Student Handbook 2016
Student Handbook 2016
A Member Iinstitution of
The Joint Board of Teacher Education
The University of the West Indies
President
The Lord Bishop of Jamaica
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Howard Gregory
Principal
Mr. Garth Anderson
B.A. (Hons.), M.A. Educational Administration
The Seal
The Seal depicts a heraldic shield with a central device of an open book, which is a symbol of learning. Above
is a bishop’s mitre and around it a garland of flowers bearing the College Motto in Latin.
The Motto
Caritate Et Sapientia Educare
(To Educate through Love and wisdom)
This motto represents the policy of the College: the promotion of education based on high academic standards,
supported by dedication to Christian principles.
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Table of Contents
Chairman’s Message 4
Church Teachers’ College History 5
Vision, Mission and Philosophy of the College 6
Vision6
Mission6
Philosophy6
Teacher Education Programme 7
Programme Duration 7
Areas of Specialization 7
Requirements for Entry - General Matriculation 7
Secondary Programmes 9
Programme Structure 9
Double Major Programmes 9
Major/Minor Programmes 9
Compulsory Courses 9
Academic Misconduct- Summary of Misconduct & Penalties 12
Financial Information 13
Departments17
Annual Awards 17
Services and Support 22
Clubs, Societies and Fraternities 26
Students’ Association Constitution 29
Academic Staff 33
Administrative Staff 35
Ancillary Staff 37
College Song 40
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS TO NOTE 41
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Chairman’s Message
On behalf of the Board of Management, I warmly welcome you to this new academic year in the life of Church
Teachers College (CTC).
This semester begins with our Nation being at a major underperformance, resulting in the country being heavily
indebted in what is a very difficult and uncaring world economic environment. There is therefore need for
major change, and not unexpectedly the efficiency of the country’s Education System, and the performance of
Teachers have been the subject of great discussion and debate.
CTC is prepared for the Challenges. We continue to improve the physical facilities so as to enhance the
learning environment. We are staffed by persons who are experienced and highly trained, who understand their
role, and are capable and equipped to respond to changes in the paradigm.
This is indeed an exciting time in the College’s history. This is year four of the transition from the three (3) year
diploma programme to a four (4) year bachelor of education programme. This year, we will see the graduation
of the second cohort of the Temple University Master of Education in Educational Leadership students and will
begin classes for the third cohort. Classes are well underway for the Master of Arts in Mathematics Teaching
done in collaboration with the University of Technology and the Doctoral Programme in Education Leadership
done in, partnership with Temple University. This is also the year we receive students who comprise batch 50
and begin celebrating our fiftieth anniversary with our Jubilee year being 2015.
My challenge to you as students is to focus on getting an education at CTC, rather than merely obtaining a
degree. This requires being focused on the tasks at hand, opening your minds to new thinking, embracing
technology, and fully participating in the activities of the College.
Let us all as Stakeholders focus on bringing reality to our vision of making Church Teachers College the
premier Teacher Training Institution in the Caribbean, producing graduates who will add value to Brand
Jamaica.
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Church Teachers’ College History
The College began in September 1965 as Mandeville Teachers’ College, with 75 students, twenty-four of whom
were men. The institution was established with the blessing and authority of the Rt. Rev. Percival Gibson,
then Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Jamaica. The moving figure to obtain the facilities for a College of
Education in Mandeville at that time was the Rt. Rev. Benjamin Vaughan, Bishop of Mandeville. He was the
first chairman of the Board of Management, and he ensured that benefactors like the Kerr Jarrett family, Dr.
Herbert Morrison and the Ministry of Education were convinced of the value of the College to the community
and the island in general. Bishop Vaughan remained a faithful friend and benefactor of the College until his
death in 2003.
The first Acting Principal was Mr. R. Geralt Jones from Wales, whose wife Mrs. Sue Jones, taught music.
Other members of the academic staff at the beginning were Deaconess Winnie Hoilett, (who later became
the Rev. Winnie Bolle), Mrs Joan Swaby who taught Spanish and English, Mrs Phyllis Bachelor, who taught
Home Economics, and Mr Kenneth Thaxter, then a lay reader in the Anglican Church, who taught English,
Social Studies, History and Physical Education. The first permanently appointed principal of the College
was the Rev. Orland Lindsay. He served from 1967-1970 and later became Archbishop of the West Indies.
He was succeeded by the Rev. William Murray who served from 1970-1978. He later became the Bishop of
Mandeville.
In the early years, the College offered courses to 25 primary teachers as well as 50 Secondary Teachers. As the
institution grew, it increased the number of Secondary Teachers. Later, Post-Certificate students in both Primary
and Secondary areas were trained and since the dawn of the 90’s the College has also trained University
Graduates who wished to pursue professional qualifications with a Diploma in Teacher Education. Today, the
College is partnering with other Teachers Colleges of Jamaica and the University of the West Indies and is on
track to graduate students with Bachelor of Education degrees that will be awarded by the UWI.
