This course addresses those general philosophical questions which form a necessary grounding to the understanding of these techniques and procedures which follow. It will not be dealing with those methodological issues featured in faculty introductory courses. Some of the topics include: epistemological issues and theories of knowledge, Weberian and other perspectives, causality and association, social sciences as a science, induction and deduction, the distinction between a social problem and what is socially problematic.

The course is designed to introduce learners to the major aspects of management principles. It will expose them to the corpus of knowledge required to assist an organisation to achieve its objectives. It provides important information intended to expose learners to the intricacies of managing enterprises - be these private or public, corporate or small business enterprises, and government or nongovernmental organisations.

This coursed is designed to develop an awareness of the main process of cultural development in Caribbean societies, highlighting the factors, the problematic and the creative output that have fed the emergence of Caribbean identities. It seeks to develop a perception of the Caribbean as wider than island nations or linguistic blocs as well as to stimulate students’ interest in, and commitment to Caribbean civilization and to further their self-determination.

Among the biggest challenges facing the global community today is to reconcile the difference between economic advancement and social development. This course introduces students to the history of the concept of poverty, the culture of poverty, the causes of poverty and its effects. Intersections between poverty, education, health, and welfare will be explored in a variety of international contexts. Policies designed to reduce poverty will be analysed at both the international and community levels. This course presents students with the opportunity to comprehensively understand the nature, scope and dynamics of social development and its interplay on the lives of individuals, families, communities and groups. It interrogates the contributions of education, income, health, and technology and welfare system in contributing to an egalitarian society with opportunity and mobility for all.

In this course students will learn to appreciate the value of qualitative research as it offers contextual meaning of social phenomena. Students will become familiar with the nature, assumptions and logic of qualitative research. They will understand the available techniques for designing a qualitative research study while identifying and constructing theory.

This research project course is designed to give students an appreciation for conceptualising contemporary issues from a psychological perspective. Students also have the opportunity to integrate psychological theories and research methods to investigate selected issues.

This course presents and examines the social and cultural forces that have implications for the formation and maintenance of social relationships. It exposes students to the concepts, theories, and methods involved in studying the family. It provides an opportunity for students to critically examine issues associated with marriage, family so that they can derive a clearer understanding of marriage and the family as critical institutions in society. The course helps students to apply theoretical perspectives to go beyond personal experiences and view the family from diverse social contexts.

This course is intended to provide students with a conceptual framework and analytical skills necessary for the analysis of markets and marketing activities of firms in a dynamic environment. It will introduce students to some of the basic concepts and principles of marketing and to some real-world marketing situations. It also takes into consideration the unique business culture of the Caribbean.