Why Choose Westwood College Online?
A Career-Focused Curriculum
Westwood College Online offers 20 degree programs, ranging from Business Administration to Criminal Justice to Game Art & Design. Our curriculum provides hands-on projects, incorporating some of the latest skills and technologies which you'll learn during your coursework. Your education at Westwood College Online will challenge you, enrich you and help launch you into a successful career.
Faculty with Real-World Experience
Our instructors bring a wealth of real-world experience in their fields and eagerly share that knowledge in the classroom. They are also experts in online teaching and consistently receive high marks from their students: 97% of Westwood College Online graduates polled said they would recommend their teacher to other students. (According to Westwood College Online's May 2006 Mid-Term Faculty Course Evaluation Survey.)
Our Commitment to Your Career
Throughout your education and even after you graduate, our Career Development Services Advisors provide guidance and tools, including a web-based resume builder to help produce, manage and host your resumes. Our Climbing with the Experts series gives you a chance to interact directly with industry experts through online presentations and interactive question-and-answer sessions. And our online Career Planning Guide walks you through the career preparation, search and transition process, focusing on identifying and communicating value, networking strategies, professional documents, job research, and informational interviewing. Over 85%* of our graduates move on to careers, thanks to the real-world knowledge and marketability that Westwood College Online delivers.
An Ongoing Education
You never stop learning, which is why our tuition-free** Alumni Retraining program keeps you on top of the latest advances in your field after you graduate. Come back to Westwood College Online to audit classes, take courses that have been updated since your graduation, or work with our Career Services team.
The Convenience of Online Learning
It takes hard work and commitment to earn your degree, but at Westwood College Online you can accomplish your goals without putting your life on hold. The flexibility of online courses means you can study on your own time, wherever you're most comfortable.
A Real Classroom Feel
Our courses incorporate sophisticated audio/video technologies to ensure you receive an engaging learning experience - one that echoes an actual classroom. We also use real textbooks so you can work hands-on with your studies ... and spend some time away from the computer screen.
A Fast-Track Education
It's possible to earn an Associate's degree in as little as 20 months, and a Bachelor's in as little as three years. By offering year-round classes focused on the most critical skills needed to advance your career, you can complete your coursework in less time than students at traditional schools.
Our Commitment to our Military
Westwood Online is proud to be approved by all branches of the military to offer an interactive and engaging learning environment to military students. Students enrolled at Westwood Online come from a variety of military branches. Our Financial Aid department is trained to work with your needs, whether you're Active duty or a Veteran.