The College has grown from its small beginning of 75 students in 1965 and now has a student population of
over 800 students. It has re-introduced the Early Childhood Education into its curriculum, and now trains
teachers in Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education and Primary Education. It has a Continuing
Education Institute that offers a number of post graduate and degree completion programmes. It has state
of the art Computer Labarotaries that prepare students in training to teach computer skills in schools, and to
use technology as a tool to deliver lessons. The College served as a University of the West Indies Distance
Education Centre (UWIDEC) that offered a B. Ed. in Secondary Education, a collaborative distance programme
between the UWI and the Ministry of Education. The College is also linked to Temple University in the USA
through which it offered a programme leading to a B. Sc. in Primary and Early Childhood Education. The
collaboration is now focused on the offering of both a Master of Education and a Doctor of Education in
Educational Leadership. There is also a Master of Arts in Mathematics that is offered in collaboration with
University of Technology
Over the past 40 years, the College has achieved high academic honours. It has won awards for its performance
in Mathematics, English and other subject areas in the final Joint Board of Teacher Education examinations.
It has produced J.J., Mills scholars, and graduates who have proceeded to excel in higher University Degrees
and worked in Universities in Jamaica, Canada, the United States of America, and elsewhere. A number of
outstanding past students have been appointed principals of Schools and are performing very well. A number of
others have become ministers of religion, lawyers, etc., and hold very responsible positions in Jamaica and the
wider world.
Perhaps the most outstanding achievement of the College has been in its development of human resources
and scholars with a love for community Service. For example, as early as 1967 when schools in Portland and
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Hanover were closed for lack of teachers, graduating students from Church Teachers’ College: Mandeville
volunteered to go to open closed schools and so provided hope for those bereft communities. Over the years,
through its clubs and societies, and through its Physical Education Department, the College has continued to
offer assistance to Children’s Homes, the mentally and physically challenged, and schools which need help to
organize and run sporting events.
The College has remained tightly organized with an alert Board of Management chaired by Mr. Michael
McCatty, a very gifted and talented Academic Staff, and a co-operative and student oriented Administrative and
Ancillary Staff. The following persons have served as Principals since 1978:
The College continues to uphold the high standards embodied in its Motto: the promotion of education based on
high academic standards supported by the dedication to Christian principles.
Mission
The Mission of the College is to train men and women who:
Philosophy
The philosophy of the College is based on two tenets: accent on INDIVIDUAL WORTH and on
EXCELLENCE. In pursuing this philosophy, the institution is guided by the belief that in order to achieve our
full potential as human beings we need Divine Grace. We therefore focus on the development of the whole
person, including the spiritual, academic, social, physical, cultural, aesthetic, religious and moral aspects of the
student’s formation while pursuing excellence in all aspects of education.
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Teacher Education Programme
The Teacher Education Programme is a four-year course of studies, consisting of a minimum of 135 credit
hours, leading to the Bachelor of Education Degree (B. Ed) in teaching.
Programme Duration
A student shall normally complete the B. Ed. programme in not less than four years.
Areas of Specialization
There are three programmes from which students may select one.
Early Childhood: Preparation to teach children between birth and 8 years, including Grades 1 to 3 of the Pri-
mary Level.
Primary Level: Preparation to teach children between the ages of 6 and 12.
Secondary Level: Preparation to teach specific subjects to adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 years.
i. Five CXC/CSEC subjects including English A and Mathematics at the General Proficiency Grades I,
II and III (effective June 1998) or their equivalent.
ii. Students reading Early Childhood and Primary education, should normally possess the requirements
stated in (i) which should include a Physical Science subject Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated
Science, or Human and Social Biology and either a Social Science subject such as History, Geography
or Social Studies or an Arts subject
iii. Students reading Secondary Education should normally possess within the general requirement,
passes in their teaching (major)minor) subjects at CXC /CSEC General Proficiency Grades I or II or
GCE ‘O’ level Grades A or B or their equivalent.
iv. Candidates seeking entry into the Early Childhood programme may use the NCTVET level II
qualifications in Early Childhood as one of the 5 subjects required for matriculation. Applicants
holding the High School Equivalency Programme (HISEP) certification, having successfully
completed all five subject areas, will be deemed to have fully satisfied entry requirements into the
Early Childhood and Primary programmes
v. In addition to the general matriculation requirements outlined in (i) to (v), students may have to
satisfy other requirements specific to individual specializations
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• Representative sampling of work (where applicable) over the three-year period immediately
preceding application.
• Written 500 word account of life history and a vision of their role in education.
• Documentation to substantiate certificates/awards obtained in the informal setting, e.g., on-the-
job courses.
• Recommendations from professional educator(s) and person(s) who have supervised him/her in
his/her area of competence.
ii. Examinations to assess learning potential which should include the assessment of the candidates’
proficiency in Numeracy and English.
iii. At least 2 subjects attained through a formal examination system.
a. The assessment of students for mature entry should will take place during the regular
college recruitment period.
b. Students admitted under this clause cannot normally be given exemptions. However, in the
case of applications in practical areas, where there is clear evidence of qualifications which
merit exemptions from content area courses, application can be made for consideration to be
given.
e) Challenge Examination
An individual who deems himself/herself to have covered the content of a particular course but who may not
have documentary proof which establishes such competence, may apply to sit the relevant examination as a
challenge examination. Such an individual will have one chance to establish his/her competence. If unsuccessful
in this attempt, he/she must take the TCJ course in question at a college of his/her choice and meet the stipulated
conditions with regard to course work and attendance at lectures. Such a candidate must be registered with a
TCJ institution.
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Secondary Programmes
Programme Structure
The TCJ currently recognizes five areas, hereafter called programmes, in which students may be educated and
trained as teachers. They are Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, Special Education and Literary Studies. The
College offers training in three programmes, Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education . Programmes
are offered on a day and evening full time basis.
Students must pursue subjects in ONE of the following combinations in the Secondary Programme.
