ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES AT

Caribbean Graduate School of Theology (CGST)

Master of Business Administration

Programme no longer being delivered.

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution including students, graduates and employers of graduates and an evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by members of the evaluation team.

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Business Administration

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Business Administration

All Programmes Recognised

Master of Business Administration is an institution accredited by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). All its tertiary level programmes are recognised. These programmes therefore receive the same status as accredited programmes.

Master of Divinity

Programme no longer being delivered.

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Divinity

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Divinity

All Programmes Recognised

Master of Divinity is an institution accredited by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). All its tertiary level programmes are recognised. These programmes therefore receive the same status as accredited programmes.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Programme no longer being delivered.

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

All Programmes Recognised

Master of Arts in Theological Studies is an institution accredited by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). All its tertiary level programmes are recognised. These programmes therefore receive the same status as accredited programmes.

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Programme no longer being delivered.

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

All Programmes Recognised

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is an institution accredited by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). All its tertiary level programmes are recognised. These programmes therefore receive the same status as accredited programmes.

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

All Programmes Recognised

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology is an institution accredited by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). All its tertiary level programmes are recognised. These programmes therefore receive the same status as accredited programmes.

Master of Business Administration

Programme no longer being delivered.

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Business Administration

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Business Administration

All Programmes Recognised

Master of Divinity

Programme no longer being delivered.

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Divinity

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Divinity

All Programmes Recognised

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Programme no longer being delivered.

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

All Programmes Recognised

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Programme no longer being delivered.

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

All Programmes Recognised

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Programme no longer being delivered.

NQFJ Level 7. Masters Degree

Programme Under Review

Current Stage

Step 1

Application for Registration

The scheduling of a preliminary meeting with the institutionto discuss the quality assurance framework, the requirements of the documentation and the registration process;

The institution’s submission of an Application for Registration;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for Registration visit.

Step 2

Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the Registration visit;

The interviewing of relevant stakeholders of the institution on-site and evaluation of the institution’s facilities and resources by the evaluation team.

Step 3

Report Writing

The preparation of the Registration report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 4

Institutional Response

The Registration report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Registration report.

Step 5

Registration Decision

The review of the Registration report and the institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of a recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 4 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Step 6

Application for Accreditation

The scheduling of training of staff of the institution in preparing for accreditation;

The institution’s submission of a completed application for programme accreditation;

The processing and review of documents submitted by the institution to determine eligibility for an accreditation visit.

Step 7

Accreditation Site Visit

The selection and training of an evaluation team for the accreditation visit;

Step 8

Report Writing

The preparation of the Accreditation report by members of the evaluation team.

Step 9

Sub Label

Institutional Response

The Accreditation report is sent to the President/Principal of the institution for review;

The institution prepares a written response to the UCJ to address the recommendations in the Accreditation report.

Step 10

Accreditation Decision

The review of the Accreditation report and the Institution’s response by the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee (AC&D) and the submission of recommendation to Council;

The Council’s review of the recommendation of the AC&D;

Council may delay a decision and ask that the institution address particular issues. In such a case, the application would revert to Step 9 of the process;

The decision of Council is communicated to the institution in writing.

Please note that the decision on the above-mentioned programme/s has not yet been determined.

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

All Programmes Recognised

Caribbean Graduate School of Theology (CGST)

All Programmes Recognised

Caribbean Graduate School of Theology (CGST) is an institution accredited by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). All its tertiary level programmes are recognised. These programmes therefore receive the same status as accredited programmes.