Westwood College

Students studying for this associate degree will use computer software to create the plans and drawings used to construct buildings. Faculty members with related professional experience can provide:

•in-depth training in industry-standard software such as Autodesk^®, AutoCAD^®, AutoCAD^® Architecture, and 3D Viz^®
•exposure to REVIT^® Architecture, a premier software program that showcases buildings in a virtual world
•assistance to students in creating a portfolio demonstrating skills and expertise to prospective employers

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

Students in the criminal justice associate degree program at Westwood can choose from many paths including options in corrections and private security. The hands-on instruction by industry professionals provides:

•focus on writing and communications to enhance reporting skills needed to succeed in criminal justice professions
•course content based on current issues and trends in the field, including perspectives on the high ethical standards expected of criminal justice professionals
•exposure to policing, corrections, juvenile justice and other key topics

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

Students working toward the associate degree in graphic design will learn to use knowledge of fine art, marketing and computer software to visually communicate an idea. Our faculty of industry professionals can provide:

•instruction and practice in effective page layout, web design, image editing, print production and digital design
•coursework that can help prepare you for industry-standard Adobe^® certificates*, such as InDesign^®, Illustrator^®, Dreamweaver^® and Photoshop^®
•assistance in creating a portfolio to showcase skills and expertise to prospective employers

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

In this associate degree program Westwood's faculty of professionals will provide you with relevant knowledge, training and insight in courses that:

•prepare you for some of the industry-standard certificates available from Microsoft^® and CompTIA^®*
•feature key topics such as operating systems, database administration, web programming and desktop hardware
•address how to design and troubleshoot computer network and peripheral problems

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

This program, taught by a faculty of working professionals, focuses on the skills needed to assist in the business and financial operation of a hospital or medical office, providing students with:

•a keen focus on healthcare terminology, procedures and administration
•training in industry-standard ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS coding
•skills in working with patients and in submitting claims to insurance companies

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

With an associate degree in medical office management you will learn to plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the delivery of healthcare so that the clinical experts can focus on patient care. Our faculty of professionals who work in their field will guide you through:

•courses that cover a wide range of topics critical to managing the business side of a medical practice
•training in commonly used computer applications to make front-office operations run smoothly and accurately
•an understanding of accounting and insurance issues that relate to managing a medical practice

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

A paralegal associate degree will provide a student with the skills needed to be a critical player and partner to attorneys. Over the course of the program our faculty of professionals with relevant experience will:

•teach the use of industry-standard online research tools, such as Westlaw^®
•conduct classes that include content in areas such as real estate, bankruptcy and immigration and tort law
•emphasize legal terminology and how to conduct legal research and drafting legal documents

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.