Why Choose Westwood College Online?

Westwood College Online is one of the leading degree-granting online colleges

The Online Education Database (OEDb) recently released its 2008 Online College Rankings, listing Westwood College in ninth place and in its top 10 for the second year in a row. OEDb's profile on Westwood highlighted the college's support provided throughout a student's educational career, the "real-world" experience of instructors and their training as educators. The report also pointed out Westwood's use of virtual classrooms, free tutoring and computer support, graduate retraining program and focus on career development.

A Career-Focused Curriculum

Westwood College Online offers 20 degree programs, ranging from Business Administration to Criminal Justice to Game Art & Design. Our curriculum provides hands-on projects, incorporating some of the latest skills and technologies which you'll learn during your coursework. Your education at Westwood College Online will challenge you, enrich you and help launch you into a successful career.

Faculty with Real-World Experience

Our commitment to providing qualified instructors who can offer students the tools and skills necessary for seeking new career opportunities is exceptionally strong. Westwood College Online takes tremendous pride in its faculty of working professionals and their impressive personal accomplishments. The ability of our educators to provide interactive, career-focused classes comes from their extensive educational backgrounds and a wealth of real-world experience. They understand the importance of assisting students in getting a degree faster while maintaining a standard of excellence in the online classroom environment.

Our Commitment to Your Career

Throughout your education and even after you graduate, our Career Development Services Advisors provide guidance and tools, including a web-based resume builder to help produce, manage and host your resumes. Our Climbing with the Experts series gives you a chance to interact directly with industry experts through online presentations and interactive question-and-answer sessions. And our online Career Planning Guide walks you through the career preparation, search and transition process, focusing on identifying and communicating value, networking strategies, professional documents, job research, and informational interviewing. Over 85%* of our graduates move on to careers, thanks to the real-world knowledge and marketability that Westwood College Online delivers.

An Ongoing Education

You never stop learning, which is why our tuition-free** Alumni Retraining program keeps you on top of the latest advances in your field after you graduate. Come back to Westwood College Online to audit classes, take courses that have been updated since your graduation, or work with our Career Services team.

The Convenience of Online Learning

It takes hard work and commitment to earn your degree, but at Westwood College Online you can accomplish your goals without putting your life on hold. The flexibility of online courses means you can study on your own time, wherever you're most comfortable.

A Real Classroom Feel

Our courses incorporate sophisticated audio/video technologies to ensure you receive an engaging learning experience - one that echoes an actual classroom. We also use real textbooks so you can work hands-on with your studies ... and spend some time away from the computer screen.

A Fast-Track Education

It's possible to earn an Associate's degree in as little as 20 months, and a Bachelor's in as little as three years. By offering year-round classes focused on the most critical skills needed to advance your career, you can complete your coursework in less time than students at traditional schools.

Our Commitment to our Military

Westwood Online is proud to be approved by all branches of the military to offer an interactive and engaging learning environment to military students. Students enrolled at Westwood Online come from a variety of military branches. Our Financial Aid department is trained to work with your needs, whether you're Active duty or a Veteran.

* Overall average of the by-program enrollment summary submitted to ACCSCT for Westwood College Online for July 2006-June 2007 for active programs with graduates.

** Participating in the Westwood Online Alumni Retraining program is tuition-free for qualified graduates. Additional costs such as online lab fees, books and supplies are the responsibility of the student. Retraining is limited to the program from which the student graduated and is subject to space availability. Please contact Westwood College - Denver North - Online Program's Education Department for more information.