The Belize Adventist Junior College catalogue provides general information regarding programs of study, fees, and related policies and procedures. Every effort has been made to make it accurate as possible as of the date of its publication: however all policies, procedures and fees, as well as academic calendar dates, are subject to change as deemed necessary by the management of the institution.
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Academic policies and procedures
Programs Offered - Course Sequence
Business Administration with major in accounting
Business Administration with major in management
A+ - Professional Computer Technician
Course descriptions
Computer Science course descriptions
Arts & Science course descriptions
| Prospective Student: On September 6, 1999 the Belize Adventist Junior College opened its doors for the first time with its sixth form Program. Our mission statement is the best expression of our ideals for you. The Belize Adventist Junior College is a Seventh-day Adventist tertiary institution founded and supported by the church. The college is committed to quality Christian Education in the Seventh-day Adventist system. It seeks to develop students wholistically, spiritually, mentally, physically and socially, bringing them into harmony with their creator. Its special task is to prepare students to participate in the church’s unique mission to the world, which is the preaching of Jesus Christ and His everlasting gospel and service to mankind. |
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The following procedures must be followed when applying for admission to the Belize Adventist Junior College. 1. Obtain an application form from the Belize Adventist Junior College or the Belize Adventist College. 2. Complete and return the form along with a non-refundable application fee of $20.00 to Belize Adventist Junior College. The form and fee must be received by the deadline stated on the application. If received after the deadline, the application will be considered late. An additional $20.00 will be charged for late applications. 3. Request that the recommendation section in the application form be filled out by the teachers of the high school you are attending, or you last attended, and obtain the name and signature of a local Seventh-day Adventist Pastor who knows you. 4. Attach a copy of your official high school transcript and a photocopy of your high school diploma. 5. You must have passed the ATLIB Exams. When all required documents have been received, your application will be evaluated, and you will be informed in writing on the status of your application. REQUIREMENTS
TRANSFER OF CREDITS Students from another tertiary institution may transfer to Belize Adventist Junior College. In order to receive credit for courses taken at another institution, the following documents must be sent to the Principal. 1. An official transcript from the institution attended. 2. A statement of honorable dismissal from the Dean of the institution from which the student is withdrawing. Credits will not be accepted for courses which the individual is failing. The course content and level of transfer must be equivalent or similar to a course offered by B.A.J.C. |
Academic policies and procedures
COURSE LOAD
To complete their program of studies in two years, students must enroll for a minimum of fifteen credit hours per semester; however, any student who enrols for fifteen or more credit hours per semester is considered a full-time student. As a general rule, a student will be able to register for up to 21 credit hours for the semester with the Dean’s approval.
REGISTRATION
Belize Adventist Junior College follows a two-semester system. After the application has been processed, a letter of acceptance is sent to all successful applicants. A registration day is scheduled before the beginning of every semester. A fee of $50.00 is charged for late registration.
ATTENDANCE
All students must attend scheduled classes and laboratories in order to maximize the benefits for their instructors’ expertise and from exchanges with other students. If a student is absent for fifteen percent or more of a class, he/she must withdraw from that class and must repeat the class; whether or not he/she is failing that class. All students must attend chapel sessions.
If a student is absent because of illness, he/she must present a medical certificate to justify his/her absence. Each student is entitled to one (1) justifiable absence. Any student who is fifteen (15) minutes late for a class session is considered absent. Three (3) late is equal to one (1) absence.
WITHDRAWAL
A student who decides to withdraw from school during the semester, or from any class, he/she must inform the Academic Dean.
The withdrawal must be done within the specified date – twelve school days from the beginning of the semester.
REPETITION OF COURSES
If student earns less than C – in courses pertaining to his/her major, he/she must repeat that course.
EXAMINATION
1. At the end of each semester, a final exam will be given.
2. If a student is caught cheating in the exam, that student will not receive credit for the exam.
3. The final exam weight will be determined by the individual teacher.
4. If any students is absent for the final exam, such student must make arrangements with the teacher within 6 school days after the final exam.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
At the end of the semester a student must have a G.P.A. of 2.00. If it is less, then the student will be placed on probation.
GRADE REPORTS
Report of grades are provided at the mid-semester and the end of each semester. Only end of semester grades are used in the computation of the student’s grade point average. Mid-semester grades are given to indicate a student’s progress during the semester.
GENERAL POLICIES & REGULATIONS
1. Students must have a positive attitude toward fellow companions, visitors, BAC/BAJC faculty and administrations both on and off campus.
2. Students must have respect for other people’s property including BAC furniture and building.
Students must have Self-discipline and responsibility. Keeping quiet and being peaceful on campus.
Rule 1
Students are required to wear and maintain suitable clothing for all occasions.
Rule 2
Courtesy, good behaviour and respect are expected to be maintained in relationships with teachers and fellow students. Students must maintain social and personal standards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They should represent the college in a dignified manner on campus and outside of campus at all times.
Rule 3
Only uplifting music is allowed on campus on special occasions. No music playing instruments should be used by students inside the classroom and on campus.
