Westwood College

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

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

In classes taught by professionals in the field, students earning a bachelor's degree in this program will:

&bull ;prepare for industry-standard certificates*, such as Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) and some of those available from Microsoft^® and CompTIA^®*
• receive training in forensics, networking, and security similar to the that provided to law enforcement and industry professionals
• learn techniques for managing computer crime, handling evidence and dealing with malicious software

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

In this bachelor's degree program, our faculty, who are working professionals can offer you:

• guidance in preparing for some of the industry-standard certificates available from Microsoft^® and CompTIA^®*
• training in advanced networking techniques and security skills
• a broad curriculum featuring key topics such as operating systems, database administration, web programming and desktop hardware

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

In classes taught by industry professionals, students earning this degree will have the opportunity to:

• prepare for some of the industry-standard certificates available from Microsoft^® and CompTIA^®*
• take courses in the design and evaluation of secure computer networks and security strategies
&bull ;be exposed to new technologies such as virtualization

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

This bachelor's degree can prepare you for a career creating and programming games. During the course of the program our Westwood faculty of software professionals will share real-world experiences and insights with students and:

• address software development using industry-standard programming languages
• offer instruction in game artificial intelligence and game engine architecture
• assist you in creating a portfolio and complete working game to demonstrate to potential employers