Why Choose Westwood College?

Westwood College isn’t your typical institution of higher learning. Students can earn a bachelor’s degree in just three years and some associate degrees in as little as 20 months. And with day, night and online schedules, we can accommodate almost any lifestyle.

Based in Denver, Colorado, since 1953, Westwood has 17 campuses across six states, plus our online campus. Key to our success is a faculty of working professionals. Drawing on personal experience and insights, they give students real-world perspectives to empower them to meet the workforce needs in in-demand employment fields.

At Westwood, you spend less time in school, so you can spend more time building your career and income. And our degree programs come with great benefits:

• Day, night and online schedules
• Hands-on learning sets Westwood graduates apart
• Simplified student financing
• Job search assistance upon graduation

Admission Overview: At Westwood, you’ll have a Success Team dedicated to providing personal assistance and advice, both inside and outside the classroom. This team of five experts – your admissions representative, student finance specialist, student services advisor, career services advisor and program director – will guide you through the enrollment and student financing processes, course scheduling, free tutoring and more.

Accreditation: Westwood College schools are accredited by either the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Westwood is also a candidate for accreditation with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (http://www.ncahlc.org/). The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of post-secondary institutions accreditations. To conduct a search of credentials by institution, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

Disclaimer: Westwood College - Online is a branch of Westwood College – Los Angeles. Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL. Call 800-875-6050 for approved locations. Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Candidate with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association Telephone: (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456. Website: http://www.ncahlc.org/. Not all programs available at all campuses. © 2009 Alta Colleges, Inc.

B.A. in Interior Design

The best interior designers blend creativity and technical skills to create distinctive interiors for residential and commercial clients. It’s an exciting and rewarding field, especially when your training draws on the experience and insights of a working-professionals faculty. You'll be mentored by these experts, which means you graduate with real-life perspectives rather than just textbook theories.

For good measure, throw in training in the use of industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, REVIT and AutoLISP, and some might say you have an unfair advantage by the time you’re ready to enter the workforce! Course content ranges from commercial and residential design to lighting, design theory and digital walk-through techniques. And by the time you graduate, you’ll have a student portfolio featuring visualizations, blueprints and more to showcase your skills to prospective employers.

If your “eye” is your most valuable asset, why not profit from a career in interior design*? Start creating your future now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

* Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass all applicable test/exams.

M.B.A.

Reach your highest potential in business with an MBA from Westwood College’s School of Professional Studies, where affordable tuition rates and expert student finance specialists help you achieve your educational goals. Westwood offers an MBA as a stepping stone to leadership in six majors:

• E-business management
• Global management
• Marketing management
• Financial management
• Information technology management
• Business management

It’s easier than ever to take your education to a higher level, thanks to remarkably flexible online scheduling that helps busy people balance their life priorities.Our rewarding curriculum includes leadership courses; practical coursework; and thought-provoking business ethics classes, all taught by working professionals. And it culminates with a capstone project to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers.

Dreaming of taking your career to the next level? Stop dreaming, take action and start building a better future now with the School of Professional Studies.

M.B.A. in Finance

When you're ready to reach your highest potential in business, you're ready for a master's degree in business administration. In this program, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to begin advancing into the highest levels of business and management careers. The core management courses will prepare you for leadership roles in today's dynamic, modern business environment. Additional concentrations will allow you to further apply and advance your knowledge in finance. The program culminates in an applied thesis, or capstone project, allowing you to demonstrate the integration of the tools you've acquired through the process of earning your master's degree.

Looking for a part-time MBA option and already have a college degree? This program is available, for those who qualify, with flexible scheduling options through the School of Professional studies at Westwood College – online campus.
 

M.B.A. in eBusiness Management

When you're ready to reach your highest potential in business, you're ready for a master's degree in business administration. In this program, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to begin advancing into the highest levels of business and management careers. The core management courses will prepare you for leadership roles in today's dynamic, modern business environment. Additional concentrations will allow you to further apply and advance your knowledge in e-business. The program culminates in an applied thesis, or capstone project, allowing you to demonstrate the integration of the tools you've acquired through the process of earning your master's degree.

Looking for a part-time MBA option and already have a college degree? This program is available, for those who qualify, with flexible scheduling options through the School of Professional studies at Westwood College – online campus.

