Program Code |
Name of Program |
Location Offered |
Program Description |
BBIE |
Biology Education |
Belmopan |
Science provides knowledge, skills and attitudes that help people understand how the natural world works. The Bachelor’s Degree in Biology Education guides students in discovering the wonders of life, physical, and ecological sciences and their application to the technology of the day. To empower students as teacher practitioners, a sequence of courses in pedagogical skills, classroom management, adolescent development, assessment and practicum follow. A full semester of student teaching experience completes the program.
Students graduate from this program with a deep understanding of current scientific issues and the ability to make these subjects accessible, exciting and relevant to students in the emerging Belizean society and wider global environment.
Graduates from this program are prepared to teach Biology at the high school level and are also provided a rich foundation for further specialization in advanced science and research. Bachelor’s Degree in Biology Education graduates also qualify for a full teaching license. |
BBUE |
Business Education with Cognate in:
BBUA – Accounting
BBUC – Information Technology
BBUM – Management |
Belmopan, Belize
Belmopan
Belmopan, Belize |
BBUA
The Bachelor in Business Education Degree with cognate in Accounting is a program that prepares Secondary and Junior College level teachers with the Accounting and Finance courses necessary to deliver CXC/CAPE syllabi. These student-teachers are empowered with the pedagogical/andragogical knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students to meet the growing demand for future Accounting and Auditing personnel in our developing society. The program includes a broad core business courses that encompasses the body of knowledge that highlights the successful practice in business administration, an accounting core that provides the conceptual and analytical skills necessary to succeed in the accounting profession along with the theoretical and practical components to prepare them to be an effective teacher.
BBUC
The Bachelor in Education Degree with cognate in Information Technology is a program that empowers the Information Technology Teachers of Secondary and Junior Colleges with a sound foundation in IT together with the practical aspects of the discipline. Along with the pedagogical/andragogical development, these student-teachers will obtain the knowledge of deploying computer systems to enhance learning and achieve educational objectives through effective resource utilization. This program will expose students to fundamentals, principles and theoretical aspects of design, development and maintenance of computer systems while preparing them to adapt to technological changes through research and practice.
BBUM
The Bachelor in Business Education Degree with cognate in Management equips Secondary and Junior College level teachers with Business and Human Resource Management skills, including development of organizational objectives, problem solving, decision making, planning, organizing and controlling to provide an effective work environment. These skills will prepare student-teachers to meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive global market and deliver Economics, Office Management and Principles of Accounting Courses. These student-teachers will develop fundamental skills in the pedagogical/andragogical aspects while exposed to the CXC/CAPE syllabus and best practices in business and educational circles to enhance their teaching and learning skills. |
BENE |
English Education |
Belmopan |
The Bachelor’s Degree in English Education is an advanced program which prepares student-teachers with the content and methodology to be effective and innovative professionals at the primary, secondary, or supervisory level of educational institutions. Students are provided with professional courses in education, concept courses that address an awareness of the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in Belize, the Caribbean and the global society, factors influencing language acquisition, the complexity of the English language problems found in Belizean classrooms, literary meaning in historical, social, cultural, national, regional, and international contexts, and methodology courses using instructional techniques in the teaching of English as a second language, and targeting language skills such as grammar, usage, and mechanics. This program culminates with a one-semester internship experience which effectively allows the student to apply theories learned to daily practice in the teaching of English. Furthermore the Bachelor’s Degree in English Education program develops within the student the capacity to critically assess the importance of effectively communicating in English, orally and in writing. The students should also recognize the significance of the role of English as the language of instruction throughout the education system of Belize. |
BHIS |
History |
Belmopan |
The history program at the University of Belize is to develop generations of Belizean historians to foster Belizean nationalism and identity through teaching, research, writing and publications of world, regional and Belizean history. Students will develop knowledge/understanding, skills and values in history, its methods of enquiry, interpretation and writing. The program’s research and publications agenda will focus on Belizean history from 2,000 B.C. to the recent past. The program seeks to promote knowledge, understanding and appreciation of history through journals, books, monographs, conferences, symposia and other public presentations so that Belizeans can better understand the challenges and opportunities we face as a nation within the context of our region and the world. |
BMAE |
Math Education |
Belmopan |
The bachelor program of mathematics education at the University of Belize provides student-teachers with an appreciation for the history and development of various fields in mathematics. Students will also be equipped with the ability to approach problems, whether industrial, technological, social, or economic in nature, from an analytical perspective, using a myriad of tools and techniques to arrive at an optimum solution. This program further provides student-teachers with the pedagogical skills in mathematics to be effective and innovative professionals at the secondary, or supervisory level of secondary educational institutions. This program also assists student-teachers to become effective facilitators of mathematical knowledge while providing them with the abilities to tabulate, synthesize, and analyze mathematical concepts at the CXC, CAPE, and GCE “A” levels. |
BPRE |
Primary Education |
Belmopan, Belize, Punta Gorda |
The Bachelor Degree in Primary Education is an advanced program which prepares student-teachers with the content and methodology to be efficient and innovative teachers at the primary school level. Student-teachers are prepared to assume leadership roles and to conduct research to inform best practices. In addition, it promotes an understanding of personal, interpersonal, intra-personal, academic, and ethical requirements of the teaching profession. This program aims to foster an understanding of personal, interpersonal, intra-personal, academic, and ethical requirements of the teaching profession. The Bachelor Degree in Primary Education culminates with an intensive one-semester internship experience, which allows student-teachers to apply concepts, and methods of their courses into the regular classroom environment. The Bachelor Degree in Primary Education aims to foster professionalism and a commitment to the standards required by the National Primary Curriculum. |
BSED |
Spanish Education |
Belmopan |
The Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Education is program which prepares students with the concepts, skills, and attitudes to be a functional, effective, efficient, and innovative Spanish teacher at primary or high school levels. Student are provided with professional courses in Education, Hispanic History and Culture, Hispanic Literature, and Hispanic Language and a solid Linguistic support as well as additional courses in educational psychology, research, and leadership, addressing the major subjects of the Belize National Curriculum for Spanish. This program promotes an understanding of personal, interpersonal, academic, and ethical requirements of the teaching profession. This program culminates with an intensive one-semester internship experience which allows student-teachers to apply theories, concepts, and methods of their courses into the regular classroom environment. Placing theory into practice, the experience provides for the student-teacher to foster the development of professional teaching styles. It is also intended to give the student-teacher the opportunity for practice analysis, interpretation, decision making skills through reflective teaching, and developing skills in planning, instruction, assessment, communication, and classroom management. The Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Education fosters in students a sense of responsibility, professionalism, commitment to high standards of teaching performance, and leadership qualities. |