Westwood College

A degree in business administration: major in healthcare management can provide students with the skills necessary to provide quality customer service, supervise staff and manage the financial and business information of a clinical organization. Our faculty of healthcare professionals offers valuable insights by providing:

•coursework in health information systems and project management
•instruction in care for the elderly who live in an assisted living environment – one of the fastest growing sectors in healthcare
•a capstone project where students can demonstrate business skills to potential employers

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

A degree in business administration: major in management may be an attractive option for students who aspire to be leaders and team players and who enjoy working toward common goals. Westwood's working-professional instructors:

•draw on their own skill sets to provide invaluable insights in versatility and critical thinking
•enhance theoretical text book learning with a wide range of courses, the use of hands-on business simulations, and exposure to formatting business plans
•mentor students through a capstone project to demonstrate the application of management skills 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.

As a marketing professional you'll be interested in marketing products and services that satisfy consumer needs and keep customer coming back for more. In this program instructors with in-depth knowledge in the field will provide you with:

•course content that addresses areas such as consumer behavior, integrated marketing communications and international sales and marketing
•instruction across a wide variety of other business disciplines
•a capstone course as a comprehensive project to demonstrate the application of marketing knowledge to potential employers

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

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.

With this bachelor's degree you can learn to manage a construction project from start to finish. In interactive classes conducted by our faculty of industry professionals you'll be presented with:

•a curriculum designed with input from current industry professionals
•courses that address construction science, estimating, building projects, site planning, and related safety, law and business topics
•a course in Green Building Trends and Technology specifically designed to cover the topics for LEED Green Associate certification*

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.

Students in the criminal justice bachelor's 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 pursuing this bachelor's degree in the field of game art will be exposed to industry-standard software programs such as Adobe^® InDesign^®, Illustrator^®, Dreamweaver^® and Photoshop^®. Faculty with industry experience can:

•guide students in the development of an actual game or interactive software product
•assist students in compiling a comprehensive portfolio to demonstrate skills and expertise to prospective employers
•provide the opportunity to enter the annual Westwood College 2-D Game Development Competition judged by a panel of industry professionals

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

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

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.

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 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

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 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
•be exposed to new technologies such as virtualization

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

In this bachelor's degree program where you'll learn what you need to know to get started with a career in the field of interior design, you will work hand-in-hand with a working-professionals who can:

•expose you to industry-standard software such as Autodesk^®, AutoCAD^®, AutoCAD^® Architecture and 3D Viz^®
•offer instruction in space planning and in both residential and commercial interior design topics
•assist you in the completion of a portfolio featuring digital walk-throughs, visualizations and blueprints to showcase skills 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.

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.

Students studying for a bachelor's degree in the field of visual communications will enjoy rich course content including instruction in web and package design, page layout, print production and more. Taught by working professionals in their field, students will:

•be prepared for entry-level positions in print and film media
•courses that help prepare you for Adobe* certificates* such as InDesign^®, Illustrator^®, Dreamweaver^® and Photoshop^®
•complete a comprehensive portfolio to showcase 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.