The B.Ed. Language Education – Literacy Studies targets teachers who wish to upgrade their status from a teaching diploma to a Bachelor’s degree. The programme of study consists of specialist courses for Literacy teachers, a core of education courses which provides the essential foundation for any programme in education, and content courses offered in the Literatures in English and Linguistics programmes. The programme is intended to stimulate students’ commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development. This programme provides a basis for entry into a range of Master’s of Education programmes, such as in Inclusive & Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Measurement, and Teacher Education.

• Listing ID: 5237
• Field of Study: Humanities and Education
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 01 Education- 011 Education- 0114 Teacher Training with Subject Specialization
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: Any Diploma from a Teachers’ College / Teacher Training Institution
• Number of Credits: 66