Major/Minor Programmes
Majors Minors
Religious Education History/Social Studies
Physical Education Science, Mathematics, Geography
Computer Science Mathematics or Business Education
Spanish English or Social Studies
Mathematics Science, Business Education/Computer Science
Geography Science or Social Studies, Physical Education
Social Studies History, Geography or Religious Education
Other Programmes
Early Childhood
Primary Education
Compulsory Courses
All students will be required to pursue courses in General Education and Professional Studies, in addition to the
programme’s specific courses.
ALLOCATION OF CREDITS
COMPONENT % # OF CREDITS
General Education 20% 27 credits
Professional Studies 30% 42 credits
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Specialization 45% 62 credits
Elective 5% 6 credits
Students are also required to complete courses which lead to their personal development.
Where students have failed a course, having failed either the course work or the examination, they shall be
required to repeat only the component that has been failed. A grade of F in course work or examination cannot
be redeemed by a passing grade in of these components.
Students must complete course work requirements before the commencement of the examination in each
semester or year, otherwise students should not be allowed to sit the examination.
Levels of Passes
To qualify for the award of the B. Ed in Teaching, a student must complete the entire programme of credit and
non-credit courses, as approved by the TCJ and the UWI. In addition, the student must display the personal
qualities suitable for teaching. The [Link] in Teaching is classified as Honours, Credit or Pass.
Conditions of Passing
The [Link] Programme is assessed in two parts; part one coincides with Year I and II courses and part two with
Years III and IV courses. Two levels of failure are recognized (a) Outright Failure where the candidate has failed
the examination as a whole and (b) Referral where the candidate has failed one or two subjects. (This depends
on the subject).
Promotion
Normally, students who pass in each year will be promoted to the next. However, for disciplinary reasons, the
college may refuse to permit a student to continue in the programme even where the student has been successful
in the examination. In like manner, the college may withhold a degree from a student for disciplinary reasons. In
all the matters above, the Code of Regulations of the Ministry of Education shall apply.
Students in a promotional status, but trailing a pre-requisite course, must seek academic advice about the course
that they are eligible to take.
Incompletion
Where a student withdraws from an examination prior to the date set, that student shall be classified as
incomplete. A student withdrawing from an examination must do so in writing to the principal of the college
no less than forty-eight hours before the examination is held and provide justifiable reasons for the request. A
student classified as in-complete should be treated in the same way as a candidate sitting for the first time, i.e.,
the student is not referred.
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Aegrotat Award
i. Where a student is absent from not more than 50 percent of the written examinations through illness,
the principal may submit course work in the relevant subjects to the Examination and Assessment
Committee which may recommend Pass or Failure.
ii. Normally, any such application must be made at the time when scripts are submitted and must be
accompanied by:
• medical certificate covering the period of the examination;
• a statement from the college principal that the student has satisfactorily covered the course(s).
iii. In making the recommendation for the awarding or withholding of an Aegrotat, the Examination and
Assessment Committee shall take into consideration the assessment of coursework, college tests and
any other evidence of the student’s academic and professional ability submitted by the principal. An
Aegrotat candidate receiving award shall be granted the minimum passing grade of C.
iv. An Aegrotat may be awarded for the Practicum provided the student has completed at least 10 weeks
of the practice.
v. An Aegrotat will only be awarded to a student with good achievement records and will in no case be
awarded for a course in which a student is referred.
vi. A student who wishes subsequently to sit the examination, having been granted an Aegotat, should be
allowed to do so after surrendering the Aegrotat status and the examination grade shall stand.
Re-sitting Courses
Students who have failed a course may re-sit that course at the time of its next sitting. The time of the re-sits
will depend upon the discretion of the college, the desire of the individual and whether the course is being
offered and examined in that semester.
A student who has failed a course is required to register for the course and attend classes before re-sitting the
examination.
Repeating
Where a student fails or is referred, it is at the discretion of the principal whether or not the student may be
given permission to re-enter college and to attend classes in order to complete his/her studies. The College’s
decision will depend on its resources and the extent to which the principal is convinced that a second
opportunity would be beneficial to the student.
When a course is discontinued, one examination sitting will be allowed after the discontinuation to facilitate
students who had failed the course. Thereafter students must register for the replacement course.
Appeals of Grades:
i. Students may appeal their grades in any course in any of the two Parts, provided that the appeal is
lodged within six weeks of the ratification
ii. The appeal must be lodged with the principal, who shall be obliged to carry out an investigation to
ascertain the justification of the grounds of appeal. A non-refundable fee to be set by the College must
accompany all appeals
iii. If in the opinion of the Principal there is justification for the appeal, the Principal shall forward the
appeal to the Appeals Committee of the TCJ.
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iv. If in the opinion of the Principal there are no justifiable grounds for the appeal, he/she shall notify the
student in writing, copying it to the Chair of the Appeals Committee.
v. No appeal shall be entertained from students for courses in which they are incomplete or from
students who have withdrawn from a programme.
MISCONDUCT PENALTIES
Presenting oneself for another for the purpose of Debarment from all TCJ programmes
taking a test or examinations; or by allowing oneself
to be represented by another for the same
Having prior knowledge of the content of examination Cancellation of all results in the course
question paper and/or using same in the examination
Obtaining or collaborating with another person Debarment from all TCJ programmes examination
in obtaining, unadministered papers prior to the
examination;
Selling or publishing unadministered examination Debarment from all TCJ programmes
papers, or other work assigned for the purpose of
academic credit;
A second incidence of breach of Examination Debarment of all TCJ programmes
procedures as set out in the subsequent sections.
