Department: Social Sciences

Code Name Description
PHI101 Introduction to Western Philosophy The course will present students with an overview ot the main dilemmas of Western Philosophy. Topics will include Morality, Ethics, Philosophy of Mind, Free Will, Determinism, Logic and the Nature of Existence.
PHI201 Introduction to Western Philosophers This course will provide an overview of the main propositions of Western philosophers. Studies will include Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Kant, J.S. Mill and Karl Marx.
POL 202 Government, Business and Society This course provides diverse perspec- tives on the changing roles and relationships of business, government and society. It describes the role, function and effects of the business sector on society, and the part which the business sector plays both...
POL101 Introduction to Political Science This course provides the student with an understanding of various political systems through an examination of the similarities and comparative analysis in institutions, political structures and practices, current issues and the nature of power and au...
POL201 Introduction to International Relations and Politics The course focuses on the analysis of international politics and the processes of international relations. Topics include international and regional organisations, management of conflict and cooperation, problems facing the world community, related p...
POL301 Caribbean This course focuses on the structure of and current con- troversies in Caribbean political systems from a comparative perspective. Many of these have to do with elections and electoral systems, political opposition, the nature of gov- ernment and ref...
POL302 Caribbean Politics This course provides a general overview of the political problems associated with the quest for greater socio-economic development in the Caribbean.
POL303 Introduction to Political Analysis This course introduces the main con- cepts of the discipline of political science by critically examining important issues such as power, representation, political culture, socialisation, party systems, and governance. It is deliberately global in it...
POL330 Caribbean International Relations This course introduces the theory and practice of Caribbean foreign policy, from independence to present day. It examines the changing nature of the regional and international environment since the independence of these states and how they have initi...
POL422 International Political Economy This course introduces students to the core concepts and issues in the study of International Political Economy (IPE). It presents various analyses of the inherent tension and mutual interplay between an inter- national system organised politically i...
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology This course introduces students to the basic principles of human psychology through the study of major psychological theories, research methods and classic studies in psychology. Particular emphasis is placed on the discussion of human diversity and...
PSY102 Critical Thinking This course explores the process & practice of critical thinking. Students are guided into clear, insightful, logical, & creative thinking. Concrete examples from students experiences & contemporary issues are critiqued to develop analytical skills.
PSY201 Development Psychology This course surveys significant aspects of human growth and development throughout the lifespan. It includes biological and environmental influences on physical, cognitive, moral, social and personality development.
PSY304 Introduction to Social Psychology This course provides a survey of the basic ideas and research methods used by social psychologists to understand, predict, and sometimes control social behaviour. By drawing heavily on Caribbean history and sociology, it explores three critical areas...
PSY320 Introduction to Industrial Organisational Psychology This course will introduce methods, practices, research, and theories of Industrial and Organisational (or I-O) Psychology. I-O psychology is a subfield of psychology concerned with various aspects of people in the workplace, including employee produ...
PSY350 Abnormal Psychology Biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural perspec- tives will be used to increase knowledge concerning the symptom presentation, course, possible origin, and treatment of various mental disorders. Students will gain informa- tion about: what is abn...
PSY370 Theories of Personality This course is designed to provide a survey of the field of personality, focusing on approaches that are relevant to psychotherapy and well-being. Classical and contemporary theoretical conceptualizations of the person will be the primary focus of th...
PSY380 Community Psychology This course is designed as an introduction to the field of Community Psychology. Community psychologists conduct action research with organisations, communities, and individuals to promote systems change, social justice, and well-being. In this cours...
PSY404 Contemporary Issues of Social Psychology Social Psychology had been described as the scientific study of how peoples thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by the actual, imagined or implied presence of others. This course intro- duces students to the fundamental theoretical assu...
PSY420 Drugs and Behaviour The purpose of this course is to provide an introduc- tion to the scientific study of drugs of abuse. An overview of basic pharmacology and behavioural pharmacology will be provided followed by in-depth analyses of the phys- iological and behavioural...
PSY450 Introduction to Counselling Theories This course examines the basic tenets and therapeutic processes that characterise various theoretical approaches to counselling/psychotherapy. The models are clustered according to the four major forces in psychology: Psychodynamic Behavioural and Co...
SOC 101 Sociology I This course looks at the themes of social class, ethnicity, gender and age. Topics include sociological theory, culture, socialisation, social stratification, education, and the mass media.
SOC 102 Sociology II This course looks at the themes of social class, ethnicity, gender and age. Topics include religion, development and modernisation, health, power and politics, population, urbanisation, work and leisure, technology, and social change.
SOC 202 Sociology, Change and Development This course addresses problema- tiques, theories, and critiques of social development and considers relevant strategies such as improving public sector effectiveness, social welfare and international cooperation for social development.
