Bachelor Programmes
Christian Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS
The Christian education programmes are designed to prepare persons who are answering a call to educational ministries within the local church and to meet the current educational requirements for a Deacon in the Church of the Nazarene in the CNC zone of the Caribbean Region. The Bachelor of Arts requires the completion of 126 credit hours and a practicum experience.
If the student is called to be a minister of Christian education, a minister in compassionate ministries, or a hospital, correctional, military, or institutional chaplain and not specifically called to a preaching ministry, the student may want to pursue the deacon track rather than the elder track. Specialization will need to be in related fields such as sociology, missiology, and psychology and counselling.
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES
The MHR programme develops the human resources and management skills necessary to become a more effective manager. Classes focus on organizational behavior, leadership, interpersonal skills, management problems, and a values-oriented management approach. The programme is designed for the person with or without formal human resources experiences.
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The Practicum will give minimum experience in preparation for a HR career. Those who are already involved in Management of Human Resources as a career may elect to take the practicum for 1-2 hours credit.
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The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a Management of Human Resources concentration may take three to four years to complete the 126 minimum credit hours for graduation. The student will take electives in related fields or choose a second related major.
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OBJECTIVES
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To assist students in the development of technical business skills in the area of the management of human resources.
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To encourage students to aspire for excellence in classroom instruction.
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To furnish the opportunity for students to learn the value and necessity of teamwork in an effective organization.
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To train students to think critically, communicate effectively, and exercise sound business-judgment based on high ethical standards founded in Christian values.
MUSIC
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES
The Music Ministry programme is designed to encourage students toward responsible and effective service to the church and society through music. Career and service opportunities in music include serving as ministers of music, church soloists, pianists, and choir directors; teaching in private schools and colleges which offer programmes in vocal or instrumental music, private lessons, professional singing and playing in orchestras; and various aspects of the music industry.
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Students pursuing full-time employment as a “Minister of Music” should complete the required courses in the Theology or Christian Education programme and: –
a. Obtain at least one year of vocal study under an accredited teacher.
b. Have at least one year of experience in music ministry before applying.
c. Serve as a minister of music in a Church at the time of applying.
d. Work closely with the District Superintendent and the District Ministerial Credentials Board.
The educational philosophy of the Music Department is based on the premise that a student must experience the performing of music. Therefore, the programme offers opportunities to work with either vocal or instrumental groups on campus in addition to the basic core of music courses. The CNC Ensemble offers opportunities in vocal and instrumental experiences.
The student may enroll in a practicum after completing a minimum of 4 hours of applied lessons and 14 hours of core courses.
All students enrolling in the Bachelors programme in music ministry must show preparatory success in piano proficiency as well as applied study in voice, a keyboard instrument, and one other instrument. Students are encouraged to choose from instruments of the Caribbean culture. All music students are required to attend the announced music recitals and concerts. Music minors are required to present a Junior Recital and music majors are required to present both a Junior and Senior Recital.
OBJECTIVES
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To equip the student with the knowledge of skills and principles of needed to contextualize and integrate the Gospel through Christian music so that people respond in godly worship.
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To encourage students toward responsible and effective service to the church and society through music.
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To provide opportunity for all students to broaden their understanding of music by:
a. Developing a functional knowledge of the language and grammar of music.
b. Developing the ability to hear, identify and relate aesthetically the elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, and structure.
c. Developing an understanding of the methods by which music is composed.
d. Developing an acquaintance with a wide selection of music literature,
e. Developing with the student the ability to discriminate in music.
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To prepare students for entry-level professional activities in music.
PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES
This concentration is designed to help the student understand psychological theories and principles and to think critically about psychological issues and how they relate to other disciplines. The Bachelor of Arts student will need to take related electives or choose a second major to meet the credit hour requirements for General Studies (e.g. Christian Education, Management of Human Resources, etc.)
The Student will be introduced to counselling methods in preparation for further study in a Master of Arts degree in Psychology or Counselling. The minor and major credit hour requirements allow a student to enter the Master of Arts in Counselling at the Caribbean Nazarene College. However, a student may need to complete some of the prerequisite courses for the Masters programme if these were not done as part of their minor or major.