Possessing and using unauthorized examination aids/ Disqualification of all grades of the particular
devices/materials examination sitting and suspension from TCJ
programme for a period of two semester during
which time there should be professional counselling.
Cellular phones in the presence of, or on the person of Cancellation of results in the course
a student in an examination
Copying another person’s paper, lab report or other Cancellation of results in the course.
assignment.
Possessing aids/devices/materials; Cancellation of Examination results (including of
Course work) in the Course for that particular
examination
Copying from another candidate’s work; Disqualification of all grades for the particular
examination sitting.
Altering examination grade after the work has been Cancellation of grade for the course; professional
evaluated; counselling for at least one semester.
Forging or altering or falsifying any academic record, Debarment from all TCJ programmes
or making use of any altered, forged or falsified
record for purposes of academic credit;
Accepting unauthorized assistance whether directly or Disqualification of all grades of the particular
indirectly from another individual in the sitting of an examination sitting
examination sitting
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Representing as one’s individual writing and/or final Cancellation of grades for the course and counseling
product a jointly written or produced submission of
any description.
Fabricating research results. This includes false Cancellation of course work grades and suspension
claims regarding research results, interviews or for at least two semesters with professional
procedures; the omission of statements regarding counseling.
interviews procedures, or experiments where omission
cannot be justified
Directly or indirectly receiving or giving assistance to Disqualification of all grades for the particular
another candidate during the examination; examination sitting.
Plagiarism: that is the offering as one’s own work Cancellation of all grades in the course with academic
words, data, ideas, arguments calculations, designs or counseling grades in the course selling.
productions of another without appropriate citation;
Producing a paper, lab report, or other assignment for Cancellation of results in the course
another student;
Having in his/her possession in an examination a Cancellation of results in the course
cellular phone or other electronic device used for
communication
Class Attendance
For each course, students are obliged to attend classes to the full limit of the number of hours provided by
the college in any particular semester. Where students miss more than 10 percent of the hours provided for a
particular course, without first requesting in writing and receiving the written permission of the Academic Board
they will not be permitted to sit the examination terminating that course.
Financial Information
Tuition Fees
Church Teachers’ College has approved a fees policy for students attending the institution. Under the terms of
the fee payment policy, all tuition, miscellaneous and residence fees will be due and payable at the start of each
academic year. However, students may opt to pay on a semester basis. Fees must be paid prior to registration.
Failure to meet the stipulated registration date will attract a late fee.
Only in exceptional and verifiable cases of financial difficulty will consideration be given to allow payment
beyond the dates specified. All requests for special consideration must be made, in writing, to the Principal,
prior to the stipulated registration date.
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or awaiting the results of an appeal, will be allowed to register with payment of 40% of their tuition, with the
understanding that the loan status “E” is communicated to the College by the last working day in October.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in students being deregistered.
Scholarship Beneficiaries
Students whose scholarship applications are pending will not be able to complete registration unless payment of
40% of their tuition along with full payment of all other relevant fees are made with the understanding that the
scholarship award is communicated to the College by the last working day in October.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in students being deregistered.
Deregistration
Any student who fails to comply with the agreed payment schedule, in a given semester, will be deregistered
and will no longer be able to access any service provided by the College.
PAYMENT GUIDELINES
1. Payment may be made before the registration period to avoid congestion and consequent delays at the
bank.
2. Payment MUST be made on vouchers provided by the College at any branch of National Commercial
Bank. (Please ensure that the information on the copies of vouchers can be read).
3. Full time students have the option to pay using debit/credit card at the College cashier PRIOR to the
registration days.
OTHER FEES
Miscellaneous Fees
These are fees which are payable by students and MUST be paid in full at the start of each academic year, prior
to registration.
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replaced at a cost to the student. Please contact the Student Services Department for further information.
Fees for status letter, transcripts, replacement or registration or examination cards etc.
Students will be required to pay a fee upon request for status letters, transcripts, replacement cards etc. These
requests should be made online, or at the Student Services Department.
NB. All fees will be posted at the start of each academic year and are subject to change without prior
notice.
Refunds to Students
Refund of tuition fees will be processed in the following cases:
• Overpayment of fees
• Approved Ministry of Education Scholarship awardees where refunds become necessary.
• Payment of fees by SLB or Ministry of Education results in a credit on the student’s account for
the academic year.
• Where requests for the following have been approved:
• Leave of Absence (LOA)
• Withdrawal
• Deferral of Entry
• Change of academic/registration status (Full-Time to Part-Time)
• Payment of fees by a donor results in a credit on the student’s account for the academic year, and the
donor has to authorise a refund to student.
Refund Process
Students are required to complete the Refund/Payment Request Form, which is available at the Accounts
Department to initiate the process. This form duly completed should be submitted to the Principal’s office with
the required cover letter. Final approval for payment is given by the Principal or his Designate.
Refunds are payable by cheque and the normal processing time is fourteen (14) working days from the form is
received by the College.
Students will be granted a refund of fees for the relevant semester based on the time frame in which applications
for Deferral of Entry, Leave of Absence or Withdrawal are received in writing to the College.
Refund Schedule
The date that applies for the purpose of calculation will be the date on which the College receives the request, in
writing and is as follows:
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Within the first week of the start of the semester - 90%
Week 2 - 85%
Week 3 - 75%
Week 4 - 65%
Week 5 - 60%
Week 6 – 50%
Week 7 – 40%
Week 8 – 25%
After week 8 - 0%
Students who pay residence fees but do not take up residence will receive100% refund when this is verified by
the relevant Dean.
