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.
Associate's in Paralegal (Online)
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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.
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice (Online)
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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:
- Corrections Officer
- Jailer
- Patrol Officer
- Security Guard
- Bailiff
- Protective Service
- Probation Officer
- Court Administrator
Can you picture yourself…
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events,
or the environment in order to detect or assess problems?
- Observing, receiving and otherwise obtaining information from
all relevant sources?
- Performing general physical activities?
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating,
recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in
circumstances or events?
Accreditation
Westwood College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of
Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
Westwood Disclaimer and Privacy Policy
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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.
Westwood's privacy policy can be found at the following
site: www.westwood.edu/privacy-policy