Associate Degree Handbook: Caribbean Examinations Council

Abstract

The CXC® Associate Degree Handbook is intended to provide students, parents, teachers and administrators with summative information on the awards offered. The handbook is divided into three main parts to ensure that information is easily accessible. They are as follows: Section I – Introduction. This section provides a summary of the content, objectives, assessment strategies, quality assurance mechanisms and the credits and grade points interpretations. Section II – Associate Degree Framework and Requirements. This section provides details on the types of degrees, the areas of specialisation and the required credit hours. Section III – Registration and Certification Arrangements. This section provides details on the registration process for certification.