Note: Students who have outstanding fees and have applied for Leave Of Absence (LOA) or have withdrawn
from a programme will be required to pay the fees due, based on the schedule below:
Students who withdraw from the Student Loan Bureau scheme must pay all fees applicable to the year group.
Students are required to complete the Refund/Payment Request Form, which is available at the Accounts
Department to initiate the process. This form should be submitted to the Accounts Department with the original
receipt duly attached. The refund will be subject to verification.
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Departments
Early Childhood and Primary Unit
The Early Childhood and Primary Unit interacts with all the students who are being prepared to teach in Early
Childhood and Primary institutions respectively.
Department of Humanities
This department offers courses in Geography, History, Physical Education, Religious Education and Social
Studies.
Department of Mathematics/Science
This department offers all the courses in Mathematics and Science.
Department of Technology
This Department comprises the divisions of Computer Studies, Business Studies and Human Ecology
(previously named Home Economics).
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Annual Awards
Criteria for Awards
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10. LAWRENCE DYER TROPHY
This is awarded to the Third Year Student with the best performance in History.
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20. THE NORMA E. THOMPSON AWARD FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
This award goes to the student who exhibits innovation in the teaching of Religious Education and who also
shows interest and drive to do research in the field of world religions and their impact on society.
Orientation
The aim of the Orientation process is to acquaint new students with the curricula of the College and to assist
them in understanding College life so as to enable them to settle in quickly. During this period, important
information is given by members of staff and representatives of the Student Body. Time is approved for
recreation and tours of the town of Mandeville.
The Guidance and Counselling Unit is located on Vaughan Hall, Celestial Drive in Room 37.
Its mission is to assist in the creation and maintenance of an environment that will foster the well-being and
personal development of members of the College community.
In addition to providing information and counseling, the guidance and counseling programme offers an
excellent Peer Educators/Peer Leadership Training(this is optional; students are certified on completion…) also,
there are stimulating personal development/group dynamics sessions for all students. These programmes are
designed to foster the development of skills relating to students emotional growth and empowerment of SELF
The student services Unit organizes and coordinate special events, one such is “World Aids Day”
The Guidance Counselor believes:
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• Student have worth and value
• Students have the ability to make wise decisions
• Students need caring adults in their lives
• Students have strengths that can be built upon
• Students are ultimately responsible for their own decisions
Students can schedule their appointment. However an “open door” policy is accommodated.
The overall goal of the Peer Educators/Leaders Training is to develop a group of Peer Educators within the
Education System.
Peer Educators/leaders are students, who are interested in helping others, thus sought training. Peer Educators,
because of their own healthy choices and their willingness to be leaders, can help create a new, positive, and in
essence, real norm.
During the training students are exposed to several relevant topics inclusive of ground rules and assignments:
At the end of the training, students who fulfill the requirements are certified and are introduced to the “college
family”.
Certified Peer Educators have monthly meetings, on-going presentations take place, and activities are planned.
Health Services
At Church Teacher’s College, the primary mission of Health Services is to scaffold physical and emotional
health of our students and staff. Our goal is to promote safety and general health of the college community. The
Health Service Team comprises of a fully qualified Guidance Counsellor, a Chaplain and a Registered Nurse.
The School Nurse is employed full-time by the College to serve the needs of the college population. A
furnished Sick-Bay facilitates the remediation of minor health issues. For more serious medical concerns and
emergencies, a team of Doctors, identified by the college are located in close proximity to the college as well as
a public hospital which is within ten minutes from the college.
The Sick-Bay operational hours are; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm on
Fridays. Additionally, other health care facilities are also locally available, including dental, psychiatric, and
optical care. Students are responsible for any medical bills they incur at these treatment facilities. Standard
insurance coverage is afforded to students.
In the event of emergency, students should contact the nurse.
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Dining Services
The College has a Dining Room which serves two meals– Breakfast and Lunch . Students are expected to
provide for their evening and weekend meals .
All meals provided by the College must be eaten in the Dining Room. If a student is too ill to be out of bed,
appropriate arrangements will be made by the Nurse or the Warden. College utensils are not to be removed
from the Dining Room at any time. Failure to observe this rule will be treated as misappropriation of College
property.
Students are to be appropriately dressed, in order to obtain and consume meals in the Dining Room. Meals
should be consumed using personal cutlery at all times
Meal Times
Meal times are subject to change for special functions and during examinations period..
Parking Services
Parking lots are located at different locations on the campus, however the eastern side of Vaughan Hall is
designated for student parking. Also available for students and visitors, is the area in front of the dining room.
Parking is also available to the side of the William Murray Lecture Theatre.
Library Services
The College Library has recently made improvement to its infrastructure and now boasts a newly constructed
museum. It serves a population of over 800 students, staff and members of the wider community. It currently
has a seating capacity for 110 students, which facilitates group as well as individual study, in a fully air-
conditioned environment suitable for learning.
The library is equipped with thirteen (13) computers, two (2) of which are reserved for Postgraduate candidates.
Users can enjoy the ease of wireless internet connection for use with their own devices.
