Bachelor of Arts Degree Labour Studies
After forty (40) years of developing and offering programmes in Industrial Relations for workers, trade unions and other people-based organizations, the Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies, a community college, has taken a qualitative leap and has entered the arena of the Bachelor’s Degree, continuing to serve the needs of its prime constituents in particular and working people in general.
CCLCS began its programme offerings in Industrial Relations in 1972 with a two year Diploma in Labour Studies. Over the years, a one year Certificate and short courses in Industrial Relations were added to the course offerings. The College reached a milestone at the beginning of the Academic year 1998-1999 when it began offering the Associate degree in Labour Studies, the first in the country and the region. Nine years later, CCLCS has arrived at yet another milestone as it prepares to offer the Bachelor of Arts degree in Labour Studies for the 2007-2008 academic year.
All of the College’s programmes have been developed in consultation with our stakeholders to specifically serve the needs of the country and the region, while at the same time offering our students a level of quality which would allow them to compete globally in their chosen field. The graduate of this programme would be able to:
- Assume a leadership role in a worker’s organization
- Represent an organization in Industrial Relations matters
- Understand and apply the principles of Grievance Handling, Collective Bargaining and Employment Law
- Undertake research in Industrial Relations matters
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Entry requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Studies and Occupational Safety, Health and the Environment are the same.
There are three categories of eligible students for the Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Studies and Occupational Safety, Health and the Environment:
- Students who have obtained five CXC/GCE passes, with passes in English and Mathematics. These students will require four years to complete the degree-two at the Associate level and the last two at the Bachelor’s degree level
- Students who have obtained at least two A levels would require three years to complete the degree
- Students who have completed the Associate degree in Labour Studies, Occupational Safety and Health or the Associate degree in Environmental Management with a GPA of 3.0.or higher. These students will require two years to complete the degree as part of a 2 plus 2 articulation arrangement, but will have to complete any additional course(s) offered in the first year of the programme, not covered in the Associate degree programme.
- Mature persons (25 years and older) with considerable experience in the field will be interviewed by the College Admissions Committee, chaired by the Registrar, to determine at what point/level of the programme they will be admitted. Exemptions, if any, will also be determined by this Committee.
Tuition Fees
Full payment of fees is required when registering for classes. Cipriani College is now a participant in GATE - Government’s Assistance for Tuition Expenses. The tuition fees listed below apply only to non-nationals. Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible for free tertiary education. The Board of Governors reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges when necessary without notice. Fees and tuition are not transferable.
Programme of Study ($) (FULL TIME)
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Labour Studies- $8,000.00
- Bachelor’s Degree Application Fee - $100.00
- Bachelor’s Degree (per year) - $300.00
- Student Guild Fee (Compulsory Fee Payment) $60.00
- Re-entry fee - $100.00
Programme of Study ($) (PART TIME)
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Labour Studies- $5,000.00
- Bachelor’s Degree Application Fee - $100.00
- Bachelor’s Degree (per year) - $300.00
- Student Guild Fee (Compulsory Fee Payment) $60.00
- Re-entry fee - $100.00
Note:
- Late Registration Fee: All students registering for programmes after the published date for regular registration shall pay a non-refundable fee of $300.00
- Library Caution Fee: Refundable fee of $200.00
- Lab Fee: $120.00
- Graduation Fee: $500 ($200 Refund upon return of gown and mortarboard in acceptable condition)
- Transcript Fee: A fee of $25.00 will be charged for a student transcript
- Grade Appeal: $50.00
- Replacement Fee:
- Receipt - $10.00
- ID Card - $40.00
- Certificates - $100.00