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port emerging dynamic growth sectors of the economy. In addition, the course
of study provides learners with the opportunity to explore and develop an
interest in the laws and legal systems of Jamaica and the Caribbean Commu-
nity (CARICOM). For those wanting to practise law, this programme provides
a flexible route by which to complete the academic stage of the training needed
for the progression to the vocational stage of legal education or related fields.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SPORT
The Faculty of Science and Sport (FOSS) is committed to developing science
and sport within the society. It provides courses, research, and consultancy
services that relate science and technology to the educational, industrial, busi-
ness, health, and sport sectors. The courses offered include undergraduate,
graduate and continuing education courses. Additionally, the Faculty delivers
science, mathematics, and sport elective modules for all courses of study across
the University.
The Faculty comprises the School of Natural and Applied Sciences (SONAS),
the School of Mathematics and Statistics (SOMAS), the Caribbean School of
Sport Sciences (CSOSS), and the Centre for Science-based Research, Entrepre-
neurship and Continuing Studies (CSRECS).
FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The Faculty of the Built Environment was established in 1998 under the new
charter and statute of the University of Technology, Jamaica. However, its his-
tory goes back to 1958 when the Diploma in Construction Technology was
offered in the Engineering Department of the then recently established College
of Arts, Science & Technology (CAST). As demand increased for widening train-
ing opportunities in Construction Engineering and related disciplines, the
Building Department was established in 1978. The new department was made
up of six divisions delivering diploma and/or certificate programmes. In 1988
the Caribbean School of Architecture was instituted. The Faculty now com-
prises two schools, namely, the School of Building and Land Management and
the Caribbean School of Architecture. The schools deliver a wide range of
undergraduate diploma and degree programmes together with a postgraduate
diploma and two Master’s degrees. In addition, faculty members are actively
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