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Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Alta College, Inc. (Alta) is the parent organization for Westwood College. Since its inception, Alta has been a leader in career-focused education, meeting workforce needs for in-demand employment fields. As occupational challenges and opportunities are recognized, Alta develops new programs in cooperation with industry leaders to meet the needs of our students and graduates and of employers, as well.



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Westwood College is an institution of higher learning founded in Denver, Colorado in 1953. Today, Westwood has 14 campuses across California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois and Virginia and an online campus.* Westwood offers a unique hands-on, career-focused curriculum providing three-year bachelor’s degrees in high-growth fields. We have more than 13,000 students enrolled in one of our degree programs in business, design, technology, industrial services, justice and healthcare. To date, over 24,000 Westwood graduates have transformed their lives by obtaining the skills, tools, experience and connections necessary to achieve meaningful careers.

*Westwood also operates three campuses in the state of Texas; however, we are not currently enrolling new students at those campuses.

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Business

 
Bachelor in Criminal Justice – Major in Administration

In this bachelor's degree program you'll enjoy interactive classes taught by industry professions who will help you acquire:

  • a broad-based understanding of the criminal justice field
  • exposure to criminal law, juvenile justice and domestic violence
  • writing and communications courses to enhance reporting skills needed in many criminal justice professions

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

 

Business Administration & Management

 
Bachelor - Business Administration - Major in Marketing Management

As a marketing professional you'll be interested in marketing products and services that satisfy consumer needs and keep customer coming back for more. In this program instructors with in-depth knowledge in the field will provide you with:

  • course content that addresses areas such as consumer behavior, integrated marketing communications and international sales and marketing
  • instruction across a wide variety of other business disciplines
  • a capstone course as a comprehensive project to demonstrate the application of marketing knowledge to potential employers

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

Bachelor – Business Administration – Major in Accounting

A degree in accounting will prepare students for a financial services career by teaching business fundamentals, including essential accounting skills. During the course of study, the faculty of working professionals will provide students with:

  • Course content addressing individual, corporate, non-profit and government accounting
  • A curriculum that covers Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Boards(FASAB)
  • a capstone project to demonstrate real-world application of accounting skills to potential employers

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

Master Degree - Business Administration (MBA)

A Master of Business Administration degree can provide students with stepping stones toward becoming business leaders and decision-makers. Westwood offers three areas of specialization for MBA’s:

  • Management
  • Marketing management
  • Financial management

The degree program also offers:

    a curriculum rich in leadership courses as well as a thought-provoking business ethics class

    a faculty of working professionals who draw on personal insights and real-life case studies to mentor and train in innovative business practices

    courses that address writing business, marketing and advertising plans as well as providing exposure to quantitative business analysis and marketing management

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

 

Information Technology & Computers

 
Bachelor - Information and Networking Technologies - Major in Network Management

In this bachelor's degree program at Westwood College, our faculty who are working professionals can offer you:

  • Cisco Networking Academy®* courses that prepare you for the Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) exam**
  • classes that prepare you for other industry-standard certificates available from Microsoft® and CompTIA®**
  • training in network essentials and wireless technologies

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

*Our online campus is not part of the Cisco Networking Academy **Westwood prepares students for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

Bachelor - Information Technology – Major in Systems Security

Taught by industry professionals, students earning a bachelor's degree in systems security in a Cisco Networking Academy®* environment have the opportunity to:

  • learn to protect important infrastructure, operating systems and networks
  • develop skills in designing and evaluating secure computer networks and security strategies
  • prepare to take the qualifying exam for the coveted Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)**
  • prepare for other industry certifications, such as Microsoft® (workstation, server, active directory, infrastructure) and CompTIA A+®**

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

*Our online campus is not part of the Cisco Networking Academy

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

 

Multimedia & Design

 
Associate Degree in Graphic Design and Multimedia

Our Graphic Design and Multimedia degree blends art and marketing with software expertise to create a satisfying career on multiple levels.

Gain the essentials of success in a hands-on learning environment where working professionals give you real-life perspectives rather than just textbook theories. Blend in your newly acquired skills in the all-important Adobe® Creative Suite® and you’ll be primed for a career in the world of graphic design.

Not all programs available at all campuses.

Bachelor - Graphic Design: Major in Animation

Students in this bachelor's degree program in the field of animation will learn from working professionals who will provide exposure to industry-standard software as well as 3D modeling applications such as 3DS Max or Maya. In addition, students will have the opportunity to:

  • take courses that help prepare you for industry-standard Adobe® certificates*
  • create animations from concept through final production and presentation using modeling software as well as Adobe Flash® and Adobe Photoshop®
  • complete a comprehensive digital portfolio to showcase animation skills and expertise to prospective employers

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

Bachelor - Graphic Design: Major in Visual Communications

Students studying for a bachelor's degree in the field of visual communications will enjoy rich course content including instruction in web and package design, page layout, print production and more. Taught by working professionals in their field, students will:

  • learn about web design, copy layout and packaging design
  • courses that help prepare you for Adobe* certificates* such as InDesign®, Illustrator®, Dreamweaver® and Photoshop®
  • complete a comprehensive portfolio to showcase expertise to prospective employers

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

Bachelor in Graphic Design – Major in Visual Communications

Students studying for a bachelor's degree in the field of visual communications will enjoy rich course content including instruction in web and package design, page layout, print production and more. Taught by working professionals in their field, students will:

  • be prepared for entry-level positions in print and film media
  • courses that help prepare you for Adobe* certificates* such as InDesign®, Illustrator®, Dreamweaver® and Photoshop®
  • complete a comprehensive portfolio to showcase expertise to prospective employers

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

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

Bachelor in Graphic Design – Major in Web Design

During the course of this bachelor's degree program in the field of web design, students will team up with working professionals who have real-life perspectives and skills and can provide:

  • coursework to help you prepare for industry-standard Adobe® certificates* such as InDesign®, Illustrator®, Dreamweaver® and Photoshop®
  • instruction in web design techniques using industry-standard programming languages such as HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, HTTP and Actionscript
  • assistance in creating a final portfolio in print, digital and web formats to showcase skills to prospective employers

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

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

Graphic Design: Major in Game Art

Conceptual art… character modeling… game testing. Game art is a diverse and growing 21st century career field. Game artists are essential to the development and creation of visual content for the booming video game industry.

And with hands-on training in software such as 3DMax, Maya and Flash under the guidance of our faculty of working professionals, you’ll launch your career with in-demand skills and knowledge.

Not all programs available at all campuses.

 

Security & Protective Services

 
Bachelor - Criminal Justice

Discover personal rewards while making a difference in your community with a Westwood College degree in criminal justice.

Claim an exciting career in law enforcement*, corrections, victim’s advocacy and more with hands-on instruction by law enforcement and legal professionals.

Course content such as gangs and criminal sub-cultures, crisis intervention and parole prepares you for real-world success.

* State and local restrictions may apply. Additional training may be required. Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass all applicable test/exams.Not all programs available at all campuses.

 

Visual & Performing Arts

 
Bachelor - Interior Design

In this bachelor's degree program where you'll learn what you need to know to get started with a career in the field of interior design, you will work hand-in-hand with a working-professionals who can:

  • expose you to industry-standard software such as Autodesk®, AutoCAD®, AutoCAD® Architecture and 3D Viz®
  • offer instruction in space planning and in both residential and commercial interior design topics
  • assist you in the completion of a portfolio featuring digital walk-throughs, visualizations and blueprints to showcase skills to prospective employers

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.