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.
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 specialists will still be there for you.
Westwood's Career Development departments, located on each
campus, will help you in your quest to find a rewarding career
in the field of your choice.
Accreditation
Westwood College is accredited by the Accrediting
Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
(ACCSCT).
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
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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?
Bachelor's in Information Technology - Computer Forensics
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The Computer Forensics Bachelor's program is designed to provide
students with advanced security skills required to implement
e-business security policies, identify security threats, develop
countermeasures using firewall systems and attacking recognition
technologies, and manage the deployment of security solutions. In
addition, the general education courses in the program help
students to apply skills in critical thinking, logic,
communication and problem solving in a technical environment. The
program helps prepare students for entry-level job titles in the
information technology and computer forensic industry such as
network administrator, systems administrator, computer/technical
support specialist, help-desk technician, computer systems
administrator, computer forensic technician, computer forensic
specialist, computer information analyst, data investigation
technician, system administrator, and loss control specialist.
Westwood Disclaimer and Privacy Policy
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Disclaimer
Westwood College - Atlanta Midtown (Atlanta, GA) is a branch of
Westwood College - DuPage (Woodridge, IL). Westwood College -
Atlanta Northlake (Atlanta, GA) is a branch of Westwood College -
O'Hare Airport (Chicago, IL). Online programs not available in
all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL. Call 800-875-6050 for
approved locations. 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
