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. Westwood College looks for people who want to acquire new skills to take advantage of growing opportunities in the professional workplace. Our students are highly motivated, hardworking, and committed to preparing for rewarding careers.
Whether you can't find one of our campuses near you, or you have a packed schedule, we present Westwood College's Online Campus. It's a way for you to get a quality Westwood education from your own home or anywhere there's a computer with internet access, and do it on your time.
The Accelerated Difference
At Westwood you can earn an associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor degree in less than three years. This means less time learning a career and more time earning money in your career.
Flexible Enough to Fit Anyone's Life
Westwood offers day, night, and online schedules to fit your busy life. No matter how packed your life may be, we'll find a program that will fit your schedule.
It's Hands-On
At Westwood, you'll learn the hands-on skills that set Westwood graduates apart. You'll work on practical, real-world scenarios that will prepare you for what you'll be doing in your career. You'll learn from practicing professionals in your field.
Credit for Relevant College Work
Westwood helps qualifying students to obtain a quality college degree in a shorter amount of time by providing tuition credit for courses already taken.
Career Development, Even After Graduation
Even after you've graduated from your program, our Career Development Specialist will still be there for you. Westwood's Career Development Departments, located at each campus, will help you in your quest to find a rewarding career in the field of your choice.
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 legal research and writing, immigration law, family law, business law and more. Our instructors are experienced professionals in the industry, bringing career-related insight to their teaching.
In as little as 20 months, students can earn an online paralegal degree from Westwood College's Online Campus and will be 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.
The number of career opportunities in criminal justice and public safety is growing at the federal, state and local levels. Collegiate training aids police officers, detectives and special agents to enhance their job performance, as well as increase their earning potential.
With a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice you'll be qualified for the following jobs:
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Westwood College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Disclaimer
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.
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