Westwood College

About Westwood College
Westwood College is a successful, growing organization of postsecondary learning institutions that offer hands-on, career-focused educational programs. Our primary goal is to prepare students for rewarding jobs in high-demand careers.

Choose a link at left to learn more about our Mission, our Accreditation, our parent organization Westwood College, reasons why Westwood College is for you, and our overall commitment to our students.

Accreditation
Westwood College is offered through Westwood College - Denver North Campus (Denver, Colo.). Westwood College - Denver North is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Top 10 Reasons To Attend Westwood College

  • Flexibility

    Our online programs work around your schedule. Busy, working professionals can find their own time to do coursework without putting their life on hold.

    You can easily work on your degree at home and away; with the flexibility of the internet you can work on courses wherever you can get connected!

  • Alumni Retraining

    Our alumni retraining program* allows you to stay on top of the latest skills and advances in your degree area long after you graduate -- a key benefit to both you and your employer.

    * Restrictions apply, see program details.

  • Faculty

    Westwood College faculty includes members who have been involved with eLearning since it began in the mid 1990s. The history and contributions of these faculty members provides our school with a valuable think tank of experts to help create effective and interesting courses. Many of our instructors have real-world experience in the areas that they are instructing, so the can provide a relevant perspective to helping students prepare for a career in their chosen field.

    Through a three-tier training program, each qualified faculty member is specifically trained to teach online classes before ever teaching a class through Westwood College.

    According to Westwood College's March 2006 Mid-Term Faculty Course Evaluation Survey, over 98% of our faculty would be recommended to future students by the students who took their courses.

  • Curriculum

    Westwood College offers a wide variety of degree programs in popular career fields. Students are able to pick from 17 varied programs ranging from Game Art and Design to Criminal Justice so they can find something that truly interests them.

    Students at Westwood College can dive into courses in the field of their choice from the beginning of their education. Core courses enhancing your general education are offered early in their programs, allowing you to get right to your specific area of concentration.

    Over 60% of the program hours in our online degree programs are specifically related to each degree program. The subjects you learn in your program really fit your degree, making it more useful for your future.

  • Real Classroom Feel

    Our courses are designed using some of the latest technologies available ensuring that you to receive an engaging and interactive learning experience including audio and visual elements.

    Real textbooks are provided to students for their coursework, rather than e-Books. Using an actual textbook and a highlighter can help alleviate the stress of staring a computer screen for long periods of time.

  • Personalized

    A no-cost tutoring program and program-specific online library are offered with each program at Westwood College.

    Students are provided with individual storage space on our online server in order to complete their capstone projects and portfolios.

  • Advanced Technology

    Technical support for both Windows and Mac is provided 24/7 by Westwood College, so support is available when you need it. Earning a degree online doesn't mean you have to be a computer genius … we are here to help.

    Our courses are enabled with sophisticated audio/video technologies and virtual meeting technologies designed for users with varied technical expertise.

    Westwood College provides students with industry-standard, relevant software as part of their education. Potential employers expect employees to have up-to-date knowledge of commonly used software applications, so this is beneficial in helping to prepare students for the real-world.

  • Career Development

    Our Career Development Services provide career development tools and guidance to help empower you to transfer your academic experience to career success.

  • Fast-Track Education

    Year-round classes and focusing on the most critical skills needed to advance in their chosen careers allows Westwood College students to graduate faster than students in traditional schools.

    At Westwood College it is possible to earn an Associates degree in as little as 20 months!

  • Changing Lives

    "When I finished my degree it improved the marketability of my company and allowed them to place me on contracts and in roles where I was qualified with a degree (from Westwood). It also got me a 20% raise with a college degree." - Ron Dow, 2006 WOL Graduate

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Associate Degree - Computer Network Engineering
The Computer Network Management program is designed to provide students with computer networking skills required to design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-wide networks. In addition, the combination of management and general education courses in the program helps students to apply skills in general management, critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving to management challenges in a technical environment.

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Associate Degree - Graphic Design and Multimedia
Westwood's Graphic Design and Multimedia Program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the graphic design and multimedia industry. As in most graphic art schools, students will learn to create effective designs which communicate visually in both print and multimedia environments.

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Associate Degree - Software Engineering
Westwood College's Software Engineering program is designed to provide students with an Associate's degree in software engineering. The aim is to give students skills required to design, develop, and implement computer software. In addition, the combination of technical and general education coarses in the program helps students develop skills in communication and problem-solving, so Westwood's program isn't limited to what you may find at some computer science colleges.

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Bachelor Degree - Animation
The Bachelor of Science in Animation equips students with the skills necessary to enter the field of animation. Westwood's animation training covers topics such as the laws of human motion, physics, psychology as applied to 2D or 3D characters, life drawing and rendering techniques, and the application of audio and video to an animation project. In addition, the combination of management and general education courses in the animation training program helps students apply skills in general management, critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving to workplace challenges. Westwood College's Animation Program includes critical business courses that cover such topics as project management, determining client need, working within a team environment, and working within a deadline.

