Will I be allowed a double major in my first year?

Based on our regulations, you will not be allowed to add a second major in your admission year.  You may, however apply via SAS for a double major in year 2 of your studies.

Excellence in Teaching Awards: Call for Submission

Have you earned scores of 4.5 and over from your student evaluation? Are you committed to excellence in teaching? Are you dedicated to enhancing student learning? Then you may qualify for the FSS teaching award!  Click here to apply for the 2015-2016 FSS Excellence in Teaching Award.

Garth Lipps Promoted to Rank of Professor

The University of the West Indies, Mona is pleased to announce the promotion of Senior Lecturer in the Psychology Unit of the Department of Sociology, Psychology & Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences to the rank of Professor.  Click here for details

Faculty of Social Sciences Welcomes New Dean

The Faculty of Social Sciences bids farewell to Professor Evan Duggan and welcomes Professor Ian Boxill as the new Dean with effect from August 1, 2016.

 

Professor Ian Boxill is the Carlton Alexander Professor of Management Studies and Director of the Centre for Tourism and Policy Research, at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.  He also holds a personal Chair in Comparative Sociology and is a former Head of the Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work at The UWI.

 

Timetables - Semester 1 and 2

To view the FSS Timetable for Semester 1 2016, please download from link below.

Dean Message to New and Returning Students

The Faculty of Social Sciences extends a warm welcome to all new and returning students and staff.  To view the Dean's welcome message, click here.

Faculty of Social Sciences Dean's List

The Dean's List recognizes BSc. undergraduate students for their outstanding academic performance in each of the regular semesters during each academic year; that is during Semester 1 and Semester 2 but not the Summer Semester (Semester 3) or Summer School. The inclusion of students' names on the Dean's List is one of the ways in which the Faculty recognizes excellence and does not carry with it any other recognition, award or prize.

 

Click here to view Dean's List and egibility criteria. 

Summer School 2016

Need fewer than four courses to complete your degree this academic year?  Looking to accelerate your rate of progress?  If you answer yes to any of these questions, the Faculty of Social Sciences 2016 Summer School Programme may be for you.  This year's programme is scheduled to run from May 30, 2016 to July 15, 2016 

 

Click links below to view proposed course offerings by department or check directly with your department if the list has not yet been posted.

 

Courses Selection and Registration 2016-2017

Registration for the 2016-2017 academic year is now open.  Returning students are being urged to register now.  Click here for link. New students, however, are being encouraged to wait until they have received academic advising during the Faculty orientation week - August 29 to September 2 before attempting to register.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Regulations

These GPA regulations will apply to all new students entering the system in August 2014 to pursue first degrees, associate degrees, diplomas and certificates.

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