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The Library’s collection is arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System and comprises of books,
pamphlets, maps, globes, journals (print and online) other serials and audiovisuals. Access is provided to a full
text, electronic database - EBSCOHost, with special features of the Caribbean Search Database and ERIC. We
protect our resources with the assistance of closed circuit cameras. For services of reprographies, laminating and
binding, students will have to visit the Documentation Center. Other services such as Book Ordering, Current
Affairs Awareness, Reference Consultation and Book Loans are available.
The Brown’s Town Campus Library (BTL) mirrors the same services of the Main Campus Library.
We are now in the process of establishing a Virtual Collection. Users are now benefitting from an online
catalogue, soon to be augmented by a collection of approximately 30,000 e-books.
Under normal circumstances, the Library is opened from Monday to Saturday each week. Detailed information
on the Opening Hours and Library Rules and Policies, are available at the Library, on the Library’s link of the
College’s website or in the Library’s handout.
Computer Services
There is a micro-lab housing approximately 30 computers. In addition, there are two IT labs and a
library lab. All facilities have internet access. Currently there is wireless access at the College’s library.
Chaplaincy
For some persons, the word “spirituality” conjures up pictures of a holier than thou attitude, or loud singing
and clapping and external evidences of ‘getting into the Spirit’, or frequent attendance at church services, or
meetings (private or public) whose objective is not so much to introduce persons to Jesus Christ but to try to get
them to join a particular branch of the Christian faith or some other religion. However, the dictionary definition
of the word does not give these as evidence of “spirituality”. Neither does it say that it is loud emotional
preaching with altar calls.
Various dictionaries tell us that the word “spirituality” can refer to an ultimate or immaterial reality; an inner
path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the deepest values and meanings by which
people live. Spirituality can also be seen as a spiritual path along which one advances to achieve a given
objective, such as a higher state of awareness, to become a ‘perfect’ human being, or to achieve a sense of
communication with God. Every event in life may be seen as happenings or occasions along the spiritual path.
At Church Teachers’ College: Mandeville, all members of the CTC ‘family’ – staff, students, even visitors –
are exposed to, and influenced by, the spirituality which has been preserved and adhered to since its founding.
The founders – the Anglican Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands under the episcopacy of the late Rt.
Rev. Percival Gibson, and the late Rt. Rev. Benjamin Vaughan, together with the Ministry of Education and
the benefactors of the College looked to God for guidance and direction in establishing this institution. They
envisioned a place that would provide ‘Christian teachers’ for Jamaica – persons with morals and integrity,
persons who would mould lives and not just teach subjects, persons who themselves had a relationship with the
Master Teacher, Jesus Christ and whose lives were fashioned after his example. This is a difficult task in modern
Jamaica, but through the continued efforts of a resident Chaplain, and the efforts of the Principal and a Staff
which understands the vision and mission of the college, and some students who come to us already committed
to Jesus Christ, much has been achieved, and continues to be achieved in the area of spirituality.
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The College Chapel, St. Matthias, and its devotional exercises continue to leave indelible marks on the hearts
and lives of many a student. Evidence of this may be seen in the lives and work of our past students and in their
many positive comments. The denominational fraternities, the University and Colleges Christian Fellowship,
the University and Colleges Apostolic Ministry, the various singing and prayer groups, continue to give
strength and support to students. Visiting speakers from different denominations continue to assist us along the
spiritual path. The mutual concern for one another in times of crisis, the readiness to help during hardships of
one kind or another, diligence to duties, efforts to develop good work ethics, respect for self and others, trust
in the Lordship of Jesus Christ, all speak to the kind of spirituality that is being fostered – a spirituality that
demonstrates in personal and practical ways a person’s commitment to the spirit of Christ.
Mentorship Programme
Students are assigned to a Mentor (Academic Staff member) who will provide them with the opportunity
for, and access to, professional growth and development. This is done outside of the reporting relationships,
through regular meetings and discussion.
The Placement Officer is also responsible for placing Students on Teaching Practice and assists them to find
jobs in schools on graduating.
House System
All students are assigned to a House for the purpose of socializing and taking part in a variety of healthy
competitive activities.
Members of staff are assigned to each House where they share the social life of the House.
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Clubs, Societies and Fraternities
Potential Officer Corp: to train Officers to serve as Commanding Officers in The Cadet Force.
Debating Club: is for those seeking to sharpen their wits and tongues, and to practice their knowledge of
parliamentary procedure.
Performing Arts Club: for those interested in the arts, this being where all arts meet.
Circle K Club: a community service club sponsored by the Kiwanis, an international organization.
4-H Club: one of the several avenues for developing leadership skills, especially at the rural community level.
Home Economics Club: particularly for those men, as well as women, whose time-table does not permit them
to pursue this subject, but who would like to develop home making skills.
Electronic Journalism Club: for the development of high standards of reporting and electronic publication.
Rotaract: to provide service to the community through fellowship and hard work.
Science & Technology Club: for students to apply concepts learnt in class in their everyday lives.
Spanish Club: to expose students to an environment of learning about the Spanish culture while using the
language.
Information & Communications Technology Club (ICT) Club: This club’s motto is “Advancing through
Technology”; where training and introduction of new aspects of technology, computer care and management are
the main areas of focus.
The Art of Speaking Club: A club focused on the proper and continuous use of the English language among
student-teachers, with emphasis on preparing them for public speaking.
The Geography Society: this is where persons can come & learn more about the interesting aspects of the
geographical region.
The Environmental Club: This club’s aim is to create an environmentally aware and correct college campus.
Sign Language Club: Where persons can learn the language of signing.
