Development (MIND)

235a Old Hope Road, Kingston 6

• Post Graduate Diploma Tax Audit and Revenue

Administration

• Associate of Science Degree Accounting

• Post Graduate Diploma General Management Programme

(formerly The General Management Programme)

• Post Graduate Diploma Human Resource Management

• (formerly Human Resource Management Programme)

• Associate of Science Degree Human Resource Management

• Post Graduate Diploma Public Sector Senior Management

Development Programme

The Mico University College

1A Marescaux Road, Kingston 5

• Bachelor of Education in Language and Literacy

• Bachelor of Education in Science and Technology

• Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education

• Bachelor of Education in Primary Education

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with Specializations in Business Studies, Family and Consumer Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, History and Culture, Library and Information Studies, Language and Literacy, Language and Literature, Physical Education, Social Studies, Geography and Environmental Studies, Music, Industrial Technology, Visual Arts and Science (Physics,

Chemistry and Biology)

• Bachelor of Education in Special Education

6

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

Moneague College

Moneague, St. Ann

• Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

• Associate of Science in Management Information Systems

• Associate of Science in Business Studies

• Bachelor of Science in Business Studies

Montego Bay Community College

Alice Eldemire Drive, Montego Bay, St. James

• Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

• Associate of Science in Business Studies

• Bachelor of Science in Business Studies

• Associate of Science in Architectural and Construction Technology

• Associate of Science in Management Information Systems

• Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

• Associate of Science in Engineering

• Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

• Associate of Science in Agricultural Technology

NCB Corporate Learning Campus

(formerly NCB Staff Training Centre)

2 ½ Altamont Crescent, Kingston 5

• Management Trainee Programme – Postgraduate Diploma

Portmore Community College

P.O. Box 233, Waterford, St. Catherine

• Associate of Science in Business Studies

• Bachelor of Science in Business Studies

• Associate of Science in Computer Applications and Business Studies

• Associate of Science in Computer Servicing and Electronics

• Associate of Science in Management Information Systems

• Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Regent College of the Caribbean

(formerly Jamaica Bible College)

7 Brumalia Road, Mandeville, Manchester

• Diploma in Theology

• Associate Degree in Business Studies

7

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

University College of the Caribbean (UCC)

17 Worthington Avenue, Kingston 5

• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management

• Associate of Science in Business Administration

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• Bachelor of Science in Marketing

• Associate of Science in Management Information Systems

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

• Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration

• Commonwealth Executive Master of Public Administration

Vector Technology Institute

35A Eastwood Park Road, Kingston 10

• Associate Degree in Computer Systems Technology

• Bachelor of Science in Technology Management

• Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology

Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI)

6 Gordon Town Road, Kingston 6

• Diploma in Education and Training (Postgraduate)

• Diploma in Career Development

(formerly Diploma in Career Guidance and Counselling)*

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Instructor Training Diploma*

• Diploma in Information and Communication Technology

• Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Business Development *

Western Hospitality Institute

Holiday Village, Rose Hall, St. James

• Associate of Science in Culinary Chef Management

• Associate of Science in Food and Beverage Management

• Associate of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

8

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

2. LOCAL UNIVERSITIES WITH ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES

Northern Caribbean University (NCU)

Manchester Road, Mandeville, Manchester

• Associate of Science in Biology

• Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

• Bachelor of Science in Biology Education

• Master of Science in Biology

• Master of Public Health

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

• Associate of Science in Business Administration

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• Bachelor of Science in Management Studies

• Master of Business Administration

• Bachelor of Arts in Primary Teacher Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Teacher Education

• Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teacher Education

• Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Teacher Education

• Master of Arts in Education

• Doctor of Philosophy in Education

• Associate of Science in School Counselling

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology

• Bachelor of Science in Guidance Counselling

(formerly Bachelor of Science in Counselling)

• Master of Science in Counselling Psychology

• Associate of Science in Computer Information Science

(formerly Associate of Science in Information Science)

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science

(formerly Bachelor of Science in Information Science)

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science (Business Emphasis) (formerly Bachelor of Science in Information Science, Business Emphasis)

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Communications Emphasis)

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Programming Emphasis)

• Associate of Arts in English

• Bachelor of Arts in English

• Associate of Science in Mathematics

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

• Associate of Arts in Mass Communication

• Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication

• Bachelor of Arts in History

• Associate of Science in Social Work

• Bachelor of Social Work

9

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

Northern Caribbean University (NCU) continued

• Associate of Science in Family Life Education

10

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)

237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6

• Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies

• Masters in Architecture

• Bachelor of Business Administration

(Post-Diploma specializations in Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing) *

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Financial Services *

• Bachelor of Science in Administrative Management *

• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management *

• Diploma in Marketing *

• Associate of Science in Business Administration

(formerly offered by Jamaican Institute of Management – JIM)

• Bachelor of Business Administration Degree –

Majors in Accounting, Administrative and Information Systems Management (formerly Administrative Management), Banking and Financial Services, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Production and Operations Management (formerly Production/Operations Management), General Management

• Master of Business Administration

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

(offered jointly with UWI) *

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management – Post Diploma

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Service Management (Original programme delivered up to May 2014)

• Bachelor of Science in Computing with Management Studies*

• Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Technology*

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Post-Diploma) *

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Post-Diploma) *

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

• Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

(previously listed as Bachelor of Chemical Engineering)

• Bachelor of Pharmacy

• Bachelor of Health Science

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition

• Associate of Science in Health Information Technology

• Bachelor of Education – Post Diploma

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education

• Bachelor of Education in Technical Education

• Bachelor of Education in Technical and Vocational Education and Training

• Master of Science in Workforce Education and Development

11

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) (continued)

• Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management

• Bachelor of Science in Integrated Planning, Environmental and Resource Development*

• Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning

• Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Geographic Information Sciences

• Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying

• Bachelor of Science in Land Economy and Valuation Surveying

• Bachelor of Science in Computing

12

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

3. ACCREDITED SHORT COURSES

Fitz Ritson and Associates

10 Holborn Road, Kingston 5

• Portfolio Management

• Strategic Financial Management*

• Introductory Financial Analysis

• Securities and Portfolio Management*

NCB Corporate Learning Campus

(formerly NCB Staff Training Centre)

2 ½ Altamont Crescent, Kingston 5

• Branch Management Programme

• Leadership Development Programme

(formerly Middle Management Programme)

• Management Development Programme

(formerly Junior Management Programme) 13

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

4. ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS

(All tertiary level programmes offered by the Accredited institution have the same standing and recognition as the Accredited programme.)

The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus

(inclusive of the Western Campus)

Kingston 7 14

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

5. UCJ-APPROVED DEGREES

(The UCJ-Approved degree has the same standing and recognition as the Accredited programme)

NB: The programmes identified by ¤ were delivered as UCJ-Approved degrees by the Teachers’ Colleges.

Bethlehem Moravian College

Malvern P.O., St. Elizabeth

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) ¤ With specialization in Information Technology, Business Education

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) ¤

Church Teachers’ College

Manchester Road, Mandeville, Manchester

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) ¤ With specializations in Human Ecology, Mathematics, English, Social Studies

College of Agriculture, Science and Education

Passley Gardens, Port Antonio, Portland

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) ¤ With specialization in Mathematics

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) ¤

G.C. Foster College of Physical Education & Sport

Angels Walks Road, Spanish Town, St. Catherine

• Bachelor of Physical Education

The Mico University College

1A Marescaux Road, Kingston 5

• Bachelor of Science in Guidance and Counselling

• Bachelor of Education in School Management and Leadership

• Master of Arts in Teaching

Moneague College

Moneague, St. Ann

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) ¤

15

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College

16 Old Hope Road, Kingston 5

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) ¤

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) ¤

Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College

P.O. Box 40, Granville P.A., St. James

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) ¤

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) ¤

• Bachelor of Education (School Counselling) ¤

• Bachelor of Education (Special Education) ¤

Shortwood Teachers’ College

77 Shortwood Road, Kingston 8

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) ¤

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) ¤ With specializations in Human Ecology, English, Mathematics, Religious Education, Geography/History, Modern Languages

Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI)

6 Gordon Town Road, Kingston 6

• Bachelor of Science in Career Development

• Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology 16

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

6. ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES DELIVERED IN JAMAICA BY OVERSEAS INSTITUTIONS

Central Connecticut State University, USA/Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College/The Mico University College

• Master of Science in Educational Leadership

• Master of Science in Reading and Language Arts

Eastern Connecticut State University, USA/Hanover Education Foundation

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Applied Social Relations *

Florida International University, USA/University College of the Caribbean

• Executive Master of Business Administration*

• Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction

• Master of Science in Human Resource Management*

Manchester Business School, UK/The Jamaica Institute of Financial Services

(formerly Jamaica Institute of Bankers)

• Master of Business Administration *

Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada/JACAE

• Master of Education

(in Lifelong Learning; formerly Adult Education) *

• Master of Arts in Education

(in Lifelong Learning; formerly Adult Education) *

• Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

in association with St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College *

• Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

in association with the College of Agriculture, Science and Education *

Nova Southeastern University, USA

• Master of Business Administration*

• Bachelor of Science in Professional Management *

• Master of Science in Human Resource Management *

• Master of Science in Instructional Technology and Distance Education *

• Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology and Distance Education *

• Master of Science in Education with specializations in Teaching and Learning and Exceptional Student Education

(formerly Varying Exceptionalities and/or Special Education)

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Professional Studies*

(Concentration in Teaching and Learning) 17

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

Ohio State University / Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts

• Master of Arts in Art Education

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, USA/Catholic College of Mandeville

• Master of Education in Teaching and Learning

Temple University, USA/Church Teachers College

• Bachelor of Science in Education *

• Master of Education in Educational Administration

University College Birmingham (formerly Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies), UK

• Master of Arts in Professional Hospitality and Tourism Management

(formerly Master of Science in Hospitality with Tourism Management)*

University of New Orleans, USA

• Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) *

University of South Florida, USA/Shortwood Teachers’ College

• Masters in Early Childhood Education*

Western Carolina University, USA

• Bachelor of Science in Education (with concentrations in Special Education, Administration, Science/Math, Early Childhood)

• Master of Arts in Education in Supervision

18

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

7. OVERSEAS INSTITUTIONS WITH PROGRAMMES RECOGNIZED BY THE UCJ

(Programmes that are Recognized by the UCJ have the same standing and recognition as the Accredited programme)

Heriot-Watt University

The Ordinary Bachelors Degrees (listed below) are recognized as equivalent to the first 3 years of the four-year Bachelors Degrees and the first 2 years of the three-year Bachelors Degrees.

• Bachelor of Arts in Business and Finance (Ordinary Bachelors Degree)

• Bachelor of Arts in Management (Ordinary Bachelors Degree)

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Ordinary Bachelors Degree)

• Master of Business Administration

Walden University

• Master of Science in Education

• Master of Science in Early Childhood Studies

• Master of Science in Instructional Design

• Doctor of Education

19

NB: Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered.

8. OVERSEAS INSTITUTIONS WITH PROGRAMMES ACCREDITED BY THE UCJ

Suriname College of Hospitality and Tourism

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (accreditation expired 30 September 2014)

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