Westwood College

Bachelor's Degree Programs

• Bachelor Degree - Animation

  Animation: An Exciting and Dynamic Career Field

  Animation is an exciting, innovative field – and growing, too, thanks to the ongoing technology explosion. An animation degree from Westwood will prepare you for a variety of career paths, including television, film, online and computer gaming.

  In a setting modeled after the workplace, working professionals will draw on their own experience and insights to mentor you for career success from your first day on the job.

  Approximately 70 percent of your core contact hours will be delivered via hands-on lab training in coursework ranging from 3D modeling and advanced digital effects to character development and digital image editing – all geared to qualifying you for jobs in fields such as 3D animation, desktop publishing and web or flash design.

  Using software such as 3D Max, Maya and the full Adobe suite, you’ll create animations from conception to final production and graduate with a final student portfolio to showcase your skills to potential employers.

  There’s still time to be a “pioneer” in this exciting career field! Don’t just dream about a great future. Click here and start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

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• Bachelor Degree - Business Administration: Major in Accounting and Financial Management

  Financial Management: Monitoring the Lifeblood of Business

  Nothing plays a larger part in business than money, which means financial management is a key to success. With a Westwood degree, you’ll develop expertise in accounting and finance, business profitability and more.

  From auditing and budgeting to managerial and tax accounting, you’ll experience hands-on training under the personal guidance of working professionals in the world of money management.

  Besides building a strong understanding of the health of a business – budgets, accounts payable and receivable and cash flow – you’ll develop your people skills through studies in marketing and human resources.

  Top it all off with strong management training in leadership and decision making, plus a portfolio that illustrates your skills to potential employers, and you could be a prime candidate for success in the world of finance.

  If the thought of managing the lifeblood of a business excites you, take action now.

  Part-time option: Already have at least 24 quarter credits? Check out Westwood’s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours*.

  Click here and start building your future – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

  *Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL

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• Bachelor Degree - Business Administration: Major in Healthcare Management

  A Life-Changing Career – in So Many Ways

  When it comes to making a difference, nothing tops healthcare.

  It takes more than medical specialists to ensure quality patient care; a well-run facility is crucial, too. With a Westwood degree in healthcare management, you’ll gain the skills necessary to manage healthcare operations and ensure quality customer service.

  Working healthcare administration professionals guide your education, providing invaluable insights in staff supervision, business management and more. Career opportunities are varied, from patient scheduling and elderly care to back-office operations.

  Whether you work in a clinic, a hospital or a long-term care facility, you’ll be a valuable asset in healthcare – one of the fastest growing career fields of the 21st century.

  Want to help people in ways that matter most? Listen to what your heart is telling you.

  Part-time option: Already have at least 24 quarter credits? Check out Westwood’s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours*.

  Instead of just dreaming about your future, click here to start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

  *Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL

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• Bachelor Degree - Business Administration: Major in Management

  Wisdom and Communications: The Trademarks of a Leader

  Business thrives on wise decisions and communications – and a leader who understands both. If you see the “big picture” and believe you can lead others toward a shared goal, you’re the ideal candidate for a degree with a major in management.

  Your instructors are working professionals who draw on experience and insights to take your skills from potential to success. Whatever your passion – administration, sales, promotions or human resources – they can teach you the necessary skills to launch an exciting career.

  Your course content ranges from project management, business ethics and Internet marketing to leadership and managerial decision making. Top it all with our hands-on business simulations and real-life case studies and you’ll graduate with far more than just textbook theories.

  There’s a 21st century economy in the making; use this time to create a whole new you and help lead it

  Part-time option: Already have at least 24 quarter credits? Check out Westwood’s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours*.

  Don’t just dream about a great future. Click here now and start building it – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

  *Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL

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• Bachelor Degree - Business Administration: Major in Marketing Management

  Marketing Management: Leading the Charge for Success

  If you like variety, marketing management won’t disappoint you. Westwood’s outstanding marketing management curriculum prepares you for a variety of career paths, from sales and operations to marketing implementation.

  Working professionals will mentor you in topics such as:
  ▪ Principles of Advertising
  ▪ Consumer behavior
  ▪ Project planning and execution
  ▪ Sales strategies
  ▪ Management techniques
  ▪ Product launches

  And in addition to tried and true marketing principles, you’ll learn about current trends in state-of-the-art studies in international Internet marketing and sales and more.

