Academy of Art University Online

Westwood College offers over 18 Associate and Bachelor Degree programs in business, criminal justice, gaming, fashion, computers & information technology, and design as well as degree, diploma, and certificate programs in health care, industrial services, and aviation maintenance.

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.

The Accelerated Difference
At Westwood you can earn an associate degree in as little as 20 months or a bachelor degree (where offered) in three years . This means less time learning a career and more time earning money in your career.

Flexible Enough to Fit Anyone’s Life
You may be wondering if you have the time to go back to school. Westwood offers day, night, and online schedules to fit your busy life. No matter how packed your life may be, we’ll find a program that will fit your schedule. Schedule options may vary by campus and program.

It's Hands-On
At Westwood, you won’t only learn the information you'll need to succeed in your new career, you will learn the hands on skills that sets Westwood graduates apart. You will work on practical, real-world scenarios that will prepare you for what you'll be doing in your career. You'll learn from practicing professionals in your field.

Credit for Relevant College Work
Understanding the ever changing and pressing demands on adults today, Westwood assists qualifying students with obtaining a quality college degree in a shorter amount of time, by providing tuition credit for courses already taken, paid for, and time spent completing these courses. A Westwood College Admissions Representative can provide further information on "Westwood's Degree Completer Program".

Career Development, Even After Graduation
Even after you’ve graduated from your program, our Career Development Specialist will still be there for you. Westwood's Career Development Departments, located at each campus, will help you in your quest to find a rewarding career in the field of your choice. Learn more about Career Development Services.

Accreditation
Westwood's campuses are accredited by a variety of agencies. Go to our "Accreditation section" to find out more.

Update Your Skills with Tuition-Free Alumni Retraining
After graduation Westwood wants to help you keep pace with the ever-changing careers of today and tomorrow. What does this mean? This means you can update your skills any time after graduation by taking classes in the program you graduated in, with no additional tuition charge (books, tools, and lab fees may apply). Subject to space availability.

Westwood College Degree Programs

Institute of Business

Bachelor Degree Programs

Business Adminstration: Concentration in Accounting
Business Adminstration: Concentration in Marketing & Sales
E-Business Management
Fashion Merchandising

Associate Degree Programs

Hotel & Restaurant Management

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Institute of Design

Bachelor Degree Programs

Animation
Game Art & Design
Interior Design
Visual Communications
Web Design & Multimedia

Associate Degree Programs

Graphic Design & Multimedia
Computer-Aided Design / Architectural Drafting

Institute of Technology

Bachelor Degree Programs

Computer Network Management
Game Software Development
Information Systems Security

Associate Degree Programs

Computer Network Engineering

Aviation Technology - Offered Through Redstone College and Redstone Institute

Airframe & Powerplant (Redstone)
Advanced Electronics Technology (Avionics) (Redstone)

Health Care Institute

Diploma Program

Medical Assisting

Industrial Services Institute

Associate Degree and Diploma Programs

Automotive Technology
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC-R) (Redstone)
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Financial Options

If you are wondering how you are going to pay for your education at Westwood, you are not alone. It is very rare that students applying to school are able to pay their full tuition without the help of loans, grants, scholarships, or even employer reimbursement programs.

Westwood's commitment is not to deprive anyone of a higher education based on their financial status, as long as you are committed to making a personal investment. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. To find out if you qualify, and for how much, all you need to do is apply.

In order to help guide you through the Financial Aid application process, we have provided a Financial Aid Contact Center. This center contains all of the contact information you will need to get in touch with one of our dedicated teams of Financial Aid Administrators.

Mission Statement

In order to fulfill its mission, the College strives to meet the following purposes:

Collaborate with industry advisory committees, graduate placement contacts, and faculty to develop and maintain industry-relevant programs that are designed to enhance each graduate's employment potential, teach teamwork, and build skills that promote life-long learning.
Provide opportunities for applied learning, which when integrated with theory help students to become successful in their chosen career field. Utilize computers and other technologies when appropriate to prepare graduates to apply their skills and knowledge in the workplace. As needed, offer internships and externships designed to provide students with additional "real world" experience.
Incorporate a general education curriculum that allows students to gain the analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary for life-long career success.
Select faculty with a combination of academic qualifications, teaching credentials, and real life, industry-relevant experience. Conduct ongoing comprehensive evaluations of faculty performance and provide faculty with appropriate professional development opportunities to promote teaching excellence.
Implement an institutional assessment and evaluation program designed to promote continuous improvement and to document students' learning, faculty performance, and the effectiveness of the institution.
Respect the decision students have made to pursue career-related education by maintaining a business-like environment that encourages consistent attendance, responsible attitudes, respect, and professional behavior.
Encourage growth and diversity in the student population by making programs accessible to a diverse and geographically dispersed student body through quality-conscious growth of campus-based and online programs.
Provide student services that support learners in achieving their academic potential and career goals.
Build value for all Westwood College key stakeholders including students, employees and shareholders.

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