Overview
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.
Student Appeal
Faculty and staff work closely with employers and the Program Advisory Committees to ensure that every program focuses on industry-relevant skills that graduates need to compete in today's workplace. Hands-on experience is a critical part of Westwood's curriculum and is utilized as a compliment to classroom theory. Classes are flexible to accommodate work schedules with day, evening, and weekend options. Additional student services include clubs, honor societies, tutoring, and recreational activities. Graduates may also return to Westwood for tuition-waived refreshers.
Financial
Financial aid is available to qualified students in the form of state and federal loans, grants, and work-study opportunities. Scholarships are also available and are distributed based on campus criteria. Westwood is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) and Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Please fill out the form to the right or call 877.473.3057 to get more information about financial aid and the programs offered by Westwood College.
Programs Offered:
*Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL.
All programs not available at all campuses.
Associate Degrees
- Business Administration
- CAD - Architectural Drafting
- CAD - Interior Finishes
- CAD - Mechanical Drafting
- Construction Management
- Computer Network Engineering
- Graphic Design and Multimedia
- Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- Medical Transcription
- Paralegal
- Software Engineering
Bachelor Degrees
- Animation
- Business Administration - Accounting and Financial Management
- Business Administration - Fashion Merchandising
- Business Administration - Healthcare Management
- Business Administration - Management
- Business Administration - Marketing Management
- Business Administration - Retail Management
- Computer Network Management
- Construction Management
- Criminal Justice
- E-Business Management
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Merchandising
- Game Art and Design
- Game Software Development
- Healthcare Management
- Information Systems Security
- Information Technology - Cisco Network Systems
- Information Technology - Computer Forensics
- Information Technology - Network Management
- Information Technology - Systems Security
- Interior Design
- Technical Management
- Visual Communications
- Web Design and Multimedia
Diplomas
Master Degree
- Business Administration (MBA)
Westwood Disclaimer:
In California, for accrediting purposes, Westwood College - Inland Empire Annex is a satellite campus of Westwood College - Inland Empire (Upland, CA), a branch of Westwood College - Denver North (Denver, CO). Westwood College - Anaheim (Anaheim, CA), Westwood College - Denver South (Denver, CO) and Westwood College - Houston South (Houston, TX) are also branches of Westwood College - Denver North (Denver, CO). Westwood College - Annandale Satellite (Annandale, VA) is a satellite campus of Westwood College - Arlington Ballston (Arlington, VA), a branch of Westwood College - South Bay (Torrance, CA) and has been certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and are all Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Colleges and Schools (ACCSC). Westwood College - Chicago Loop (Chicago, IL), Westwood College - River Oaks (Calumet City, IL), and Westwood College - Online (Denver, CO) are branches of Westwood College - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA). Westwood College - Fort Worth (Fort Worth, TX) and Westwood College - Atlanta Midtown (Atlanta, GA) are branches of Westwood College - DuPage (Woodridge, IL). Westwood College - Dallas, (Dallas, TX) and Westwood College - Atlanta Northlake (Atlanta, GA) are branches of Westwood College - O'Hare Airport (Chicago, IL) and are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Westwood College - Online is approved to award associate, bachelor, and master's degrees by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. All degrees conferred by Westwood College Online are in accordance with the Colorado statutes and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Students enrolling in Westwood College - Online are enrolled under the Colorado Department of Higher Education's requirements. Westwood College - Online will respond to all requests initiated by prospective students for information about online programs. All students, regardless of their state of origin, will receive the same protections as Colorado state residents. Westwood College - Online is nationally 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.
Accrediting Agencies
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
