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Agriculture &
Environmental

The Department of Agriculture and Environmental Studies prepares students for careers in agriculture, environmental management and sustainable development through a blend of scientific knowledge, practical training and business principles.

Students can pursue the BSc in Environmental Studies, ASc in Environmental Studies, or ASc in Agro-Processing and Business Management. Graduates are equipped for careers in agriculture, food safety, horticulture, biotechnology, and environmental science.


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Business

The Department of Business offers practical knowledge in business organisation, administration, accounting principles and the mechanics of business growth, with special emphasis on entrepreneurial skill development, marketing strategies and service business operations.

Programmes include the BSc in Business Administration (Marketing, Accounting or HR Management), BBA (UTECH franchise), and ASc in Business Administration, alongside NCTVET, CAPE and CSEC subject options. Graduates are equipped for careers in accounting, human resource management, marketing, and procurement.


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Education &
Liberal Studies

The Department of Education and Liberal Studies delivers a quality, globally comparable tertiary experience, while also supporting courses across the college in sociology, psychology, law, Caribbean studies and CXC subjects.

Programmes include the BSc in Social Work and ASc in Social Work. Graduates are equipped for careers in education, social work, and career counselling.


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Engineering

The Engineering Department equips students with theoretical, technical and vocational knowledge in construction, electrical and mechanical engineering, preparing them for employment or further study in the built environment.

Programmes include the ASc in Architectural & Construction Technology, ASc in Construction Site Management, ASc in Engineering, and NCTVET Level 2 in Electrical Installation or General Construction. Graduates are equipped for careers in construction supervision, electrical work, and engineering support roles.


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Hospitality &
Tourism Management

The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management transforms students’ lives through expert-led education and training for the dynamic global hospitality workforce or entrepreneurship.

Programmes include the BSc in Hospitality & Tourism Management and ASc in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Graduates are equipped for careers as chefs, hotel and guest services managers, and tour operators.


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Information
Technology

The Department of Information Technology delivers education in computing technologies, using engaging methods that build problem-solving and critical-thinking skills across advanced technologies.

The department currently offers an Associate Degree in Information Technology, with a Cisco certification and BSc in Information Technology coming soon. Graduates are equipped for careers in software development, systems administration, and information security.


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Department

School of
Nursing

The Knox Community College School of Nursing (KCCSON) develops the healthcare workforce locally and globally, combining theory with clinical practice. Its UWI-articulated bachelor’s programme is the department’s flagship, and graduates consistently excel in the Nursing Council of Jamaica licensing exam.

Programmes include the BSc in Nursing (UWI), ASc in Assistant Nursing, and Allied Health Care Level 2 (NCTVET), with a CCCJ BSc in Nursing coming soon. Graduates are equipped for careers as registered nurses, midwives, and nurse practitioners.


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Communication

The Department of Communication builds students’ communication and language skills for a global society, working closely with every department to prepare graduates for both academic and workplace success, locally and internationally.

The department supports communication requirements across all Knox Community College programmes, equipping students to be confident, effective communicators wherever their careers take them.


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Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics supports numerical courses across all Knox Community College programmes, helping students build confidence and competence they can apply across a wide range of contexts.

The department focuses on developing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, strategic competence and adaptive reasoning, giving every student a strong mathematical foundation for their chosen field.


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Natural Science

The Department of Natural Science supports all science-based courses across the college, including the preliminary courses required for entry into advanced science programmes through its articulation agreement with UWI.

The department shapes students into critical thinkers and problem solvers, motivated to engage in research and development that supports sustainable practices.


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