  Ultimately, it’s all geared to enhancing your problem-solving skills, which will be showcased in a final comprehensive project that illustrates your marketing expertise to prospective employers.

  If your pulse quickens at the perfect blend of practicality and creativity, get a degree in marketing management!

  Part-time option: Already have at least 24 quarter credits? Check out Westwood’s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours*.

  Don’t just dream about a great future. Click here and start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

  *Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL

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• Bachelor Degree - Business Administration: Major in Retail Management

  Learn from the Best: Become a Retail Management Pro

  Success in retail management combines skills in buying, merchandising and management, and a knowledge of consumer behavior. Regardless of your career path, your Westwood retail management degree will give you the foundation you need to build a rewarding retail career.

  Your instructors (all working professionals) will guide you through a curriculum designed to teach you the skills you need to know. Program features include:
  ▪ Formulating sales strategies and tactics to exceed customer expectations
  ▪ Developing a retail/product service mix
  ▪ Managing employee concerns
  ▪ Understanding legal and ethical issues in retail management

  You’ll develop a working knowledge of management principles; Internet marketing and sales; retail buying and more. And with your retail management degree in hand, you’ll have the credentials to pursue exciting opportunities in retail, from sales management and operations to purchasing and more.

  Whether your turn-on is electronics, fashion, furnishings or jewelry – or you simply love it all! – don’t just dream about the future. Click here and start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

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• Bachelor Degree - Construction Management

  Build Something Lasting: A Future in Construction Management

  If you love it when a plan comes together, a Westwood College degree in construction management may be perfect for you.

  Through hands-on training under the careful guidance of working industry professionals, you’ll learn how to manage a project from start to finish. Course content you’ll study includes:
  ▪ Construction science
  ▪ Site planning
  ▪ Project estimating and bidding
  ▪ Construction law – and more!

  In the process, you’ll become well versed in the latest construction software and green-building trends and technologies.

  When all is said and done, you’ll graduate with the expertise to launch a successful career in areas such as assistant project manager, assistant project superintendent, assistant estimator or assistant field manager.

  And when it comes to career satisfaction, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper, nothing beats having an impressive structure to show for your efforts.

  If the thought of building a better world gives you a rush, listen to what your gut is telling you. Instead of just dreaming about your future, click here to start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

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• Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice

  When Making a Difference is more than Words

  Discover personal rewards while making a difference in your community with a Westwood College degree in criminal justice.

  Choose from many career paths in criminal justice, from law enforcement* and corrections to victim assistance, court administration and more. Westwood’s hands-on instruction by law enforcement and legal professionals will give you the knowledge, skills and insights that make you a valuable asset from your first day on the job.

  Westwood’s outstanding curriculum includes content based on current issues and trends in your career field, including training in logic and critical thinking, effective writing and communications, and an invaluable perspective on ethics.

  Here are just some of the exciting subjects you’ll study to earn your bachelor’s degree in criminal justice:
  ▪ Crime scene investigation
  ▪ Crisis intervention
  ▪ Digital crime
  ▪ Gangs and criminal sub-cultures
  ▪ Probation and parole
  ▪ Criminal Law

  If the thought of “doing good” gives you a rush, listen to what your gut is telling you. Instead of just dreaming about your future, click here and start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

  * State and local restrictions may apply. Additional training may be required. Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass all applicable test/exams.

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• Bachelor Degree - Game Art

  Game Art: Imagination + Technology = Magic

  Conceptual art… character modeling… game testing. Game art is a diverse and growing 21st century career field. Game artists are essential to conceiving and developing visual content for the booming video game industry. And as testimony to the quality of Westwood’s game art program, a number of our graduates have been featured or quoted in leading game art publications.

  Westwood’s faculty of working professionals brings invaluable experience and insights to the classroom, which means you’ll graduate with real-life perspectives rather than just textbook theories.

  You’ll also have a student portfolio to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers, plus you’ll enter the field with an actual game or interactive software product to your credit as part of your education.

