IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!

The annual application period is March— May. Forms can be picked up at the College during working hours. Application fee—$60. Deadline for submission of Application forms will be the last working day in May. Applicants will be informed by letter whether or not they have been offered a place.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants to the Advanced Level Department must be cognizant of the following: The basic requirements for entry into the department are stated below.

Seven (7) CSEC subjects Grades I, II, or III, (General or Technical) including Eng-lish A or Mathematics

OR

Six (6) CSEC subjects Grades I, II, or III, (General or Technical) including English A and Mathematics

2. GCE O Level subjects A, B or C may be

combined with CXC General subjects grades I, II, III.

Persons accepting the offer of a place agree that

they understand that their CSEC passes MUST al-

low them to be able to do three subjects in an ac-

ceptable combination and Communication Studies

in order to be eligible for graduation in two years.

The acceptable combinations and the subjects of-

fered, along with the prerequisites for the subjects,

are provided in this brochure.

SUBJECT AND OPTION REQUIREMENTS Please note the following regarding the subjects you may take. In order to pursue a specific subject at Advanced Level, the department normally requires the student to have passed the subject at CXC (General / Tech-nical Level) or GCE O Level. Only students with four or more grade one passes at CXC General Level (or the equivalent) may take four two-unit subjects. At least two grade one passes must be in subjects they are taking. All other students are required to take three two-unit subjects in their first year. However , there are par ticular require-ments for some subjects and options. Specific Details: A student is considered to be regis-tered for an option if he/she is taking two subjects from that option.

Antigua State College

Science and Technology

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Environmental Science

Geography

Green Engineering

Information Technology

Pure Mathematics or Integrated Mathematics (One-Unit subject)

Physics

Physical Education and Sport

Also Offered

Building and Mechanical Engineering Drawing

Electrical Technology

Social Sciences

Accounting

Economics

Entrepreneurship

Government & Politics

Law

Management of Business

Sociology

Tourism Humanities French

History

Literatures in English

Spanish

Food and Nutrition

Performing Arts (Dance)

Fine Arts

Art & Design

ADVANCED LEVEL DEPARTMENT

General Information

Antigua State College

P.O. Box 193

Golden Grove

St. John's ANTIGUA

Phone: 268-462-1434

Fax: 268-460-9476

Email: statecollege@candw.ag

Web: www.asc.edu.ag

PROGRAMMES OFFERED The Advanced Level Department teaches the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) subjects. CAPE is the CXC equivalent of Cambridge Advanced

Level Examinations, and is recognized as such nationally, regionally and internationally. Students registered in the Advanced Level Department will take CAPE subjects ex-cept for Art and Government and Politics.

These subjects are two-unit subjects. Students take one unit at the end of their first year in the department, and another unit at the end of their second. Communication Studies is a one-unit subject which is com-pulsory for all students in the department. Students will take this subject at the end of their first year.

Subjects Offered CAPE ASSOCIATE DEGREE

The Advanced Level Department is pleased to offer to every new student the opportunity to pursue the CAPE Associate Degree. However, in order to be allowed to take all the subjects needed to pursue the CAPE Associate Degree, students need to pass the external exams in all their subjects in their First Year in the department. Students who fail an exter-nal exam will not be able to study enough subjects in their Second Year to fulfill the requirements for the degree. Students can pursue the CAPE Associate Degree in the A’Level Department in fourteen (14) areas. These areas and the subjects required to attain the degree are listed in the brochure insert. There are specific requirements for all of the Associate De-grees, but students in the department must get be-tween grades I-V in both Communication Studies (in the First Year) and Caribbean Studies (in the Sec-ond Year) and Integrated Math (students pursuing the CAPE Associate Degree in Math are not re-quired to take Integrated Math) in order to be award-ed the CAPE Associate Degree. The degree may be awarded after two years of study in the Advanced Level Department, but CXC allows a student up to five years to complete it. Further details will be provided to students upon entry to the College. Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive: easy to govern,

but impossible to enslave. (Henry Peter Brougham)

SUBJECT COMBINATIONS - ADVANCED LEVEL DEPARTMENT A student is regarded as being registered in one of the three programme options listed below if he/she is taking two subjects from that option. The subjects a student is allowed to take outside of the option, and the limitations on those subject options, are also given under the heading Other Subjects in the same column. All your subjects must come from only ONE of the columns. Any exceptions must be approved by the Head of Department. The prerequisites for the subjects are also listed. A student may take three or four subjects from the option if he/she is qualified to do so.

