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Westwood College Online

Programs:
Design
Business
Criminal Justice
Technology

Degrees:
Associate’s
Bachelor’s

Westwood College Online offers 17 Associate and Bachelor degree programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Design, Fashion, Gaming, Healthcare and Information Technology in an online environment that is flexible, convenient and designed to meet the needs of today’s career-focused individual.

10 Top Reasons To Attend Westwood College ONline

Flexibility
Our online programs work around your schedule. Busy, working professionals can find their own time to do coursework without putting their life on hold.
You can easily work on your degree at home and away; with the flexibility of the internet you can work on courses wherever you can get connected!

Alumni Retraining
Our alumni retraining program* allows you to stay on top of the latest skills and advances in your degree area long after you graduate -- a key benefit to both you and your employer.

Faculty
Westwood College Online faculty includes members who have been involved with eLearning since it began in the mid 1990s. The history and contributions of these faculty members provides our school with a valuable think tank of experts to help create effective and interesting courses.

Many of our instructors have real-world experience in the areas that they are instructing, so the can provide a relevant perspective to helping students prepare for a career in their chosen field.

Through a three-tier training program, each qualified faculty member is specifically trained to teach online classes before ever teaching a class through Westwood College Online.
According to Westwood Online's March 2006 Mid-Term Faculty Course Evaluation Survey, over 98% of our faculty would be recommended to future students by the students who took their courses.

Curriculum
Westwood College Online offers a wide variety of degree programs in popular career fields. Students are able to pick from 17 varied programs ranging from Game Art and Design to Criminal Justice so they can find something that truly interests them.

Students at Westwood College Online can dive into courses in the field of their choice from the beginning of their education. Core courses enhancing your general education are offered early in their programs, allowing you to get right to your specific area of concentration.

Over 60% of the program hours in our online degree programs are specifically related to each degree program. The subjects you learn in your program really fit your degree, making it more useful for your future.

Real Classroom Feel
Our courses are designed using some of the latest technologies available ensuring that you to receive an engaging and interactive learning experience including audio and visual elements.
Real textbooks are provided to students for their coursework, rather than e-Books. Using an actual textbook and a highlighter can help alleviate the stress of staring a computer screen for long periods of time.

Personalized
A no-cost tutoring program and program-specific online library are offered with each program at Westwood College Online.

Students are provided with individual storage space on our online server in order to complete their capstone projects and portfolios.

Advanced Technology
Technical support for both Windows and Mac is provided 24/7 by Westwood College Online, so support is available when you need it. Earning a degree online doesn't mean you have to be a computer genius … we are here to help.

Our courses are enabled with sophisticated audio/video technologies and virtual meeting technologies designed for users with varied technical expertise.

Westwood College Online provides students with industry-standard, relevant software as part of their education. Potential employers expect employees to have up-to-date knowledge of commonly used software applications, so this is beneficial in helping to prepare students for the real-world.

Career Development
Our Career Development Services provide career development tools and guidance to help empower you to transfer your academic experience to career success.

Fast-Track Education
Year-round classes and focusing on the most critical skills needed to advance in their chosen careers allows Westwood College Online students to graduate faster than students in traditional schools.

At Westwood College Online it is possible to earn an Associates degree in as little as 20 months!

Changing Lives
"When I finished my degree it improved the marketability of my company and allowed them to place me on contracts and in roles where I was qualified with a degree (from Westwood). It also got me a 20% raise with a college degree." - Ron Dow, 2006 WOL Graduate

How to Apply to Westwood College Online

We make it easy to apply and enroll for our online degree programs, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Provided you have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, you can get started quickly and easily towards preparing for a rewarding career!

We've made applying for admissions at Westwood Online a simple and straightforward process. You will be required to fill out an online application and submit some documentation confirming your commitment and qualifications for admissions.

Five easy steps!To apply for admission, just follow the five steps described here:

Submit an Application Online
Provide Proof of High School Graduation
Meet the Minimum Acceptance Requirements
Complete the Financial Aid process
Submit a signed Enrollment Agreement

If you have any questions, please contact us toll-free at 1.888.996.6546 and an admissions representative will gladly assist you with this process!