The last few decades have seen considerable change in our environment both globally and locally. Some of these changes have wrought immense strain on our environment and man’s ability to sustain himself in the future. Such changes include global warming, deforestation, improper garbage disposal and waste of resources. It is with these circumstances in mind, that the need to develop and implement an Environmental Studies programme to reverse the current trend of environmental degradation and create a balance which is needed for man’s existence worldwide.
The Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica realizes that environmental education is critical to ensure the long-term well-being of the Jamaican environment. Education can create the awareness and employable skills seen as necessary for the identification, remediation, and prevention of environmental problems on a national and international scale.
Skills Gained
Who Should Apply
Requirements
Course Structure - Full Time
Who Should Apply
Persons with industry experience seeking certification
• Persons with industry experience who need formal training
• Persons who want to change their career path
• High school graduates interested in careers in Engineering
Requirements
General
Five (5) CSEC / GCE subjects including English Language* and Mathematics* with grade I, II or III/ A, B or C. Note that a grade III pass in CSEC must be after June 1998 or any equivalency recognized by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ).
*Equivalency courses available to persons who do not have required CSEC/GCE/SSC pass in these subjects.
Pathways
Flexible enrollment that allows you to further your education with whatever qualification you have in hand. ECC will create a Personal Development plan for each student to achieve their educational goals.
Mature Entry (all programmes)
Candidates over the age of 25 years who do not have the academic qualification required will need to have completed at least five (5) years industry experience and should submit a portfolio.
Course Structure - Full Time
SEMESTER I | SEMESTER II | |
Communication 1 | Communications II | |
| Foundation concepts in Mathematics I | Foundation concepts in Mathematics II /Pre-Calculus | |
| Fundamentals of Information Technology | Introduction to Ecology | |
Introduction to the Psychology | Geography II | |
Life Science | Agriculture and the Environment | |
Geography 1 | Caribbean Studies | |
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SEMESTER III | SEMESTER IV | |
Industry and the Environment | Tourism and the Environment | |
Foreign Language I | Disaster Preparedness & Management | |
Introduction to Management | Environmental Impact Assessment | |
Marine Environment | College Elective | |
Geology | Public Relations | |
Waste and Water Management | Work Experience | |
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Course Structure-Part Time
| SEMESTER I | SEMESTER II | ||
| Communication 1 | Communication II | ||
| Foundation Concepts in Mathematics I | Agriculture and the Environment | ||
| Fundamentals of Information Technology | Foundation Concepts in Mathematics II | ||
| Geography I | Geography II | ||
| SUMMER I | SEMESTER III | ||
| Introduction to Ecology | Industry and the Environment | ||
| Pre-Calculus | Marine Environment | ||
| Life Science | Waste and Water Management | ||
| Elective | Geology | ||
| SEMESTER IV | SUMMER II | ||
| Caribbean Studies | Introduction to Management | ||
| Disaster Preparedness and Management | Foreign Language | ||
Tourism and the Environment | Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Public Relations | Environmental Impact Assessment |
- Duration: 2 Years
- Modality: Online/Face 2 Face
- Skill Level: Management
- Completion Rate: 80%
- Certified: Yes
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