Rule 4
Students are required to attend punctually, all class periods and chapel sessions and behave in harmony with the occasion.
Rule 5
Students should keep classrooms, sanitary facilities, and environment clean at all times.
Rule 6
At no time students should possess or use any instrument which is dangerous to life or property. Tobacco, alcohol and drugs are not allowed.
Rule 7
No visitor should be brought on campus without proper permission. Students are required to stay within the limits set by the administration.
Rule 8
Students who have vehicles will be required to park in the parking area.
Rule 9
Students are to seek the approval of the program coordinator before presenting a program and should participate in club activities.
Rule 10
Class and Chapel attendance is compulsory.
The rules are subject to change, revision, or addition by the School Board.
Students are responsible for knowing and abiding by the Rules of this institution.
| Letter Grade | Qualitative Equivalent | Qualitative Description |
| A | 4.00 | Excellent |
| A- | 3.75 | Very Good |
| B+ | 3.50 | Good |
| B | 3.00 | Outstanding |
| C+ | 2.50 | Average |
| C | 2.00 | Satisfactory |
| D | 1.00 | Pass |
| F | 0.00 | Failure |
| I | 0.00 | Incomplete |
| WF | 0.00 | Withdrew failing |
| WP | 0.00 | Withdrew passing |
The college uses a letter grading system with quality point equivalent. The letter grades, their quality points equivalents, and their qualitative descriptions are as follows:
EXCELLENT signifies the highest level of achievement in the subject area in the subject and indicates an exceptional general competence and consistent ability in comprehension and interpretation.
VERY GOOD signifies a consistently high level of achievement in the subject and an intelligent fulfilment of course requirements in a manner that approaches the excellence of an “A” grade.
GOOD signifies a consistently high level of achievement and indicates that the course requirements have been fulfilled in an intelligent and above average manner.
OUTSTANDING signifies a consistent level of achievement and indicates that student has the knowledge to apply all aspects related in the course outline.
AVERAGE signifies an acceptable degree of understanding and constant achievement.
SATISFACTORY signifies a basic understanding and a quality which satisfies graduation requirements in certain major subjects.
PASS signifies that student has an acceptable knowledge and understanding of some aspects of the course outline.
FAILURE signifies an unacceptable level of understanding and achievement.
INCOMPLETE signifies that a course requirement has not been met. It is given only with the approval of the Dean when, in the instructor’s judgment, an emergency clearly beyond the student’s control has prevented the student from completing the final examination or other course requirements. “I” grades are converted to “F” grades if the requirements are not met one week after the final exam.
WITHDREW FAILING student dropped the course and produced unacceptable level of understanding and achievement.
WITHDREW PASSING student dropped the course however there is enough evidence of knowledge and application of the course content.
The GPA (Grade Point Average)
A student’s GPA for each semester is determined as follows:
1. Multiply the quality point equivalent of the grade in each course by the number of credits assigned to the course.
2. Adding these products and dividing the total by the number of credits attempted in all courses during the semester.
For example, 18 hours of “B” grades would give a 54 quality points; therefore, the GPA would be 3.00 (54 grade points earned divided by 18 semester hours attempted).
Full-time students who have obtained a quality point average of “B” (3.00) or better on at least fifteen semester hours of work will be placed on the Dean’s Honor List which is posted after each semester.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Continuation of students who have demonstrated a lack of necessary ability, preparation, industry or maturity to make satisfactory progress is inconsistent with the purposes and responsibilities of Belize Adventist Junior College. For this reason, and to maintain the academic standards of the institution, each student will be required to maintain a grade point average of 2.00 at the end of each semester. Failure to maintain a 2.00 will result in the student being put to Academic Probation. While on Academic Probation period, a student will be limited to fifteen credit hours per semester. If, after the probation period, a student demonstrates a lack of study, he/she will be asked not to return at the beginning of the following semester.
| Charge | Fee ($) | Status |
| Application fee | 20.00 | one time |
| Registration | 50.00 | per semester |
| Agriculture Laboratory | 40.00 | first 2 semesters |
| Science Laboratory | 80.00 | depends on concentration |
| Insurance | 26.00 | annual |
| ID Card | 5.00 | annual |
| Year book | 20.00 | annual |
| Student's Association Trip | 25.00 | annual |
| Educational Trip | 25.00 | annual |
| ATLIB Fee | 7.00 | annual |
| College Catalogue | 15.00 | annual |
| Student's Hand book | 15.00 | annual |
*The government of Belize assists with tuition during the second year
*Credit hours are charged at $35.00 each
All aspiring students to an Associate Degree from the Belize Adventist Junior College must:
1. Complete the General Core Requirements of the college with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
2. Complete the professional Core Requirements of the program of study to which they have been accepted with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
3. Complete the cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all courses taken at Belize Adventist Junior College.