The counselling level of a Bachelor of Arts programme is not sufficient for a full-time counselling career, and the student is encouraged to continue in the area of study at a higher level. However, organizations in Trinidad do have a need for entry level counsellors (abuse centers, rehabilitation centres, churches, schools, etc.) and the graduating student should plan to do the practicum in the organization where a career is sought. Normally, the organization will require a training session or orientation to the psychological and counselling needs of that particular organization.
All psychology and counselling students will be required to participate in personal counselling for a minimum of ten sessions.
OBJECTIVES
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To equip the student with an appreciation of how to apply psychological principles to self and others in the daily habits of life.
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To assist the student in understanding the career and service options open to psychology students.
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To encourage students toward an understanding of how God can effect change through applying psychological principles and techniques.
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To prepare students to integrate personal faith and biblical principles with psychological theory and practice.
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To prepare students for transition into graduate school in psychology, counselling, or related disciplines.
SCHOOL EDUCATION
WITH EMPHASIS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES
This emphasis in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is one of two offered under the School Education concentration, the other being Primary Education. The ECCE emphasis is strategically structured to equip students to work with pre-schoolers in the development of age related skills and competencies.
This component is meant to enhance the student’s competencies and complement their effectiveness in working with the pre-schooler.
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OBJECTIVES
The ECCE Emphasis is designed to provide educators responsible for student learning, with the necessary skills and knowledge to become competent and effective educators, and provides an excellent basis from which to pursue careers and further education in this Field.
SCHOOL EDUCATION
WITH EMPHASIS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES
This emphasis in Primary Education is one of two offered under the School Education concentration, the other being Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). The Primary emphasis is strategically structured to equip students to work with primary pupils in the development of age related skills and competencies.
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This component is meant to enhance the student’s competencies and complement their effectiveness in working with the primary pupil.
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OBJECTIVES
The Primary Emphasis is designed to provide educators responsible for student learning, with the necessary skills and knowledge to become competent and effective educators, and provides an excellent basis from which to pursue careers and further education in this Field.
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES
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OBJECTIVES
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To introduce the student to the great theologians and philosophers.
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To develop the student’s critical abilities to evaluate truth claims of thought systems.
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To develop an understanding and appreciation of the doctrines, tradition and mission of the Church of the Nazarene.
SOCIAL WORK
BACHELOR OF ARTS
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at Caribbean Nazarene College is a four year programme which will prepare students for the profession of social work. This programme will help graduates to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, groups, churches, and communities through both faith-based and non faith-based agencies. The programme is designed for the person with or without formal social work experience and graduates will be prepared both for beginning professional practice and/or graduate level study in social work.
OBJECTIVES
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To help students demonstrate synthesized social work and Christian based values and ethics to guide their service in faith based and non-faith based agencies, the Church, and the wider community.
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To help students demonstrate generalist social work competencies to practice with client systems of various sizes and types.
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To provide a learning culture in which an understanding and respect for diverse social environments is encouraged.
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To prepare students to think critically about social issues, participate in their resolution, and to practice equitably in the various contexts of social work.
THEOLOGY
BACHELOR OF ARTS
The programme is designed to prepare persons who are answering a call to pastoral ministries, and to meet the current educational requirements for ordination as Elder in the Church of the Nazarene in the CNC zone of the Caribbean Region. The Bachelor of Arts requires the completion of 126 credit hours.
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Those who major in Theology at CNC are asked to testify to a specific call to ministry.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
The Bachelor of Education with a major in Religious Education is a four year full-time degree programme consisting of 127 credit hours. It is designed to prepare teachers to meet the general demands of the learning environment and to be competent professionals in the chosen area of specialty. The programme major is education comprising of professional education courses and specialised religious education courses. In addition, the programme is designed with a general education core that is transferable to another major in the field of education.
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The degree is also designed as a completion degree for those with professional diplomas or certificates from accredited or approved institution. To this end the programme will cater to teachers with diplomas in the specialist area of teaching methodology who need to complete a Bachelor of Education degree. Transfer credits are subject to the admissions policy on credit transfer.