Westwood College - Online Degree Programs
Overview
Westwood College was founded in 1953 and opened the doors of its flagship school in Denver, Colorado. It is a private institution that has 17 campuses and an online campus for distance learning. The physical campus locations are in California, Georgia, Colorado, Texas, Illinois and Virginia. The school has helped over 20,000 students reach matriculation. There is a current student enrollment of 15,000 among all campuses.
Programs
Westwood College has a wide array of college degrees online that include diplomas, associates, bachelors and masters. The online college has a School of Design, School of Business, School of Technology, and School of Justice. Students are able to concentrate in the following fields of study: accounting, marketing, management, computer design, interior design, criminal justice and information technology. There are a total of 25 distance learning programs. Associate degree programs at the school can be earned in 20 months, while bachelor degree programs take 3 years to complete.
The current student enrollment for the online school is 4,700. It boasts an 85% career placement rate for graduates. Students have the ability to retrain in courses that are within their program free of charge once they are an alumni. This alumni retraining program allows graduates to stay up-to-date on industry changes so that they can maintain a successful career even after completing an online degree program.
Once a student is enrolled, they have access to school advisors and tutors that are available to help with any questions or concerns. The online courses that are offered allows busy students to incorporate continued education into their lives.
Accreditation
Westwood is accredited by several organizations such as the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, and the Higher Learning Commission. This allows them to offer online education.
Mission
Westwoodl focuses on providing higher education programs to a diverse student population. Arming students with the skills, knowledge and training that they need to have a successful career is at the forefront of its goals. The college can accomplish this by offering in-demand degree programs.
The school aims to have well-rounded students that have good communication skills, problem-solving abilities, ethical principles and professionalism. An online education with the school can help students achieve these goals.
Awards
The school was ranked in the Top 10 for the Online Education Database's Online College Rankings. This would be the second time in a row that Westwood College would receive the honor. Westwood's online degrees are noteworthy and are being recognized as such.
Admissions
To apply to become a student, you must fill out the school's application form, pay the $50 application fee, and submit high school and/or college transcripts. High school students will need to have a predetermined score on the ACT or SAT. The admission process can be completed online, making it easy to begin your online education.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition for the online school at Westwood begins at $4,000 per term. Students that are interested in attending this institution have an array of financial aid options to choose from. This includes scholarships, grants, government loans, private loans and tuition assistance. All students have access to a financial aid advisor that will help guide them towards an online college degree.
