﻿{"id":100,"date":"2019-01-17T13:58:59","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T13:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fss\/change-of-option\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:52:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:52:55","slug":"change-of-option","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fss\/students\/student-advisory-corner\/change-of-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Change of Option"},"content":{"rendered":"<section>\n<div class=\"container-fluid page-wrapper site-font\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h1 class=\"page-header\">Should You Change Your Programme <\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row faculty-content-page\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/Images\/change-of-option.jpg\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 272px; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(232, 93, 14); float: left; margin: 5px;\" class=\"float-left\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #B22222;\"><strong>Is a change of programme right for you? How can you apply for the change?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou are not the only student who starts a programme and then realizes it isn\u2019t what you want. And it\u2019s okay to change your mind. The Faculty has compiled a short list of points to consider when thinking about changing your degree.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>1. Talk to an academic advisor<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpeak to the advisor for the programme you are interested in. He\/she will be able to give you more details about the subject area which can help you determine if it\u2019s the right one for you.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>2. Consider your grades and your strengths.<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo you prefer working with numbers or are you better at reading and analyzing lengthy texts and papers?<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome students are good at both, some are better at one over the other.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you dislike working with a lot of numbers for example changing to an Economics or Accounting programme may not be right for you.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>3. Find out how long it will take to complete your degree if you change your programme.<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>How many additional courses do you need to take in order to graduate in this new programme?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Consider your finances \u2013 can you afford to spend an extra year doing a new degree programme? If not<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Talk to an academic advisor and find a compromise that works for you. Maybe you can add a minor to your current major or do a double major.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Can taking courses at summer school help you remain on target for your completion date?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;Discuss all of the above with an advisor and then finally you can<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>4. Apply for a change of option<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Faculty accepts applications to change programme from January 15<sup>th<\/sup> to April 30th. Any programme changes approved will take effect from August. You can apply to change your programme by going to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fss\/students\/student-resources\/\">Student Resources<\/a> to complete and submit the form online<\/strong>.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-weight-bold\">5. Those interested in the B.Sc. Social Work programme please note<\/p>\n<p>Along with your change of option form submission you must submit<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit two references attesting to your suitability for professional Social Work<\/li>\n<li>A personal statement of between 250 and 300 words in length, giving your reasons for wanting to study for the degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>N.B.<\/strong> You will also need to attend an interview. Students of the Social Work programme are required to complete a one year full-time internship.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor other tips and information go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fss\/students\/student-advisory-corner\/\"><strong>Student Advisory Corner<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should You Change Your Programme Is a change of programme right for you? How can you apply for the change? 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