Learn more about our Jamaica Program by contacting us at 866-928-4723 or learn@wcu.edu.
WCU has been involved in providing education and training programs for Jamaican Teachers since the early 1970’s. The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in Inclusive Education (Special Education) is offered to teachers who have completed a recognized three year teacher education program in Jamaica. Qualified Jamaican teachers are accepted into the program if they meet the following requirements: 1) each applicant must provide an official copy of a Jamaican Teaching Diploma; and 2) each must provide an official Jamaican teachers’ college transcript.
In recognition of completing the Jamaican Teachers’ College program, qualified students receive 85 credits toward the BSEd degree. Candidate applications are reviewed and adjudged on the basis of completion and compliance with the above requirements and academic success. Academic success is determined on the basis of a minimum GPA of 2.5 or greater.
The BSEd degree offers concentrations in Special Education, Early Childhood, and subject matter foci in Mathematics. The degree program is designed to meet the learning needs of teachers in Jamaica and does not qualify as a certification program for teacher licensure in North Carolina or any other state.
WCU also offers Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) degrees in Supervision and in Special Education NEW! in Jamaica for teachers who hold a baccalaureate degree in Education. Instruction for both the undergraduate and graduate is held in Jamaica at sites in Kingston, Montego Bay, and Discovery Bay. We look forward to offering programs in Mandeville and Port Antonio when we can gather enough interest.
Interested candidates should contact Educational Outreach at learn@wcu.edu.
Those interested in applying to the Western Carolina University Jamaica Program should
contact Educational Outreach at learn@wcu.edu or can apply below:
Bachelor's Programs
Printable Application for Admission - Bachelor's Program
Online Application for Admission - Bachelor's Program
Frequently Asked Questions - Bachelor's Degree
Contact your local recruiter to deliver your application and transcript or contact
us at learn@wcu.edu for more information.
Master's Programs
Printable Application for Admission - Master's Program
Online Application for Admission - Master's Program
Frequently Asked Questions - Master's in Educational Supervision
Frequently Asked Questions - Master's in Special Education
Contact your local recruiter to deliver your application and transcript or contact
us at learn@wcu.edu for more information.
Students can also visit the Current Students page here for additional resources.
WCU Program Office in Cullowhee: Divison of Educational Outreach 138 Cordelia Camp Cullowhee, NC 28723 828.507.7531 WhatsApp 828.227.7397 tel 866.928.4723 toll-free tel 828.227.7115 fax learn@wcu.edu |
On-Site Coordinator: Owen Speid 876.419.0417 tel | WhatsApp Application Drop-Off in Kingston: Quality Academics School 77 Halfway Tree Road Kingston 10, Jamaica W.I. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please send official transcripts to: Quality Academics Attn: WCU 77 Half Way Tree Rd. Kingston 10 |