SOC 211 Civic, Moral and Character Education for Young Men This course is run over 2 semesters and is designed to help UCCIs young men navigate the challenges of a chang- ing Caymanian society. Young men must distinguish themselves by right conduct, deport- ment, speech and dress. The programme seeks to empo...
SOC 300 Philosophy and methods of Social Sciences This course examines the methods, foundations, assumptions, and purposes of the Social Sciences. It differenti- ates between science and non-science, and social and natural science. It also examines and applies the theoretical frameworks associated w...
SOC 301 Classics of Social Theory This course introduces students to the classics of social theory. The reading list includes Mill, Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Tocqueville, de Beauvoir and Foucault.
SOC 302 Research Methods in Nursing This course focuses on developing under- standing of scientific approach and methods of the research process and critical appraisal of existing nursing and related health literature. The contents will enable nurses to utilise research findings to pro...
SOC 303 Marriage and the Family This course focuses on the many different types of family structures, from the conjugal to the consanguineal, assessing the ways in which marriage may augment or else erode such structures in their normatively understood forms and inner logic. Studen...
SOC 305 Research Methods in the Social Sciences Scientific research methods, especially in sociology, political science and anthropology, and a wide range of data col- lection methodologies including observation, questionnaire construction and con- trolled experimentation are examined. Students wi...
SOC 309 Media and Society This course examines and analyses the mass media and the forces that influence them as well as the factors that they influence or reinforce. Emphasis will be placed on the basic legal and ethical principles applicable to the media, the written and un...
SOC 400 Sociology of the Caribbean Tracing Caribbean existence from the slavery era through emancipation and into the present, this course strives to locate and inter- rogate themes of continuity, rupture and change in various social institutions in the Caribbean. It draws from the is...
SOC 405 Contemporary Issues in Responding to Crime This course examines shift- ing notions of crime, and responsibility for crime within the criminal justice system. Multiple meanings of criminal justice are examined, such as the governing through law and order model, as dispute resolution, and as ri...
SOC 406 Social Welfare Policy and Services This course furnishes students with the orienting knowledge and skills needed to examine social welfare policies of various countries and governments and to understand their relevance to social service delivery and social work practice.
SOC 407 Sociology of Deviance Deviance and crime are two of the least understood social phenomena. Much of our knowledge concerning the etiology of crime is derived from the television, newspapers, and direct and indirect experiences with it. This course investigates and discusse...
SOC 409 Leadership of Social Agencies This course focuses on the legal and policy issues critical to effective leadership of social agencies. Topics include compliance, equity, code of ethics, and the development, communication, and implementation of effective policy.
SOC 410 Sociology of Tourism This course traces the development of tourism as a global phenomenon since 1940 within the following two definitive prisms (relating this phenomenon especially to the Caribbean and the Cayman Islands): Tourism as the sum of the phenomena and relation...
SOC 412 Health Care Policy This introductory course takes a policy and politics angle to health cares three most persistent issues - access, cost and quality. The roles of patients, physicians, hospitals, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies will be exam- ined. Current natio...
SOC 450 Social Studies Senior Thesis and Oral Exam In this course, students, with the guidance of a supervisor, choose a topic, determine the appropriate methodology and carry out a study. The data is used as the basis for writing and presenting the Senior Thesis.
TOR 307 Caribbean Tourism This course outlines the historical development of tourism in the Caribbean region. It also examines some of the factors that have promoted its growth and expansion, as well as the critical issues that have faced Caribbean Tourism over the years.
TOR302 The Business of Tourism This course will provide an understanding of the nature, appeal, structure, organisation and phenomenal growth of the tourism industry as well as of the role of tourism in the economic and socio-cultural develop- ment of a country. It will also exami...
TOR303 Visitor Attractions Development & Mangement This course will explore the nature, role and influence of tourism attractions while outlining the implications for their development. It will also examine a range of management problems and issues associated with various types of attractions found i...
TOR305 Introduction to Sustainable Tourism This course examines such topics as the Rationale for Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Tourism in Practice, the Role of Policy and Planning in Sustainable Tourism Development Goals & Objectives, Tools for Sustainability, Carrying Capacity & Limits of...
TOR400 Tourism & Transporation This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of the relationship between tourism and transportation. It will exam- ine tourism transportation modes and the demand characteristics associated with these various modes, new technologies...
TOR405 Tourism Policy, Planning & Development This course will outline the importance of planning and policy formulation to the development of tourism and the management of tourism impacts in a country. Topics such as Tourism Planning Concepts, Levels & Types of Tourism Planning, Components & Fo...
TOR406 Tourism Marketing & Consumer Behaviour This course introduces stu- dents to the factors which influence consumer behaviour. It also outlines the role and nature of marketing, approaches to marketing planning, marketing segmentation, imagery and promotion in marketing destinations, and the...