Humanities

Subject CSEC Pass required

Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition OR Home

Economics Management

French French

History Preference: History

Literatures in English English B AND English A

Spanish Spanish

Performing Arts (Dance) Principles of Business

OTHER SUBJECTS (Choose Only ONE)

Art (not an option for students choosing

Food & Nutrition OR Politics)

Visual Arts OR a Portfolio of artistic work

Law (not an option for students choosing

Performing Arts)

History or English B; AND English A

Sociology (1) Social Studies OR English A

Politics (not an option for students choosing

Food & Nutrition OR Art) Preference: History

Environmental Science

Integrated Science, OR Biology OR Chemistry

Social Sciences

Subject CSEC Pass required

Accounting Principles of Accounts

Economics Math OR Economics

Entrepreneurship (not an option for students choosing

Law)

Principles of Accounts AND Principles of Business

Management of Business Principles of Accounts AND

Principles of Business

Law (not an option for students choosing

Entrepreneurship)

History OR English B; AND English A

Politics (not an option for students choosing

Tourism) Preference: History

Sociology (1) Social Studies OR English A

Tourism (not an option for students choosing

Politics)

Principles of Business OR Social Studies

OTHER SUBJECTS (Choose Only ONE)

Art (not an option for students

choosing Politics)

Visual Arts, OR a portfolio of artistic work

Environmental Science (not an option for students

choosing Sociology (1))

Integrated Science, OR Biology OR Chemistry

Pure Mathematics OR

Integrated Mathematics (only for students doing both Accounting and Economics and

nothing else)

Math

Science and Technology

Subject CSEC Pass required

Biology

OR Electrical & Electronic Technology (EET)

Biology AND Chemistry

Electrical & Electronic Technology

(EET)

Chemistry OR

Building and Mechanical Engineering Drawing (BMED)

Chemistry

Technical Drawing

Computer Science + Pure Mathematics

(NOT an option for students choosing IT OR Environmental Science; students doing Computer Science must do Pure

Math)

Math

Environmental Science (not an option for students doing I.T., Chemistry OR Computer Science )

Biology OR Integrated Science

OR Chemistry

Geography

OR

Green Engineering

Geography

Math OR Physics OR Integrat-ed Science OR Biology OR Construction Technology; knowledge of Chemistry is

Pure Mathematics OR

Integrated Mathematics Math

Physics + Pure Mathematics OR

Physics + Integrated Mathematics (Students doing Physics must do a Math)

Physics AND Math

Physical Education and Sport (not an option for students choosing Chem-

istry) Physical Education

Information Technology (not an option for students choosing Com-puter Science OR Environmental Science)

IT AND Math

OTHER SUBJECTS (Choose Only ONE)

Sociology (2) (not an option for students choosing Pure Mathematics or Integrated Mathematics)

Social Studies OR English A

Art (not an option for students choosing Chem-

istry)

Visual Arts, OR a portfolio of artistic work

GENERAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE CXC ASSOCIATE DEGREE

The Associate Degree is a course of study that usually lasts for two years. For the CXC Associate Degree, students have to complete at least eight Units at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) level. A minimum of 80 credits accumulated over a maximum period of five years is required to complete the Associate Degree. Please Note: An Associate Degree is not a requirement for fur-

ther studies.

COURSES

Courses that make up the CXC Associate Degree are separated

into three bands as shown in the table below:

OPTIONS

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BUSINESS STUDIES – ACCOUNTS Core Course

Management of Business Unit 1, Management of Business Unit 2, Accounting Unit 1, Accounting Unit 2 Plus one elective - choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

General Education Courses

(Compulsory)

Core Courses (Based on

Specialisation)

Electives

Caribbean Studies – one Unit CAPE course

At least four CAPE Units relevant to their area of speciali-sation

A single Unit and can be chosen from any other CAPE subject not included in the General Educa-tion Requirements or Core Courses