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Bachelor Degree - Business Administration - Accounting
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting provides a degree that equips students with business and financial skills necessary to advance in the field of accounting. In addition, Westwood College's Business Administration: Concentration in Accounting Degree combines management and general education courses to help students apply skills in general management, critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving to workplace challenges.

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Bachelor Degree - Business Administration - Marketing/Sales
If you are searching for a school of business management that provides fast track education with a career oriented focus, then Westwood College has a program that fits you! The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing and Sales Degree offered at Westwood College can help you earn the business, with sales and marketing degree you envision. The education you receive at Westwood College will help to prepare you for an entry-level business, sales, and marketing career. If business administration, sales and marketing are interesting topics to you, then Westwood College has a program that might be a perfect fit.

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Bachelor Degree - Computer Network Management
Westwood College has designed a comprehensive degree program that addresses critical aspects of computer networking, providing students with skills required to design, install, configure and maintain enterprise-wide networks. These skills are covered through coursework, hands-on projects, case studies, and troubleshooting.

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Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice
The field of Criminal Justice integrates sociology, ethics, and the legal system to prepare individuals for a variety of careers. Westwood College's Criminal Justice Program prepares graduates with skills and education to enter this field in areas such as: probation and corrections with a degree in Criminal Justice. At Westwood College, you can receive a hands-on, real-world education in the Criminal Justice Program and prepare for an entry-level position in today's criminal justice environment including parole officers, pretrial service officers, correctional treatment specialists, and youth advocates.

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Bachelor Degree - E-Business Management
Getting a business degree from Westwood College's E-Business Management program trains you in critical aspects of e-commerce. The E-Business Management program is designed to integrate technology, business, and employability skills to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the burgeoning field of e-commerce. The program emphasizes the technology skills necessary to create, maintain, and manage Web-based or Web-enhanced business and also includes general education courses that help apply those skills to today's technological business environment.

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Bachelor Degree - Fashion Merchandising
If your goal is to pursue a bachelor's degree and you are interested in the dynamic world of fashion, then an education through Westwood College's Fashion Merchandising Degree program could be perfect for you. The fashion industry is fast-paced, dynamic and exciting. Earning a Fashion Merchandising Degree from Westwood College is an excellent way to get your foot in the door and start earning money in this creative and fun field. Westwood helps to provide students in fashion merchandising with skills in business, marketing, consumer behavior, retail management and more. The education offered is comprehensive and diverse, blending together the business aspects, human aspects and creativity you need to thrive in the fashion world.

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Bachelor Degree - Game Art and Design
Westwood's Game Art and Design program is designed to provide students with the ability to apply core knowledge of art and animation techniques for employment in the game and interactive software industry. The curriculum emphasizes traditional artistry, 3D modeling, and animation. In addition, a combination of management and general education courses assists students in applying critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving skills in managing challenges that occur in a game development environment.

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Bachelor Degree - Game Software Development
Westwood College's Game Software Development program is designed to provide students with the ability to apply core knowledge of software engineering to employment settings through a curriculum that emphasizes game and interactive software development. In addition, general education courses assists students in applying critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving skills in managing challenges that occur in a game development environment. Westwood College's Game Software Development Program helps prepare students for an entry-level position in the game software development industry.

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Bachelor Degree - Healthcare Management
Westwood College's Healthcare Management Program does not prepare students to provide direct patient care. Instead, the Program covers critical areas in healthcare management such as healthcare and society, healthcare systems, finance, management, marketing, and computer and database technology.

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Bachelor Degree - Information Systems Security
Westwood's Information Systems Security program is designed to provide students with computer information security skills required to implement e-business solutions, security policies, identify security threats, develop countermeasures using firewall systems and attack recognition technologies, and manage the deployment of security solutions for effective network management.

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Bachelor Degree - Interior Design
Westwood's Interior Design Degree program offers students aspects of the technical, creative and human factors of interior design necessary to enter the field. Students will build on a foundation of drawing, drafting, color, and basic design principles while learning about human factors, space planning, interior construction and detailing, safety and building codes, and computer-aided design (CAD). In addition, the interior design degree program includes a historical perspective of interior design, interior design business practices, and collaboration techniques for working with related professionals, and professional responsibilities and ethics for personal practice.

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Bachelor Degree - Visual Communications
Most visual communication schools offer the basic courses to get you started, but not all visual communication schools are alike. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Visual Communications at Westwood College differs from the curriculum offered by some other visual communication colleges, because it combines technical courses with general education courses to help students develop skills needed to function in today's technological business world.

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Bachelor Degree - Web Design and Multimedia
All Web design tech schools are not the same. Westwood Colleges's Bachelor of Science Degree in Web Design and Multimedia differs from other Web design schools, because it combines the technical web design courses with business, management and general education courses to help students gain the expertise needed to function in today's technological business world.

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