  Throw in courses such as 3D fundamentals and special effects, plus expertise in industry software (3DMax, Maya and Flash), and you’ll launch your career with in-demand skills and knowledge.

  Love video games? Turn that love into a career! Click here and start building your future now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

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• Bachelor Degree - Game Software Development

  Let the Games Begin!

  Behind every Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and PC game is a game software developer. Not exactly a rock star… but pretty darn close.

  A Westwood degree in game software development will prepare you for a career in programming and creating games. Specialties you might pursue include game software programming, game designs, application development and even game testing.

  Our faculty (software professionals themselves) will share real-world experiences and insights while mentoring you through hands-on lab training in advanced software engineering practices and software development using industry-standard programming languages. They’ll guide you through game artificial intelligence, game engine architecture, game project management and more. And ultimately they’ll counsel you in building a student portfolio and creating a complete working game to share when applying for a job.

  There’s only one thing better than doing what you love: Doing what you love and getting paid for it.

  If the thought of a career in the game industry gives you a rush, listen to what your gut is telling you. Then click here and make it happen – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

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• Bachelor Degree - Information Technology

  Information technology professionals with a major in systems security are gatekeepers who protect companies and government agencies. They use their knowledge of computers, computer software and engineering to offer and implement e-business security solutions, identify threats and create firewall systems. It’s a big job with huge career potential; work towards it with help from Westwood College.
  In recent years, systems security has become increasingly important for national and international business. Security breaches have affected every industry and have cost companies billions of dollars in lost revenue and productivity. Combined with recent terrorist activities, this has required the computer networking industry to seek out employees in areas like computer information security and network management.
  Westwood College’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology: Major in Systems Security
  Our Information Technology program with a major in Systems Security provides students you with advanced security skills required to implement e-business solutions security policies, identify security threats, develop countermeasures using firewall systems and attacking recognition technologies, and manage the deployment of security solutions. Topics are covered extensively in career major courses of the Information Technology degree, but students also take advantage of general education courses, and career preparation, during their studies. These general courses add to the value of the degree, providing you with a well-rounded education.

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• Bachelor Degree - Information Technology: Computer Forensics

  Computer Forensics: Helping to Make the World a Better Place

  As the pace of technology quickens, so does computer-based crime. Computer forensics aims to stop cyberspace crime and uses data to prevent it from happening again. In the process, a new and rapidly growing career field has emerged.

  Working professionals combine practical experience and personal insights with hands-on training and career-related projects to teach you the skills you need to succeed. They’ll be your personal guides as you build expertise in advanced networking, security and forensics, and learn techniques to manage malicious software.

  Careers fields in computer forensics include network and systems administration, computer forensics technical support and IT security management. Westwood helps prepare you for industry-standard certificate tests in this exciting field.

  And with a Westwood degree, you’ll graduate and launch your career with more networking courses to your credit than most competitors. It just doesn’t get any better than this!

  If the thought of “doing good” gives you a rush, listen to what your gut is telling you. Instead of just dreaming about your future, click here and start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

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

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• Bachelor Degree - Information Technology: Major in Cisco Network Systems

  CCNA. CCNP. ASAP.

  If you’re going to be in the business, you may as well be the best. Cisco’s designations – Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – are highly sought-after because they provide value to your career in the information technology (IT) industry. They qualify you to deploy and maintain large-scale computer networks on which many businesses rely.

  Since Westwood is a Cisco Networking Academy®*, along with earning a Westwood IT degree with a major in Cisco Network Systems**, we prepare you to take the CCNA and CCNP qualifying exams. This degree program is available only at Westwood College – Denver North Campus.

  Our outstanding faculty of working professionals will share real-world experiences and insights as they mentor you in a small-classroom setting. They’ll guide you in areas such as advanced routing, multilayered switching and OSS/FS (e.g., Linux, which is used by two-thirds of companies worldwide). And in the process, they’ll prepare you for the CCNA and CCNP exams.

  Westwood and Cisco will put you at the top of your game.

  If being a key player in a business’ success appeals to you, don’t just dream about the future. Click here and start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

  *Except Westwood College – Online Campus. This degree program available only at Westwood College – Denver North Campus. Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.