Visual Arts Club: This club embraces live art, that is, painting and drawing but also introduces students to
creating graphics, crafts, and surface decoration.
Math Club: The philosophy of this club is “Mathematics is not attained by chance but through diligence,
practice, discipline and hard work such that positive participation promotes success (P³S).”
Red Cross: This club has a mission of preventing and relieving suffering through areas such as to prevent and
alleviate human suffering, health and safety services and disaster relief.
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Cultural Expressions: This club encourages cultural awareness in the college community.
Young Entrepreneurs: This club’s mission is to “Expand Our Minds…Be Innovative and Change Our World”;
it aims to promote and encourage entrepreneurship within the college.
Sport Activities
Denominational Fraternities
Anglican Fraternity: The objective of this fraternity is ‘to unify and strengthen the spiritual bond among our
fellow students as we have been exhorted by the Lord, through preaching the Word of God. Ultimately they will
find Jesus to be their Lord and Friend, and come to know Him as their Saviour. We aim to achieve this objective
through personal witnessing, regular worship and through exemplary living.’
Baptist: Their aim is to testify of God’s love to others and to participate in outreach programmes to uplift the
needy.
Seventh Day Adventist: seeks to express God’s love and grace through singing and fellowship. And seek to
encourage others to follow Christ.
UCAM: (Universities and Colleges Apostolic Ministry) engages in visitation programmes to hospitals, children
and golden age homes. They have regular retreats to fulfill outreach mission to the needy.
UCCF: (University and Colleges Christian Fellowship) to help students engage in reading and discussing the
Bible, to strive for spiritual growth, and to encourage them to share the Word of God
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Students’ Association Constitution
1. All fulltime Students of Church Teachers’ College: Mandeville shall be members of Church Teachers’
College: Mandeville Students’ Association (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”).
2. The aim of the Association shall be to promote unity of purpose and common understanding in the
furtherance of the educational, social, cultural, moral and religious purposes of the College.
3. The Association shall have authority to:
a. elect members of the Students’ Council; after nominees have been approved by the Principal or
his designate.
b. make by-laws for the internal management and administration of the Association, subject to the
approval of the Principal, on the recommendation of the Staff-Student Executive Committee.
4. The Students’ Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) shall manage and administer the
affairs of the Association
a. The Council shall comprise -
i. Two Presidents (male and female); selected from students going into the final year
ii. Two Vice Presidents (male and female); selected from students going into the third
year.
iii. One representative from each year of the Teacher Education Programme;
iv. One representative from the Fulltime Evening Programme
v. Two representatives from each Hall of Residence, one from the final year, and one
from the third year. However, where a Hall exceeds fifty residents there shall be three
Representatives; the third being from the second year.
vi. Two Non-Residential representatives
vii. One representative from each Off Campus Site
b. At its first meeting the Council shall elect -
i. two of its members to the posts of Secretary and Treasurer respectively;
ii. one of its members to the Board of Management of the College.
c. Members of the Council shall hold Office for the academic year and shall be eligible for re-
election. If a vacancy occurs in any Office it shall be filled by the Association at a by-election
to be held within two (2) weeks after such vacancy has occurred PROVIDED THAT the
vacancy has occurred at least four (4) weeks before the Annual General Meeting.
5. Each student shall pay to the treasurer of the Council such annual membership fee as is stated in the
by-laws. The total sum collected shall be administered by the Finance Committee of the Council.
6. The Annual General Meeting of the Association shall be held within eight weeks of the end of the
second semester of each academic year when the following business shall be conducted:-
i. presentation of the Reports of the Secretary and the Treasurer respectively;
ii. nomination of the Presidents and vice presidents
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(N.B. nominations and elections for all batch/site/group /hall representatives will be done
following the election of presidents and vice presidents.) All nominees must be ratified
by the Principal, or his designate, prior to elections.
iii. such other business as shall have been communicated to the Secretary and is included in
the Notice of the Meeting.
iv. Elections shall normally be held two weeks after nomination and ratification by the
principal or his/her designate.
a. A General Meeting shall also be held within the first four (4) weeks of the commencement of
the Christmas Term, at which time the election of the Year 1 Representative shall take place.
b. Notice of the Annual General Meeting and the General Meeting shall be posted on the College
Notice Board at least seven (7) days before the date of the Meeting.
c. A Special General Meeting shall be held -
i. when either of the Presidents deem it advisable, or
ii. at the request of the Principal or the Staff-Student Committee, orat the written request to
the Secretary by not less than one-third of the Members of the Association, stating the
purpose(s) for which the Meeting is required.
d. Notice of a Special General Meeting shall be posted on the College Notice Board at least three
(3) days before the date of the Meeting. The business of the Meeting shall be limited to that
stated in the Notice.
7. The quorum for General Meetings shall be two-thirds of the membership of the Association.
a. One of the Presidents shall be the Chairman at General Meetings, or in the absence of the
Presidents, one of the vice presidents, or in the absence of the foregoing, the most senior Batch
Representative shall be the Chairman..
b. A Member shall have one vote on each motion with the Chairman having a second or casting
vote.
c. Decisions at General Meetings shall be by a simple majority except where this Constitution
expressly states otherwise.
8. There shall be a meeting of the outgoing and incoming councils facilitated by the staff advisor and the
Student Development Officer, at which time there shall be an official handing over of all documents
and all information related to all projects for which monies have been spent this meeting shall take
place prior to the final week of the second semester of the academic year.