M.B.A. in General Management

When you're ready to reach your highest potential in business, you're ready for a master's degree in business administration. In this program, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to begin advancing into the highest levels of business and management careers. The core management courses will prepare you for leadership roles in today's dynamic, modern business environment. Additional concentrations will allow you to further apply and advance your knowledge in general management. The program culminates in an applied thesis, or capstone project, allowing you to demonstrate the integration of the tools you've acquired through the process of earning your master's degree.

Looking for a part-time MBA option and already have a college degree? This program is available, for those who qualify, with flexible scheduling options through the School of Professional studies at Westwood College – online campus.

M.B.A. in Global Business

When you're ready to reach your highest potential in business, you're ready for a master's degree in business administration. In this program, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to begin advancing into the highest levels of business and management careers. The core management courses will prepare you for leadership roles in today's dynamic, modern business environment. Additional concentrations will allow you to further apply and advance your knowledge in global business. The program culminates in an applied thesis, or capstone project, allowing you to demonstrate the integration of the tools you've acquired through the process of earning your master's degree.

Looking for a part-time MBA option and already have a college degree? This program is available, for those who qualify, with flexible scheduling options through the School of Professional studies at Westwood College – online campus.

M.B.A. in Information Technology

When you're ready to reach your highest potential in business, you're ready for a master's degree in business administration. In this program, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to begin advancing into the highest levels of business and management careers. The core management courses will prepare you for leadership roles in today's dynamic, modern business environment. Additional concentrations will allow you to further apply and advance your knowledge in information technology. The program culminates in an applied thesis, or capstone project, allowing you to demonstrate the integration of the tools you've acquired through the process of earning your master's degree.

Looking for a part-time MBA option and already have a college degree? This program is available, for those who qualify, with flexible scheduling options through the School of Professional studies at Westwood College – online campus.

B.A. in Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice equips students academically and professionally by developing a knowledge base, social awareness and technological skills for an entry-level position in today's criminal justice environment. This program covers topics such as: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Investigation, and Juvenile Justice. This program also includes critical courses that cover such topics as Interpersonal Communication, Victimology, and Ethics in Criminal Justice. The curriculum will provide an understanding of criminal justice methods, techniques, technologies and required skills and abilities. Entry level positions for students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice include Correctional Treatment specialist, Probation Officer, Corporate Investigators, Correctional Officers, Victim Services Specialist.

State and local restrictions may apply. Additional training may be required.

B.A. in Game Software Development

Behind every Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and PC game is a game software developer. Not exactly a rock star… but pretty darn close.

A Westwood degree in game software development will prepare you for a career in programming and creating games. Specialties you might pursue include game software programming, game designs, application development and even game testing. Our faculty (software professionals themselves) will share real-world experiences and insights while mentoring you through training in advanced software engineering practices and software development using industry-standard programming languages. They’ll guide you through game artificial intelligence, game engine architecture, game project management and more. And ultimately they’ll counsel you in building a student portfolio and creating a complete working game to share when applying for a job.

There’s only one thing better than doing what you love: Doing what you love and getting paid for it. If the thought of a career in the game industry gives you a rush, listen to what your gut is telling you. Make it happen today – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

B.A. in Animation

Animation is an exciting, innovative field – and growing, too, thanks to the ongoing technology explosion. An animation degree from Westwood will prepare you for a variety of career paths, including television, film, online and computer gaming.

Working professionals will draw on their own experience and insights to mentor you for career success from your first day on the job. Coursework ranges from 3D modeling and advanced digital effects to character development and digital image editing – all geared to qualifying you for jobs in fields such as 3D animation, desktop publishing and web or flash design. Using software such as 3D Max, Maya and the full Adobe suite, you’ll create animations from conception to final production and graduate with a final student portfolio to showcase your skills to potential employers.

There’s still time to be a “pioneer” in this exciting career field! Don’t just dream about a great future, start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

B.A. in Web Design and Multimedia

The Internet is here to stay – and so are careers in web design. This 21st century vocation combines creativity, technology and traditional design skills, and there’s no better place to master the field than Westwood’s web design and multimedia degree program*.

You’ll learn by developing strategic web site projects, where you’ll become adept at industry-standard software such as HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, HTTP and Actionscript.  In the process, you’ll be mentored by working professionals who draw upon invaluable experience and insights to give you real-life perspectives rather than just textbook theories.  Coursework includes topics such as web marketing, new media, search engine optimization and design classes in composition and layout.

