Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving is an interactive, eight-hour course that is delivered 100% online and synchronously. The course is accessible to all persons who currently possess a Provisional Driver’s License.
About Sociological Thought and Change
Sociological Thought and Change highlights the relationship between human populations, the natural environment, and sustainable development.
Emphasis is placed on the importance of natural resources to the social, cultural and economic growth of societies, particularly within the Caribbean. Key topics of study include trends in population growth, urbanization and migration, food security, quality of life, and health within large communities.
Students of this programme learn to analyze critical issues relevant to social and environmental development.
Learning Outcomes
- Students learn to define the various types of laws related to the environment.
- Students understand the role of Geography within the humanities and social sciences.
- Students gain a wider knowledge of demographics, learning to examine the birth rate, death rate, and fertility rate of a population.
- Students are acquainted with the principle of social stratification, and learn to differentiate between open and closed systems.
Course Breakdown
Sociological Thought and Change takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading and Writing (4 Credits)
- Modern Language (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Origin and Development of Sociology (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Human Geography (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
- A Survey of St. Lucian History (3 Credits)
- The Place of the Arts in the Caribbean Economy (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Stratification Systems (3 Credits)
- The Caribbean Economy (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Year Two
Semester Three
General Education Courses
- Humans and The Environment (3 Credits)
- Ethics and Professional Development (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Sociological Research Methods (3 Credits)
- Principles of Demography (3 Credits)
- Global Economics (3 Credits)
Semester Four
Programme Courses
- Caribbean Social Problems (3 Credits)
- Sociology and The Environment (3 Credits)
- Statistical Applications (4 Credits)
- Practicum (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- At least five CSEC subjects; required passes in English A, Mathematics, and Social Studies.
- Passes in at least ONE of the following is an asset:
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Human & Social Biology
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
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| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 |
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 |
