The B. Ed. in Primary with Advanced Standing Programme is designed for individuals who possess a Diploma in Education and aspire to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education. This programme serves as an upgrade for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of Primary Education.
Entry Requirements
- Honors Diploma in Primary Education or Early Childhood Education
- Credit Diploma in Primary Education or Early Childhood Education
- Pass* Diploma in Primary Education or Early Childhood Education
*Applicants with a pass Diploma and/or a Diploma in Early Childhood will be required to do prerequisite courses as recommended by the Joint Board of Teacher Education (JBTE).
General Duration and Programme Modality
The B. ED in Primary Education with Advanced Standing is offered-
- Part-time only
- Includes summer semester classes (day and evening)
- *Two years (*duration extended for Pass Diploma candidates, and those who wish to change their programme specialization)
Documents Required
- Completed B. Ed. Advanced Standing Application Form
- Application Fee
- Birth Certificate
- Official Transcript
- 2 References (written with stamp or seal on a Letterhead)
- 1 Passport Size Photograph
- Diploma
- Deed Poll (if applicable)
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
N.B. Original and copies of documents must be presented at the submission of the application
| B.Ed. With Advance Standing for Primary Education | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
| LA302GEB | Advanced Communication Skills | 3 |
| SS301GEB | Citizenship Education | 3 |
| ED212PCB | Classroom Management | 3 |
| LA101GEB | Communication Skills 1 | 4 |
| ED203PCB | Educational Technology | 4 |
| ML100GEB | Functional Spanish | 3 |
| LA400PRB | Introduction to Children’s Literature | 3 |
| ED303PCB | Introduction to Educational Research | 3 |
| SS300GEB | Introduction to Environmental Studies & SD | 2 |
| ED322PCB | Introduction to Multi-grade Classroom Teaching | 3 |
| LA301PRB | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| MT321PRB | Mathematics Connections 1 | 3 |
| MT101PRB | Number Concept 1 | 2 |
| MT111PRB | Number Concept 2 | 2 |
| ED401PCB | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| ED302PRB | Principles of Primary Teaching | 3 |
| ED402PCB | Research Applied: Theory into Practice | 2 |
| SC321PRB | Science Concentration 1 | 3 |
| SC322PRB | Science Concentration 2 | 3 |
| SC312PRB | Science for the Primary Teacher 3 | 3 |
| ED304PCB | Special Needs in Education | 2 |
| LA211PRB | Teaching LA in Primary 2 | 3 |
| MT300PRB | Teaching Mathematics at the Primary Level | 3 |
| B.Ed. With Advanced Standing Early Childhood Education | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
| LA302GEB | Advanced Communication Skills | 3 |
| MT211PRB | Algebra & Problem Solving in the Primary Classroom | 3 |
| ED300ECB | Assessment in ECE | 3 |
| SS301GEB | Citizenship Education | 3 |
| SS302GEB | Cultural Studies | 2 |
| ED212PCB | Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers (0-3 years) | 2 |
| ED312PCB | Curriculum for Lower Primary Grades (6-8 years) | 3 |
| ED203PCB | Educational Technology | 4 |
| BS200GEB | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| SS101ECB | Foundation of Social Studies 1 | 3 |
| SS111ECB | Foundation of Social Studies 2 | 3 |
| ML100GEB | Functional Spanish | 3 |
| GC104SEB | Fundamentals of Guidance & Counselling | 3 |
| CG104SEB | Fundamentals of Guidance & Counselling | 3 |
| ED100ECB | Historical & Philosophical Perspectives in Caribbe | 4 |
| LA400ECB | Introduction to Children’s Literature | 3 |
| ED303PCB | Introduction to Educational Research | 3 |
| SS300GEB | Introduction to Environmental Studies & SD | 2 |
| LA302ECB | Language & Literacy in the Early Years | 3 |
| LA211ECB | Language and Literacy in the Early Years | 3 |
| ED401ECB | Leadership & Administration in EC | 3 |
| MT302ECB | Mathematics & Science for EC Classroom | 3 |
| NS400ECB | Mathematics & Science in Early Childhood | 3 |
| MT101ECB | Mathematics in EC 1 | 3 |
| MT111ECB | Mathematics in EC 2 | 3 |
| RE300ECB | Moral Education & Spirituality in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ED402PCB | Research Applied: Theory into Practice | 2 |
| ED400ECB | School, Family & Community Relations | 3 |
| ED302PCB | Special Needs in Education | 2 |
| MT301ECB | Teaching Young Children Mathematics | 3 |
| ED101PCB | The Emerging Professional | 3 |
| ED311PCB | Special Needs in E. C. Education | 2 |
Entry Requirements
– Credit Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Primary Education
– Pass* Diploma in Early Childhood or Primary Education
*Applicants with a pass Diploma will be required to do
prerequisite courses
Documents Required
– Application Fee
– Birth Certificate
– Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
– Deed Poll (if applicable)
– Transcript(s) (if applicable)
– CSEC/GCE/SSC Certificate(s)
– 2 References (written with a stamp or seal on a Letterhead)
– 1 Photograph
– Copy of Diploma (if applicable)
Duration of Programme
– 5 Semesters (Part-Time ONLY)
Minimum credits required – 60