Communication Studies – one Unit CAPE course

Integrated Mathe-matics – one Unit CAPE course

30 credits 40 credits 10 credits

Content of CXC Associate Degree The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will award Associate De-grees based on performance at Grades I to V in clusters of eight Units for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam (CAPE). Objectives of CXC Associate Degrees To offer a qualification based on successful completion of a coherent programme of post-secondary education that allows for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the work place and for contin-uing tertiary level education. To provide articulation with degree and other tertiary level programmes. To enhance marketability of post-CSEC qualifications. Does CAPE have regional and international recognition? At the regional level the University of the West Indies and the University of Guyana will accept six units, including Caribbean Studies and Com-munication Studies, for normal matriculation, while the two-unit courses in particular subject areas will fall within the two A Level matriculation standing. The UK National Academic Information Recognition Centre (NARIC), which is the only official UK advisory body on international qualifica-tions, has evaluated the CAPE syllabuses and has agreed to recommend six units (and for some areas seven units) for entry to UK Universities. How can I find out more about CAPE? For further information about CAPE please contact: The Registrar Caribbean Examinations Council Prince Road Pine Plantation St. Michael Barbados Telephone: (246) 227-1700 Fax: (246) 429-5421 Web site: http://www.cxc.org

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE – NATURAL SCIENCES Core Courses

Physics Unit 1, Physics Unit 2, Chemistry Unit 1, Chemistry Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

Or Core Courses

Biology Unit 1, Biology Unit 2, Physics Unit 1, Physics Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

Or Core Courses

Chemistry Unit 1, Chemistry Unit 2, Biology Unit 1, Biology Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE – ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Core Courses

Environmental Science Unit 1, Environmental Science Unit 2, Geog-raphy Unit 1, Geography Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE – FOOD AND NUTRITION Core Courses

Food and Nutrition Unit 1, Food and Nutrition Unit 2, Biology Unit 1 and/or Unit 2, Chemistry Unit 1 and/or Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE – SPORT STUDIES Core Courses

Physical Education and Sport Unit 1, Physical Education and Sport Unit 2, Biology Unit 1 and/or Unit 2, Physics Unit 1 and/or Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

Or Core Courses

Physical Education and Sport Unit 1, Physical Education and Sport Unit 2, Food and Nutrition Unit 1, Food and Nutrition Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES – MODERN LANGUAGES Core Courses

French Unit 1, French Unit 2, Spanish Unit 1, Spanish Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES – PERFORMING ARTS Core Courses

Performing Arts Unit 1, Performing Arts Unit 2, Literatures in Eng-lish Unit 1 and/or Unit 2, History Unit 1 and/or Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus or a second option from Unit 2 of the Performing Arts Syllabus

Or

Core Courses Performing Arts Unit 1, Performing Arts Unit 2 (Any two options, for example dance and drama), Literatures in English Unit 1 or 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES – TOURISM Core Courses

Tourism Unit 1, Tourism Unit 2, Management of Business Unit 1 or 2, Entrepreneurship Unit 1 or 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

Or

Core Courses Tourism Unit 1, Tourism Unit 2, Physical Education and Sport Unit 1 and/ or Unit 2, Environmental Science Unit 1 and/or Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE –MATHEMATICS (Please Note: Integrated Mathematics is not required for students perusing this Associate Degree (Associated of Science—Mathematics)) Core Courses

Applied Mathematics Unit 1, Applied Mathematics Unit 2, Pure Mathematics Unit 1, Pure Mathematics Unit 2 Plus two electives – choose two Units from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BUSINESS STUDIES – ECONOMICS Core Courses

Management of Business Unit 1, Management of Business Unit 2, Economics Unit 1, Economics Unit 2 Plus one elective - choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BUSINESS STUDIES – ENTREPRENEURSHIP Core Courses

Management of Business Unit 1, Management of Business Unit 2, Entrepreneurship Unit 1, Entrepreneurship Unit 2 Plus one elective - choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES - HISTORY Core Courses

History Unit 1, History Unit 2, Law Unit 1, Law Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

Or Core Courses

History Unit 1, History Unit 2, Literatures in English Unit 1, Litera-tures in English Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES – SOCIOLOGY Core Courses

Sociology Unit 1, Sociology Unit 2, History Unit 1, History Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES – LAW Core Courses

Law Unit 1, Law Unit 2, Literatures in English Unit 1, Literatures in English Unit 2 Plus one elective – choose one Unit from any other CAPE syllabus