Academic programme
Bachelor of Youth and Community Development [from 2019]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- A minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC including Mathematics and English Language at Grades I, II or III at the General Proficiency Level or five (5) IGCSE/GCE 'O' levels grades A-C or any recognized High School Diploma or equivalent.
- CPCE Trained Teachers' Certificate / Associate Degree in Education.
- (A) Commonwealth Diploma / Certificate in Youth Work
- Diploma in Social Work / Sociology / Psychology / or related field.
- Persons who possess at least three (3) passes at CSEC together with five (5) years of active involvement in Youth or Community Work with a recognized organization or agency will be considered for admission, provided they are successful at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Mature age (a minimum of 21 years in the calendar year in which entry is being sought) provided they are successful at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Any other qualification considered by the University of Guyana to be equivalent to any of the above.
- A minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC including Mathematics and English Language at Grades I, II or III at the General Proficiency Level or five (5) IGCSE/GCE 'O' levels grades A-C or any recognized High School Diploma or equivalent.
- CPCE Trained Teachers' Certificate/ Associate Degree in Education.
- A Commonwealth Diploma/ Certificate in Youth Work.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ1101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one: AST1102, CST1102, CRE1201 |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| BYD1101 | Youth Development Work Introduction to theory and Practice | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD1202 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | — |
| BYD1201 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 | — |
| ECN1203 | Introductory Statistics | 3 | — |
| ENG1205 | Use of English | 4 | — |
Semester 3
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD2102 | Developmental Psychology | 4 | — |
| BYD2103 | Youth Development Work: Personal and Professional Development | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD2203 | Contemporary Issues in Youth Development | 4 | — |
| FB 10B | Language Argument | 3 | — |
| MNG3102 | Organisation Theory & Behavior | 3 | — |
| BYD2201 | Sociology of Youth | 4 | — |
| HST2105 | Survey of Guyanese History I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ2201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one: FRE1203, SPA1203, PRT1203 |
| BYD2202 | Introduction to Social Research | 4 | — |
| BYD3102 | Management and Leadership Skills for Youth work | 4 | — |
| BYD3101 | Youth Governance and Participation | 4 | — |
Semester 3
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD3103 | Health, Safety and Well-being for Youth Work | 4 | — |
| BYD3204 | Working with Youth | 4 | — |
| BYD3104 | Youth Advocacy: ICTs in Youth work | 4 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD3203 | Networks, Partnerships and Resources in Youth work | 4 | — |
| MNG4101 | Project Management | 4 | — |
| BYD3202 | Youth and Sustainable Development | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGS4201 | Gender and Sexuality | 3 | — |
| BYD4102 | Peace, Conflict Resolution and Mediation | 4 | — |
| BYD4101 | Strategic Planning and Programme Management for Youth | 4 | — |
| BYD4201 | Supporting Youth in Grief and Trauma | 4 | — |
Semester 3
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD4202 | Youth Advocacy: Principles and Tools | 4 | — |
| BYD3201 | Youth Entrepreneurship | 4 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD4001 | Research Project in Youth and Community Development | 8 | — |