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To meet the changing needs of students, Westwood College's online learning platform was established in 2002 to deliver a 100% online curriculum. Today, we have more than 4,000 students enrolled in 17 online degree programs. We utilize an interactive, hands-on learning approach to create an enriching online education experience.
Westwood College was founded in Denver, Colorado in 1953. Originally offering programs in a variety of technical fields, we have expanded our program offerings to include a wider array of career-focused areas of study.
We have degree programs in Business, Design, Computer and Information Technology, Industrial Services, Criminal Justice, and Healthcare. In addition to online programs, we have 17 campuses across the U.S. in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Virginia, and Texas. Our online campus has 17 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Our educational mission is to provide traditional academic excellence with cutting edge technology. We provide you with an orientation course that will familiarize you with the concepts and tools involved in our online platform. These tools will help you feel more comfortable and ready for online learning. Our Instructional Designers create a solid academic curriculum. The Instructional Designers are qualified and have backgrounds in Education. We constantly review our dynamic curriculum and delivery modes to make sure you are engaged in your education.
Student Services will be available to you, from academic guidance to career development. Our Financial Aid department will help you understand options to finance your education.
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A Career-Focused Curriculum: All of our 17 online degree programs include hands-on projects that will challenge you and prepare you for a successful career.
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Faculty with Real-World Experience: Our instructors bring their real-world professional experience and teaching expertise into the online classroom.
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We're Committed to Your Career: Throughout your education and after graduation, our Career Development Services Advisors provide guidance and tools to help launch your career.
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An Online Education: Our Alumni Retraining program is available to qualifying graduates, tuition-free. Keep on top of the latest advances in your field, audit classes, or work with our Career Services team.
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A Real Classroom Feel: We provide an engaging learning experience that echoes an actual classroom. We achieve this by incorporating audio and visual technologies, while also assigning textbooks for at-home reading assignments.
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A Fast-Track Education: You can earn an associate's degree in as few as 20 months, and a bachelor's in as little as 3 years. We offer classes year-round so you can complete your coursework more quickly and efficiently than at traditional schools.
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Our Commitment to Our Military: We are proud to be approved by all branches of the military to offer interactive learning to military students. Our Financial Aid department will assist you with your needs, whether you're on Active Duty or a Veteran.
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Geography: Programs not applicable in all states. Check for eligibility.
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On-campus Requirement: None
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. Not all programs available at all campuses. © 2009 Alta Colleges, Inc.
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