Mico University in Jamaica offers undergraduate and post graduate programs as listed below
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
- B.Ed. Primary Education & Early Childhood Education
- B.Ed. School Management and Leadership
- B.Ed. Special Education
- B.Ed. Physical Education
DETAILS ABOUT EACH COURSE OFFERED
Requirements and accreditation
- B.Ed Primary Education
- Have 5 CXC subjects including English Language A, Mathematics and Science at the General Proficiency Level grades 1, 2 or 3 or their equivalent; in addition to 2 CAPE Unit 1 subjects.
- Students without Mathematics can access the programme but they will have to complete the University course – Mathematics 101. These students are also expected to do a psychometric test which is prepared and administered by the College.
Candidates should satisfy any of the following requirements:-
- Post Diploma Primary Education
All students opting to do the post diploma programme should have a teachers’ diploma or certificate. This programme lasts for eighteen months. This programme is offered on a full-time and part-time basis.
- B.Ed Early Childhood Education
Candidates should satisfy any of the following requirements:-
4 – YEAR PROGRAMME
- Have 5 CXC subjects (General Proficiency Grades 1, 2 or 3 or their equivalent) including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- One Social Science
- One Science
- In addition to 2 CAPE Unit 1 subject
- Successful completion of The Two Year Pre-University College Early Childhood Education Programme.
- Mature entry-Minimum of five years experience (Portfolio and Interview)
2 – YEAR PROGRAMME (Post Diploma Degree)
- Teachers’ diploma for entry to the two year programme
- B.Ed School Management and Leadership
- B.Ed Special Education
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Five (5) GCE/CXC subjects including Mathematics, English, and a Science subject, preferably Biology/Human and Social Biology or Anatomy (Diploma or Degree)
OR A Diploma in Special Education with a minimum credit. (Start in year 2 of Degree)
OR A Diploma in Regular Education (Start in year 1 of Degree)
- B.Ed Physical Education
Entry Requirements/Pre-requisites
Candidates are required to have (5) subjects at CXC/GCE O’ Level including CAPE 1& II. Pass in Physical Education or its equivalent.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Ed. Computer Science
- Ed. Computer Science
- Ed in Geography and Environmental Studies
- Ed. in Industrial Technology Education
- Ed. Secondary specialization Computer Science
- Ed. Secondary specialization Industrial Technology
- Ed. Secondary specialization Geography and Environmental Studies
- Ed. Science and Technology
- BA Arts in Education
- BA Business Studies
- BA Guidance and Counselling
- BA Language &Literacy
- BA Language and Literature
- BA Library and Information Studies
- BA Social Studies
MASTERS PROGRAMS
- Executive Master in Education (EMEM)
- Sc. Counselling & Social Work
- Ed in Spe Ed
- Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- Master of Science in School Counselling and Social Work
- Master of Education in Special Education
- Executive Masters in Educational Management (EMEM)
Some of the best university courses offered at Mico University include B.Ed. Primary Education & Early Childhood Education,bachelor of computer science and master of business administration.
It is always advisable to choose a university to study carefully, fortunately Mico University is one of the best universities in Jamaica.