4. Fulfil all financial and other obligations to the College before graduation.
Business Administration with major in accounting
| First Semester | Third Semester | ||
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
| Study Skills | 1 | Life and Teaching of Jesus | 3 |
| Christian Beliefs 1 | 3 | Principles of Marketing I | 3 |
| College English I | 3 | Principles of Finance I | 3 |
| Principles of Economics I | 3 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| Agriculture I | 1 | Business English | 3 |
| Principles of Accounting I | 3 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Research Methods | 3 | ||
| Business Law I | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | Fourth Semester | ||
| Course | Course | ||
| Christian Beliefs 2 | 3 | Gift of Prophecy | 3 |
| College English 2 | 3 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| Introduction to Computers | 3 | Intermediate Accounting 2 | 3 |
| Principles of Auditing | 3 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| Philosophy of Education | 3 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| Agriculture 2 | 1 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | ||
| Principles of Accounting 2 | 3 | ||
Business Administration with major in management
| First Semester | Third Semester | ||
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
| Study Skills | 1 | Life and Teaching of Jesus | 3 |
| Christian Beliefs 1 | 3 | Principles of Marketing I | 3 |
| College English I | 3 | Principles of Finance I | 3 |
| Principles of Economics I | 3 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Agriculture I | 1 | Business English | 3 |
| Principles of Accounting I | 3 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Research Methods | 3 | ||
| Business Law I | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | Fourth Semester | ||
| Course | Course | ||
| Christian Beliefs 2 | 3 | Gift of Prophecy | 3 |
| College English 2 | 3 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| Introduction to Computers | 3 | Business Management | 3 |
| Business Law 2 | 3 | Human Resource | 3 |
| Philosophy of Education | 3 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| Agriculture 2 | 1 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | ||
| Principles of Accounting 2 | 3 | ||
| First Semester | Third Semester | ||
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
| Study Skills | 1 | Life and Teaching of Jesus | 3 |
| Introduction to Computers | 3 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| Agriculture I | 1 | Data Analysis | 3 |
| Christian Beliefs 1 | 3 | Operating System Analysis | 3 |
| College English I | 3 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Belizean Literature | 3 | Cobol Programming | 3 |
| Principles of Programming | 4 | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | Fourth Semester | ||
| Course | Course | ||
| Christian Beliefs 2 | 3 | Gift of Prophecy | 3 |
| College English 2 | 3 | Visual Basic | 3 |
| Advanced College Algebra | 3 | Internet Seminar | 1 |
| Computer Applications | 3 | Computer Project | 3 |
| Philosophy of Education | 3 | Java Programming | 3 |
| Agriculture 2 | 1 | Calculus | 4 |
| Computer Organization & Architecture | 3 | ||
| 3 | |||
A+ Professional Computer Technician
| First Semester | Third Semester | ||
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
| Study Skills | 1 | Life and Teaching of Jesus | 3 |
| Christian Beliefs 1 | 3 | PC Repair and Troubleshooting III | 3 |
| College English I | 3 | RAM Banking & Socket City | 3 |
| Agriculture I | 1 | Data Analysis | 3 |
| Introduction to Computers | 3 | Operating System Analysis | 3 |
| Belizean Literature | 3 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PC Repair and Troubleshooting I | 3 | Intermediate Spanish | 3 |
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | Fourth Semester | ||
| Course | Course | ||
| Christian Beliefs 2 | 3 | Gift of Prophecy | 3 |
| College English 2 | 3 | Operating System Maintenance | 3 |
| PC Repair and Troubleshooting II | 3 | Internet Seminar | 1 |
| Computer Applications | 3 | Computer Project | 3 |
| Philosophy of Education | 3 | PC Repair and Troubleshooting IV | 3 |
| Agriculture 2 | 1 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| Computer Organization & Architecture | 3 | ||
| First Semester | Third Semester | ||
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
| Study Skills | 1 | Life and Teaching of Jesus | 3 |
| Christian Beliefs 1 | 3 | Operating System Analysis | 3 |
| College English I | 3 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Agriculture I | 1 | Adobe Page Maker | 4 |
| Introduction to Computers | 3 | Intermediate Spanish | 3 |
| Belizean Literature | 3 | Microsoft Publisher | 3 |
| Principles of Programming | 4 | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | Fourth Semester | ||
| Course | Course | ||
| Christian Beliefs 2 | 3 | Gift of Prophecy | 3 |
| College English 2 | 3 | Computer Project | 3 |
| Computer Applications | 3 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| Philosophy of Education | 3 | Microsoft Front Page | 4 |
| Agriculture 2 | 1 | Flash | 3 |
| Corel Draw | 3 | ||
| Internet Seminar | 1 | ||
| First Semester | Third Semester | ||
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
| Study Skills | 1 | Life and Teaching of Jesus | 3 |
| Christian Beliefs 1 | 3 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| College English I | 3 | Genetics | 4 |
| Principles of Economics I | 3 | Advanced Grammar & Composition I | 3 |
| Agriculture I | 1 | Intermediate Spanish | 3 |
| Research Methods | 3 | Belizean History | 3 |
| Introduction to Computers | 3 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Foundations of Biology | 4 | ||
| Anatomy | 3 | ||