The College for Working Adults (CWA) is an initiative of Bermuda College to provide non-traditional students with more options and opportunities for success! Let’s face it…in today’s competitive workforce, higher education is an important component in determining your advancement potential, and your earning power.
Adult students are one of the fastest growing segments at most two year institutions of higher education. The trend is evident at Bermuda College. Part-time enrolment has increased significantly in the last several years as working adults recognise the importance of remaining marketable in an increasingly competitive workplace. Unfortunately, taking one or two courses per semester on a part-time basis means that it could take up to five years to complete an associate degree.
The College for Working Adults increases access and opportunities for adults to earn their associate degree in a timely manner while continuing to fulfil work and family commitments. It is an alternative service delivery model for higher education, tailored to working adults and their unique needs. With the CWA programme, it is possible for students to work full-time and complete an associate degree in as little as two-and one-half years!
Working adults face some unique challenges in terms of preparing for a return to the classroom. The CWA recognises this, and incorporates career counselling, academic advising, evening and weekend courses into the programme, and utilises the cohort learning format to provide a co-dependent, supportive environment, building camaraderie among students.
In the CWA programme, the calendar year is divided into three, 15-week blocks. Each block includes twelve weeks of classes, a mid-point break, a study week at the end of classes, and a week of exams. Students complete three courses in each block, each class lasting for three and one-half hours each week. There will be a break of between two and four weeks between each block except between the spring and summer sessions, when there is usually a one-week break. The summer session will run for ten (10) weeks.
Two programmes are currently offered: the Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration and the Associate of Arts Degree
CWA Business Administration Programme:Dean, Division of Business Administration & Hospitality,
Mr. Gerry Begeman at 239-4354 or email
gbegeman@college.bm or
Mrs. Gina Graham at 236-9000 ext. 4144 or email
ggraham@college.bm.
CWA Arts Programme:Dean, Division of Liberal Arts,
Ms Necheeka L. Trott, 239-4093 or email
ntrott@college.bm