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The University of the Southern Caribbean Guyana (USC) looks to expand
The University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) is looking to expand its programme in Guyana. This is according to Dr. Clinton Valley, President of the Organization, which is based in Trinidad and Tobago.
He said that during his stay in Guyana, the facility examined how best it could serve the country as it seeks to expand and enhance its operation.
USC President flanked by students of university.
Dr. Valley said that the University offers internationally recognized certification to its students.
The university which is located in Anira Street, Queenstown, currently offers a variety of certified Bachelor Degree courses.
However, according to Dr. Valley, the University is looking to introduce a Master’s Degree programme to locals. He said that this is scheduled to be done within the next three to five years.
“We will continue to do feasibility studies and market analysis to determine what will best serve the population. We don’t want to come into Guyana to impose programmes but rather to respond to the needs of the society.”
Dr. Valley said that the University is looking to modify its location to accommodate more faculties as they expand.
The university has extension sites in Tobago, Barbados, Guyana, St Lucia and Antigua. It is currently seeking to expand to Grenada.
The University of Southern Caribbean Guyana currently offers Bachelor’s course in Business Administration, Science in Economics and Accounting, studies in Behavioral Science and Psychology and Theological arts among others.
The USC was established in 1927 in Trinidad and Tobago. The Christian-based University expanded its outreach to Guyana six years ago.
According to the Guyana extension co-ordinator, Mignon Sancho, the USC caters for a diverse student population. Sancho said that the university presently has only 54 students which allows for individual attention.
The coordinator said that the courses are offered at US$1,300 per semester. She said that at present, applications are being processed for a new batch of students to gain entry into the University.
Sancho said that USC does student intakes thrice a year and that the minimum requirement to enter is five subjects CXC inclusive of Mathematics and English.
She added that the requirements depend on the course that a person may want to pursue.
The University of the Southern Caribbean is a private co-educational institution operated by the Caribbean Union Conference of Seventh day Adventists. Since its establishment it continues to offer “valued based education”.
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