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T h e f a C u l T Y o f Social Sciences The anSa mCal PSYCholoGiCal reSearCh CenTre The Centre was established in 1989 to provide laboratory and other facilities for research in Psychology. One of the major objectives of the Centre is to promote and develop the discipline of Psychology at the St. Augustine Campus and the wider national community, as well as provide a physical point of contact for local and international scholars and researchers to communicate with The University on matters of psychological interest. Research interests include consumer behaviour, media analysis, educational attainment, business entrepreneurship, and crime and justice. CriminoloGY uniT The Criminology Unit is located within the Department of Behavioural Sciences at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus, and functions in collaboration with the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University. Joint research activities between the two universities focus on such areas as – the role and effectiveness of judicial institutions and their related agencies; the implications and effectiveness of certain social legislation and crime prevention; alternatives to formal litigation; media reporting and crime; and co-ordination among crime detection agencies in the Caribbean. The Unit also provides an administrative site for the UWI-based Working Group in Caribbean Criminology which consists of a team of regional and international professionals in criminology and criminal justice. master of Social Work (m.S.W.) entry requirements Candidates seeking entry to the Master of Social Work programme should hold a Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Honours or above) in Social Work. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Honours or above) in a related discipline will be considered for entry but will normally be expected to successfully complete qualifying courses as a condition of acceptance. Candidates should also preferably have 3 or more years of work experience within social work or related professions. Applicants may be required to attend an interview prior to being accepted. Programme of Study Candidates for the Masterís degree in Social Work will be required to follow the prescribed course of study for not fewer than one and a half calendar years of full-time study, or two and a half calendar years of part-time study. Students will be required to pursue seven (7) taught courses, one (non- Assessed course In Critical Thinking and Practice for Social Work and one fieldwork course - Advanced Practicum (eight courses in total), and complete a Research Project. On admission to the programme, students will be required to select a concentration from among any of the following - Advanced Social Work Interventions, Social Work Management and Administration, or HIV/AIDS Prevention, Management and Treatment - and will pursue courses related to their area of concentration. The studentís research project will be carried out on a specific topic within his/her area of concentration. full-Time STuDenTS first year In Semester I, full-time students will take four taught courses. In Semester II, they will take three taught courses plus an Advanced Practicum. Second year Students will complete their research projects during Semester I. ParT-Time STuDenTS first year In Semester I, part-time students will take a minimum of two taught courses and in Semester II they will also take a minimum of 2 taught courses. Second year In Semester I, part-time students will take a further 2 taught courses. In Semester II they will take one taught course, plus an Advanced Practicum. Third year Students will complete their research projects during Semester I. Dr. nasser mustapha (head) mrs. nisha alladin-motilal (Secretary) ms. Wenda rocke (administrative assistant) Tel: 1 (868) 645-3232 exts. 2023, 2020, 3865 Fax: 1 (868) 663-4948 E-mail: wenda.rocke@sta.uwi.tt or Nasser.mustapha@sta.uwi.edu www.sta.uwi.edu t h e u n i v e r s i t y o f t h e w e s t i n d i e s – s t . a u g u s t i n e c a m p u s > page 59
T h e f a C u l T Y o f Social Sciences DeParTmenT of BehaVioural SCienCeS m.Sc. Degree in Government entry requirements Candidates seeking entry to the M.Sc. and M.Phil. programmes should hold a Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Honours or above) in the area which they wish to pursue. Candidates seeking entry into the Ph.D. programmes should hold a Master’s degree from an approved University with a specialty in the area of study. Students may be required to attend an interview prior to being accepted. Students applying for M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees must prepare an appropriate research proposal for consideration. The M.Sc. Government programme was restructured in the 2008/2009 academic year. Students will be required to pursue eight 3-credit courses, one (1) four credit course (GOVT 6002 - Methods of Political Research), and complete an eight (8) credit Research Project in order that the degree is awarded. Full-time students are expected to complete the programme in three (3) semesters, whilst the part-time students are expected to complete the programme in five (5) semesters. The programme consists of seminars and presentations, combining individual research with in-depth analysis of the contemporary literature. Taught Courses GOVT 6002 Methods of Political Research GOVT 6003 Political Sociology I Or GOVT 6004 Political Sociology II GOVT 6005 Political Theory GOVT 6017 Public Administration II Or GOVT 6090 Contemporary International Politics I Or GOVT 6091 Contemporary International Politics II GOVT 6081 Caribbean Politics I GOVT 6082 Caribbean Politics II Plus two elective courses. The elective can be chosen from the following: GOVT 6102 Public Policy I GOVT 6003/6004 Political Sociology I or II (whichever was not previously done) GOVT 6070/6017 Public Administration I or II (whichever was not previously done) GOVT 6090/6091 International Politics I or II (whichever was not previously done) page 60 > t h e u n i v e r s i t y o f t h e w e s t i n d i e s – s t . a u g u s t i n e c a m p u s Candidates may proceed to the Research Project only after successful completion of the required taught courses. Candidates who fail any course more than once will usually be required to withdraw from the programme. m.Phil. and Ph.D. Degrees in Government The M.Phil. programme requires applicants to have a good Honours degree, with emphasis on their proposed research area. The courses outlined in the M.Sc. programme are normally required for entry into the M.Phil. programme. However, the department will decide on the eligibility and acceptance of candidates. (Students may be required to pursue three taught graduate level courses.) The Ph.D. programme requires that candidates have a good graduate research record with supporting courses. Students applying for M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees must prepare an appropriate research proposal for consideration. m.Sc. Degree in Sociology entry requirements Candidates seeking entry to the M.Sc. programme should hold a Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Honours or above) in the area they wish to pursue. Students may be required to attend an interview prior to being accepted. Programme of Study The M.Sc. Sociology programme was restructured in the 2005/2006 academic year. Students are required to read ten 3-credit courses. Students must complete a 6-credit research project in order that the degree is awarded. The Reading Course will be within the student’s area of specialisation and will comprise literature, theory and research pertinent to the research project and provided by the lecturer. Full-time students are expected to complete the programme in three (3) semesters, whilst part-time students are expected the programme in five (5) semesters. Taught Courses (SOCI 6000) Current Trends in Sociological Theory (SOCI 6001) Social Policy Analysis and Evaluation (SOCI 6014) Reading Course in Sociology (Year-long) (GOVT 6003) Political Sociology I (SOWK 6009) Family Systems and Dynamics (SOCI 6003) Advanced Research Design and Statistics in Sociology (GOVT 6004) Political Sociology II Students would be required to do two (2) of the following three (3) courses: SOCI 6016 Sociology of Development SOCI 6004 Caribbean Social Problems SOCI 6020 Peoples & Culture of the Caribbean areas of Specialisation (linked to the Reading Course): 1. Sociology of Health 2. Sociology of Education 3. Social Psychology 4. Criminology 5. Anthropology 6. Sociology of Development 7. Industrial Sociology 8. Rural Sociology 9. Political Sociology Candidates may proceed to the Research Project only after successful completion of all five courses and the reading course. research Project This project will be based on an approved topic within the student’s area of specialisation. Normally, the lecturer in charge of teaching the reading course in the student’s area of specialisation will also serve as supervisor for this project. Candidates may proceed to the research project after successful completion of the eight compulsory courses and the year-long reading course. Phil and PhD Degree in Sociology Entry into the MPhil programme requires that candidates have a good Honours degree, with some emphasis in their proposed research areas. (Students may be required to pursue at least three taught graduate level courses, one of which must be SY61A – Advanced Design and Statistics.) The PhD programme requires that candidates have a good graduate research record with supporting courses. www.sta.uwi.edu
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