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Psychology
Study human thought and behaviour while building research, communication and critical-thinking skills.
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Explore what shapes people—and how understanding can help.
Study human thought and behaviour while building research, communication and critical-thinking skills. You’ll explore human development, research methods and social psychology through practical projects, teamwork and experiences that bring the profession to life. Along the way, you’ll discover where your strengths can take you—toward opportunities such as human-services assistant or research assistant, entrepreneurship or further study.
What you’ll explore
Entry requirements
Your path to ECC may begin in different ways. This programme accommodates multiple admission routes, and our Admissions team can help you understand how your qualifications fit.
A minimum of five (5) CSEC or GCE O-Level passes, including English A/English Language and Mathematics.
Applicants admitted while trailing English Language or Mathematics must complete the published foundation or CSEC/GCE route before the end of Year 1.
Equivalent qualifications and mature status may be considered in accordance with CCCJ/ECC policy.
Programme structure
Explore each published study period, from your first foundation courses to the experiences that prepare you for work and further study.
Full-time2 years5 published study periods＋
Year 1 • Semester I＋
PSYC1105Educational Psychology3COMM1101Communication I3ITECH1104Fundamentals of Information Technology3PSYC1110Introduction to Psychology3PSYC1103Introduction to Developmental Psychology3Year 1 • Semester II＋
PSYC1200Introduction to Abnormal Psychology3COMM1202Communication II3SOCI2301Introduction to Sociology3PSYC1212Introduction to Physiological Psychology3MATH1208Statistics for Social Sciences3Year 2 • Semester III＋
COMM2301Oral Communication3RMTD2301Introduction to Research Methodology3PSYC2301Social Psychology3PSYC2401Dynamics of Intra and Interpersonal Relationships3PSYC2111Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychology3Year 2 • Semester IV＋
LANG2301Foreign Language I3PSYC2312Introduction to Counselling Psychology3PSYC2211Introduction to Cognitive Psychology3CARS2301Caribbean Studies3ICOM2201Introduction to Community Psychology3ELECTIVEElective/s3Year 2 • Summer II＋
PSYC2303Practicum I3Part-time2 years6 published study periods＋
Year 1 • Semester I＋
ITEC1104Fundamentals of Information Technology3PSYC1110Introduction to Psychology3PSYC1103Introduction to Developmental Psychology3COMM1101Communication I3Year 1 • Semester II＋
COMM1202Communication II3PSYC1212Introduction to Physiological Psychology3MATH1208Statistics for Social Sciences3Year 1 • Summer I＋
PSYC1200Introduction to Abnormal Psychology3SOCI2301Introduction to Sociology3CARS2301Caribbean Studies3Year 2 • Semester III＋
COMM2301Oral Communication3RMTD2301Introduction to Research Methodology3PSYC2111Ethical & Legal Issues in Psychology3PSYC2312Introduction to Counselling Psychology3ICOM2202Introduction to Community Psychology3Year 2 • Semester IV＋
LANG2301Foreign Language I3PSYC2401Dynamics of Intra and Interpersonal Relationships3PSYC2211Introduction to Cognitive Psychology3PSYC2301Introduction to Social Psychology3ELECTIVEElective/s3Year 2 • Summer II＋
PSYC2303Practicum I3The structure shown is a guide. Course or unit sequencing and availability may be adjusted to reflect enrolment levels, faculty availability and programme scheduling requirements. Offerings may therefore move to a different semester or position in the sequence.
Your associate degree journey includes more than the curriculum table.
Depending on your entry qualifications, you may need Foundation Mathematics or English. Applicable associate degree students also complete PACE, U-VAC, Information Literacy, Social Outreach and other published college-wide requirements. These requirements do not continue into the bachelor’s stage.
Understand your requirements →You may be a strong fit if you…
are curious about social sciences and ready to build practical skills.
want a structured pathway that connects learning with real career possibilities.
value teamwork, problem-solving and continuous professional growth.
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