Bachelor of Education (BEd) and Diploma in Teaching

What is Bachelor of Education (BEd) and Diploma in Teaching?

Bachelor of Education (BEd) and Diploma in Teaching is awarded by Mico University College, UWI, NCU, teachers' colleges. It is a local qualification for people living in Jamaica. UCJ-accredited; teachers register with Jamaica Teaching Council.

Careers it leads to

Early-childhood, primary and secondary teacher.

How to take it in or from Jamaica

Full-time or in-service at teachers' colleges and universities.

How long it takes

3–4 years (typical; confirm with the provider).

Recognition in Jamaica

UCJ-accredited; teachers register with Jamaica Teaching Council.

Contacts

• The Mico University College
  1a Marescaux Road, Kingston 5
  Phone: +1 (876) 929-5260
  Email: info@themico.edu.jm
  Website: themico.edu.jm
  Source: themico.edu.jm
• The University of the West Indies, Mona
  Mona, Kingston 7
  Phone: (876) 927-1660-9
  Email: mona-admissions@uwi.edu
  Website: mona.uwi.edu
  Source: www.mona.uwi.edu
• Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC)
  2 St. Lucia Avenue, Kingston 5
  Phone: +1 (876) 922-8019
  Email: jtc.info@moey.gov.jm
  Website: jtc.gov.jm
  Source: jtc.gov.jm

Related qualifications

• Jamaica Teaching Council registration and licensing
• Overseas-delivered Master's in Education (e.g. Nova Southeastern, Mount Saint Vincent, Central Connecticut State)
• TEFL / CELTA