By the time you graduate, you will have built a professional web site using e-commerce elements and compiled a final student portfolio to showcase your skills to prospective employers. If you’re a creative type who loves computers and electronics, you and web design could be a match made in heaven! Start creating an exciting future now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

*This program only available through Westwood College – Online Campus.

B.A. in Visual Communications

Visual communications blends marketing research and planning with a wide range of design topics to create an exciting, innovative and creative field in print and media. You’ll receive intensive training in the all-important, industry-standard Adobe® Creative Suite® (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash Dreamweaver and Encore). You’ll learn the secrets of this key software ensemble from working professionals who bring invaluable experience and insights to ensure a real-world perspective when you launch your career.

Course content for visual communications includes web and package design, plus image editing, print production and more – all geared to equipping you with a student portfolio to showcase your expertise to prospective employers upon graduation. Whether you prefer the satisfaction of hands-on production or communications management, visual communications is a field expected to parallel the never-ending expansion of technology. Start creating an exciting future now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

B.S. in Information Technology - Network Management

In today’s world, computer networks are the lifeblood of most businesses. When the network is down, the business is down – which makes network management personnel essential to a company’s success. Prepare for a career in this exciting field with Westwood instructors – working professionals themselves – who will mentor you in the business of managing computers/operating systems and networks.  And as a Cisco Networking Academy®, Westwood also prepares you for the qualifying exam for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)*, an esteemed title that adds value to your degree.

Coursework will also prep you for industry-standard certificates such as Microsoft and CompTIA. Plus, you’ll have classes in OSS/FS, such as Linux, which is in use by two-thirds of companies worldwide. All of this, along with training in subjects such as advanced system administration, routing protocols and concepts, and wireless technologies, is why Westwood is a leader in network management education.

If being a key player in a business’ success appeals to you, don’t just dream about the future. Click here and start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

B.S. in Information Technology - Systems Security

No network is truly secure – that’s why systems security skills are highly prized in information technology (IT). With a degree in systems security, you’ll help protect important infrastructures, operating systems and networks – not to mention customer privacy, business intelligence and jobs. With Westwood, you’ll learn from working IT professionals who share remarkable insights and experience as they mentor you in advanced networking techniques and security skills.

And as a Cisco Networking Academy®, we’ll help you prepare for the qualifying exam for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), an esteemed title that adds value to your degree. We’ll also prep you for industry certification testing (e.g., Microsoft and CompTIA A+).* You’ll develop your expertise in studying internet security, wireless technologies, securing business applications and more. It’s all designed to make you an on-the-job asset from your first day as a professional.

If being a key player in a business’ success appeals to you, don’t just dream about the future. Click here and start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

A.S. in Information Technology

Business relies heavily on information technology (IT) – and Westwood graduates help fill this crucial need. Since Westwood is a Cisco Networking Academy*, we also teach you the skills and concepts needed to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam**.

Our curriculum helps prepare you for other industry certifications, as well. It’s why a Westwood education is the perfect platform to launch a successful IT career. With an associate degree in information technology you might pursue a career in IT management, information systems development, network administration and more.

Our faculty of working professionals draws upon personal experience and insights to give you a real-world perspective, so you graduate with more than just textbook theories. They guide you in the installation of industry-standard software and give experience in designing and troubleshooting computer network and peripheral problems.

With a Westwood degree, you’re a valuable asset from your first day on the job.
If the thought of an IT career excites you, listen to what your gut is saying. Then click here and make it happen – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

*Except Westwood College – Online Campus
** Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.

A.A. in Paralegal

The value of a paralegal education is great, not only for the career aspects, but also because of the great benefits of a serious civic education. By earning a paralegal degree you will learn more about the American legal system and our government. Our program focuses on aspects of family law, business law, legal research and writing, contract law and more. Our instructors are experienced professionals in the industry, bringing career-related insight to their teaching.

After earning an online paralegal degree from Westwood College Online students are qualified as entry-level legal assistants to attorneys in government, corporate, or private practice, and as paralegals. Education opportunities available through online colleges allow for students to earn a degree while retaining their current lifestyle. Because classes are flexible, you can learn and work from home on your free time.

Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.