Fees
The Annual Membership Fee of the Association shall be FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) per Student
which shall be subject to increase on the recommendation of the Finance Committee and ratified by the Staff
Student Executive Committee.
The Disciplinary Committee shall comprise of the two presidents as ex officio members along with four
students from each year of the Teacher Education Programme, one of whom will be elected as Chairman.
The committee shall meet whenever a case of misconduct is brought to its attention , provided it is not being
addressed by the Administration
The Disciplinary Committee shall assist in maintaining standards of discipline among Students. The Committee
shall be empowered to put on fair trial any Student who is in breach in the areas listed below -
1. Attendance and /or Punctuality to
i. Chapel
ii. College Functions
2. Uniform
3. Breaking College (Hall) Rules
4. General Deportment
The accused student shall be given a fair opportunity to defend himself/herself before the committee
In the case of a student found to be guilty of misconduct, the form of punishment imposed by the committee
shall be such as agreed by the unanimous decision.
Any student found guilty of misconduct who fails to comply with the punishment imposed by the committee
shall be referred to the Principal.
Any student found guilty, shall have the right to appeal to the to the Principal or in his/her absence, a vice
principal.
In all cases of appeal, the principals decision shall be final.
The President shall inform the Principal in writing of the proposed trial prior to the taking of any action by
the Council. If a Student is found guilty of misconduct, the form of punishment shall be as decided by the
committee PROVIDED THAT the Principal has granted his permission.
Any society, fraternity, club or group planning an entertainment on behalf of the College on or off the premises
, shall apply for the approval of the Principal through the Committee. Application forms are to be completed in
triplicate and submitted at least ten days before the date of the proposed entertainment.
All entertainment activities of the college shall normally be opened to students of the college.
All entertainment activities shall be governed by
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1. The duration of the event shall be agreed by the Principal
2. Those making the application shall be held responsible for the good conduct of those attending, as
well as for the proper care and protection of College property, and for the maintenance of good order
within the general area of the event.
The Principal reserves the right to take action against a sitting council member in order to maintain the integrity
of the institution.
This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of those present at a General Meeting called for
that purpose PROVIDED THAT such amendment shall obtain prior approval of the Staff Student Executive
Committee .
The Staff-Student executive Committee shall advise the Principal on matters affecting the College.
The Committee shall comprise-
i. the Principal and Vice Principals;
ii. Staff Advisor to the Council ( to be ratified by the Principal);
iii. the Student Development Officer;(
iv. three other members of staff to be named by the Principal;
v. the two Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Council and the Secretary;
vi. the year/site representatives.
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Academic Staff
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Mrs. Maila Wisdom-Anderson [Link]., B.A., [Link]. Humanities
Mrs. Sirelda Garcia Cabrera [Link]., [Link]., [Link] Language & Literatures
Mrs. Tishauna McMasters-Isaacs M.A., B. Ed., Dip. Ed. Language & Literatures
PhD in English (Pursuing)
Mr. Ricardo Bennett [Link]. [Link]., P. Gd. Dip. Mathematics & Science
Rev. Michael Brown B.A., [Link]., [Link]., Dip. Ed. Mathematics & Science
Mr. Tillack Hardeen [Link]., [Link]. Mathematics & Science
MSc. Molecular Biology (Pursuing)
Mrs. Tashalie Nelson-Sleugh BEd., Dip. Ed. MSc. (Pursuing) Mathematics & Science
Mr. Devon Crossfield MEd. BSc., Dip. Ed. Mathematics & Science
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Mrs. Jennifer Elliot-Brown M.A., B.A., Dip. Ed Professional Studies
and General Education
Administrative Staff
Name Position
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Mrs. Faithlyn Hanson-Raynor Assistant Registrar
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Sandra Bent-Dawkins Clerical Assistant (Accounts)
Ancillary Staff
Name Position
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Mr. Rupert Wallace Watchman
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Mr. Gayle Boothe Groundsman
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College Song
Chorus
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS TO NOTE
HEALTH SERVICES
Nurse Station 2133
Mandeville Hospital 962-2067
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Mathematics (Major) & Science (Minor)
General Education
Electives
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Mathematics (Major) & Computer (Minor)
General Education
Electives
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Mathematics (Major) & Business (Minor)
General Education
Electives
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Mathematics Double Option Major
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Physical Education (Major) & Mathematics (Minor)
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Physical Education (Major) & Science (Minor)
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Religious Education (Major) & Social Studies (Minor)
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Religious Education (Major) & History (Minor)
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Social Studies (Major) & History (Minor)
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Social Studies (Major) & Geography (Minor)
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Social Studies (Major) & Religious Education (Minor)
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Physical Education Double Major
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Science Double Major (Biology)
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Science Double Major (Chemistry)
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
Science Double Major (Physics)
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
English Double Major
Professional Studies
General Education
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Physical Education (Major) and Geography (Minor)
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Spanish Major/ English Minor
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Spanish Major/Social Studies Minor
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Geography Major Science Minor
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
60
Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Geography Major Social Studies Minor
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
61
Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Mathematics (Major) & Business (Minor)
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
62
Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Primary
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
63
Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Early Childhood
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
64
Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Computer Science Major/Mathematics Minor
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
65
Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Computer Science Major/Mathematics Minor
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
66
Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Computer Science Major/Mathematics Minor
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
67
Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Computer Science Major/Mathematics Minor
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
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Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Human Ecology (Foods)
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
69
Church Teachers' College: Mandeville
4 Year Spread
Human Ecology (Clothing)
Professional Studies
General Education
Electives
Key
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