Master of Philosophy in Career & Technical Education

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Course Overview

Study Level

Postgraduate/Graduate

Course duration

Credits

Mode of Delivery

In Person

level 1 est. tuition

JMD$ $1,003,800 or USD$7,334

Location(s)

Papine Campus

The amounts quoted for are the existing fees for the Academic Year 2024/2025 and are subject to changes based on variation in the number of credits assigned to the course of study and the cost per credit at the time of delivery

The Master of Philosophy in Career and Technical Education aims at equipping practicing and aspiring career and technical teachers, industrial trainers, project managers and leaders in various economic sectors of the society with higher level technical, occupational, training, leadership and managerial skills and attitudes necessary for the world of work. Through this programme, participants will develop the ability to innovate and share a vision for excellence in research, teaching, and learning; raise a new generation of critical and creative thinkers, problems-solvers, leaders and managers of change that will promote collaborative relationships within their workplace and communities.

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Course Details

The Programme is designed to broadly strengthen the teaching profession by building the instructional and leadership capacity of current technical education practitioners in schools, ministries and the industries, as well as to prepare prospective candidates aspiring for higher degree, PhD in Career and Technical Education. The programme will enable participants to meet the challenges of the con temporary educational and workplace environments. It is focused on high level capacity development of the participants in the areas of research, project management, educational leadership and training in Career and Technical Education

The MPhil Programme consists of four components as follows: Core Modules (6 credits) Technical Specialization (9 credits), Research Seminar (3 credits) and Research Dissertation (22 credits). Students have the option to select modules from other graduate programmes across the University to satisfy programme requirement. The programme will be delivered on both part-time and full-time bases. The part-time option will be done within 22 months (covering four semesters and two summer sessions), commencing in September each year. The full-time option will be delivered within a minimum of 18 months covering 4 semesters and one summer session starting in September each year. Both options have provisions for online delivery mode. Programme modules shall be assessed by coursework, portfolios, examinations, presentation and grading of seminars and research dissertation.

Course Code

Majors:
– Business and Information Technology (PMSCTBIFTU1A)
– Family and Consumer Studies (PMSCTFCFTU1A)
– Industrial Technology (PMSCTITFTU1A)

Entry Requirements

All applicants for the MPhil/PhD degree in Career & Technical Education are expected to have at least a Bachelor’s degree with first class or upper second class honours, or its equivalent (at least 3.0 GPA) in the related career, technical, vocational education, industrial arts, or any related occupational education disciplines obtained from an accredited university or institution. Individuals are required to submit transcripts and satisfy an interview.

Career Opportunities

NB: This list is not exhaustive

Principal
Curriculum Evaluator
Ministry Official (Technical Vocational Unit)
Senior Teacher
University Lecturer
Career Counsellor