Type Private Website www.iuc.edu.jm Founded 2005 | Established 2005 Phone +1 876-754-1921 | |
President Rev. Dr. Maitland Evans Location Kingston, Montego Bay, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Jamaica Address 47 Old Hope Rd, Kingston, Jamaica Motto Seek Peace, Pursue Excellence Similar University College of The Carib, Mico University College, Northern Caribbean University, University Of Technolo, Edna Manley College o | ||
International university of the caribbean vp academic affairs
The International University of the Caribbean (IUC) was founded by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in November 2005. It consists of two educational entities: College for Leadership and Theological Development (CLTD) [formerly the Institute for Theological and Leadership Development] and the Mel Nathan College.
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International university of the caribbean vp academic affairs
Location-based study
The university has regional campuses, community campuses and delivery centres to cover the majority of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
Accreditation
The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) is the accrediting body for tertiary programmes in Jamaica.
There are several accredited programmes offered through College for Leadership and Theological Development (CTLD) [formerly Institute for Theological and Leadership Development] and Mel Nathan College (MNC)
(in collaboration with St. Stephen's College (SSC), Edmonton, Canada) Accredited MNC programmes:
Accreditation is currently being sought for all other programmes through the UCJ.
The normal procedure is for programmes to be delivered in keeping with UCJ guidelines and then submitted for accreditation after the graduation of the first cohort.
Scholarships
The International University of the Caribbean currently offers two (2) exciting scholarship opportunities: Tertiary Track Scholarship and First Steps Scholarship.
The Tertiary Track Scholarship is awarded to candidates based on their defined financial need, history of involvement in community work and their display of potential to be effective role models in their respective communities. Applicants are interviewed by a panel of IUC representatives prior to approval.
The First Steps Scholarship is a discount in the amount of $70,000.00 on your tuition fee for the first year of your selected programme. The programmes offered with this scholarship may vary each academic year.
The programmes on offer for 2011/2012 academic year are:
1. Bachelor of Arts in General Studies 2. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 3. Bachelor of Arts in Community Development 4. Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management 5. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 6. Bachelor of Arts in Guidance and Counselling