If you wish to pursue a degree in counselling, psychology, social work, linguistics and social sciences to name a few, the College of Humanities, Behavioural and Social Sciences is just for you.

The College of Humanities, Behavioural and Social Sciences has remained grounded to reaffirm its commitment to the improvement of the society as it serves through: the development of the whole individual, the provision of quality instruction in general education and the arts, the promotion of relevant research to effect positive transformation in the society and the moulding of an ethos for service to God and humanity, within an atmosphere inspired and shaped by the Adventist Christian faith.

The College houses eight (8) Departments namely: Music, Behavioural Sciences, Communication Studies, English & Modern Languages, General Studies, Art, History, Geography & Social Sciences and Pre-university.

A visiting student getting the chance to get hands on experience with a media equipment 

The Department of Behavioural Sciences offers degrees and certificates in five distinct, yet interrelated, programmes namely, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Family Life Education and Conflict Analysis Management and Resolution. This Department offers programs such as;  Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Counselling, Guidance Counselling, Industrial and Organizational Counselling, and Social Work, Associate of Science in Family Life Education, Social Work, and Conflict Analysis Management and Resolution, Certificate in Family Life Education, and Telephone Hotline Counselling, minor in Family Life Education, Guidance Counselling, Psychology, and Social Work.

The Department of Communication Studies offers Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Associate of Arts in Mass Communication and a minor in Mass Communication and E-Ministries.

The Department of English & Modern Languages contributes to the fulfilment of the mission of the University by helping students to develop an appreciation for language and literature, increasing competence in the use of language, and sharpening critical, analytical and creative skills. This Department offers bachelorette of art programs in English (Literature Emphasis), English (Writing Emphasis), English Education, English, Spanish Studies, Spanish Education, Spanish, and a minor in English, French and Spanish.

The Department of General Studies aims to provide students with a broad-based, educational foundation for increased flexibility in future study and career choices. The programmes offered are intended to give a cross-disciplinary foundation to students who desire to choose a broader, more varied programme of study. Students may cross departmental lines in order to obtain the preparation that will best fit them for the future study of other disciplines. The total number of credits should be no less than one hundred and twenty-eight (128). The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in general studies.

A student of the Department of Communication Studies accepting an accolade from a guest judge during the culmination of an event by the department 

The Department of History, Geography and Social Sciences seeks to develop in students, a spirit of critical enquiry and to acquaint students with the forces, movements, institutions and ideas that have shaped the human experience through study within the areas of History, Geography, Law, Political Science, Sociology and a host of Criminal Justice and Security Management programmes. History courses are geared to meet the questions of, or about the past and solve problems of the contemporary world in areas of African, American, Caribbean, European and Latin American History, as well as the development of the Christian Church. The Department offers degree programs in History, Geography Education, Applied Environmental Geography, Criminal Justice, Geography, Crime & Security Management and minors in Geography, History, Law, Law and Political Science, Political Science, Social Studies, and Sociology.

The Music Department supports the mission of the university by providing students with access to quality music instruction, opportunities, and services. Students are prepared for graduate school and employment in teaching and music production.  The Department of Music serves its Caribbean and international clientele by preparing leaders for service in the global community. The faculty members are committed to excellence in teaching and learning based upon a Christian worldview which is implemented through the collaborative effort of students and faculty in research and the generation of knowledge and participation in field-based experiences.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

 Bachelor of Arts in Music

 Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

 Bachelor of Science in Music

 Bachelor of Music in Performance

 Associate of Arts (Concentration in Church Music or Music Production or Steel Pan or Music Education)

 Minor (Music or Steel Pan)

The Music department trained members of the Manchester communities in the art of music in one of its Community Programmes 

Through the Pre-University Department, Northern Caribbean University serves high school graduates who are not immediately qualified for matriculation into specific academic programmes of the University. Students are prepared to sit external examinations while being allowed to take a limited number of general education credits. The Pre-University programme allows students to make up deficiencies within one year, at which point the student advances or withdraws. The department aims to provide a second chance for high school graduates to obtain passes in failed CSEC/GCE Examinations, equip students with the competencies necessary for a successful external examination entry in order to matriculate into the programme of intent and motivate and develop self confidence in students in order to help them succeed intellectually and spiritually.

The Department of Art seeks to provide a framework of education and training in visual art, giving students an opportunity to pursue a degree in this field, establish and maintain consistent standards for the Associate’s degree in visual art and expose students to the works of Jamaican and international masters in the field of art, thereby, training them to be able to recognise the masters’ contribution to our history and culture globally. The Department offers an Associate of Arts in Visual Arts as well as a minor in Art.

For further information, please contact the College of Humanities, Behavioural and Social Sciences at 963-7494.