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• Bachelor Degree - Information Technology: Major in Network Management

  Network Management – Helping Businesses to Thrive

  In today’s world, computer networks are the lifeblood of most businesses. When the network is down, the business is down – which makes network management personnel essential to a company’s success.

  Prepare for a career in this exciting field with Westwood instructors – working professionals themselves – who will mentor you in the business of managing computers/operating systems and networks.

  And as a Cisco Networking Academy®, Westwood also prepares you for the qualifying exam for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)*, an esteemed title that adds value to your degree.

  Coursework will also prep you for industry-standard certificates such as Microsoft and CompTIA. Plus, you’ll have classes in OSS/FS, such as Linux, which is in use by two-thirds of companies worldwide.

  All of this, along with hands-on training in subjects such as advanced system administration, routing protocols and concepts, and wireless technologies, is why Westwood is a leader in network management education.

  If being a key player in a business’ success appeals to you, don’t just dream about the future. Click here and start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

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

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• Bachelor Degree - Information Technology: Major in Systems Security

  Systems Security: If Nobody Notices, You’re doing a Great Job!

  No network is truly secure – that’s why systems security skills are highly prized in information technology (IT). With a degree in systems security, you’ll help protect important infrastructures, operating systems and networks – not to mention customer privacy, business intelligence and jobs.

  With Westwood, you’ll learn from working IT professionals who share remarkable insights and experience as they mentor you in advanced networking techniques and security skills.

  And as a Cisco Networking Academy®, we’ll help you prepare for the qualifying exam for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), an esteemed title that adds value to your degree. We’ll also prep you for industry certification testing (e.g., Microsoft and CompTIA A+).*

  You’ll develop your expertise in interactive, hands-on labs studying internet security, wireless technologies, securing business applications and more. It’s all designed to make you an on-the-job asset from your first day as a professional.

  If being a key player in a business’ success appeals to you, don’t just dream about the future. Click here and start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

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

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• Bachelor Degree - Interior Design

  Interior Design: Where Wow! Beats an “A”

  The best interior designers blend creativity and technical skills to create distinctive interiors for residential and commercial clients. It’s an exciting and rewarding field, especially when your training draws on the experience and insights of a working-professionals faculty.

  With 77 percent of your core contact hours delivered in hands-on training labs, you’re truly mentored by these experts, which means you graduate with real-life perspectives rather than just textbook theories.

  For good measure, throw in training in the use of industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, REVIT and AutoLISP, and some might say you have an unfair advantage by the time you’re ready to enter the workforce!

  Course content ranges from commercial and residential design to lighting, design theory and digital walk-through techniques. And by the time you graduate, you’ll have a student portfolio featuring visualizations, blueprints and more to showcase your skills to prospective employers.

  If your “eye” is your most valuable asset, why not profit from a career in interior design*? Click here to start creating your future now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

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

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• Bachelor Degree - Technical Management

  The Technical Management program includes topics such as human resources, planning/project management, finance, budgeting, and a final capstone project. Entrepreneurial Strategies and Small Business Management are two business courses that introduce students to important concepts in managing any sort of business. Not only does Westwood College provide specific, career-focused business management training, it also rounds out students� education with additional courses to help them develop skills in critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving.

  Students receive a balanced mixture of business management courses, career skills training, and general education. This provides for a degree that has value not only in the workplace, but throughout life as well. Business management training through Westwood College can help you towards a career you will enjoy.

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• Bachelor Degree - Visual Communications

  Visual Communications: Buckle Up for an Exciting Ride

  Visual communications blends marketing research and planning with a wide range of design topics to create an exciting, innovative and creative field in print and media.

  With 70 percent of your core contact hours delivered in hands-on lab sessions, you’ll receive intensive training in the all-important, industry-standard Adobe® Creative Suite® (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash Dreamweaver and Encore). You’ll learn the secrets of this key software ensemble from working professionals who bring invaluable experience and insights to your classroom to ensure a real-world perspective when you launch your career.

  Course content for visual communications includes web and package design, plus image editing, print production and more – all geared to equipping you with a student portfolio to showcase your expertise to prospective employers upon graduation.

  Whether you prefer the satisfaction of hands-on production or communications management, visual communications is a field expected to parallel the never-ending expansion of technology. Click here to start creating an exciting future now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed®.

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