Online Colleges- Opening Up a Whole New World of Education
We have, as a society, finally realized the vast importance of a good education. Long gone are the days when you could secure a career with just a handshake and a smile, and we’ve finally turned the tables on the old adage of “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” That no longer applies, as an education is an essential part of your resume. You can certainly have all of the passion in the world, but if you don’t have the skills to back it up, then you’ve just lost that dream position.
Unfortunately, the traditional method of attending class every day doesn’t work for a vast majority of those who desire an education. Between family obligations, geographical difficulties or work conflicts, the nine-to-five option of classes may have you assuming that college just isn’t in your future. Thankfully, reputable schools like Westwood have recognized the challenges that today’s students face and offer superlative training in the comfort of your own home. It doesn’t matter if you live 500 or 5000 miles from the nearest Westwood campus because if you have an Internet connection, then you’re there!
The programs, though done remotely outside a classroom setting, , are interactive, engaging and challenging. With the college online option you can attain your bachelor’s degree in three years, your associate degree in two years and a master’s in one year. This affords students who are unable to attend traditional campus classes to obtain the professional training required for the career of their choice. Course materials may include textbooks and multimedia as well as online discussions, video lectures, and open forum chat rooms with fellow students. The Westwood site, www.westwood.edu, even offers an online class demo to give prospective students an opportunity to see how the online schools work and what they can expect should they choose the online option.
Online programs currently available are:
School of Technology
Game Software Development
Information Technology
Information Technology: Major Network Management
Information Technology: Major Systems Security
School of Design
Animation
Game Art
Graphic Design & Multimedia
Interior Design Degree
Visual Communications
Web Design & Multimedia
School of Business
Business Administration: Major in Accounting & Financial Management
Business Administration: Major in Online Fashion Merchandising
Business Administration: Major in Healthcare Management
Business Administration: Major in Management
Business Administration: Major in Marketing Management
Master of Business Administration
School of Justice
Criminal Justice
Paralegal
School of Professional Studies
Business Administration: Major in Accounting & Financial Management
Business Administration: Major in Management
Business Administration: Major in Healthcare Management
Business Administration: Major in Marketing Management
Business Administration: Major in Fashion Merchandising
Master of Business Administration
With the convenience of education available at Westwood’s college online and the varied programs offered, Westwood graduates can quickly and conveniently gain the skills necessary in today’s competitive job market. The Westwood advantage doesn’t end with graduation either. Students and graduates have access to Westwood’s career services team supporting them in launching the career of their dreams. A variety of tools help with resume creation, interviewing training, career management and networking. Westwood’s Alumni Retraining Program offers graduates the option to take courses that were within their program, tuition-free (additional costs such as lab fees, books and supplies are the responsibility of the student).
Qualified professional staff and faculty will guide students throughout each step of the process, right from the initial inquiry, student financing options, enrollment, and online resource requirements, right up to the first login to check out the first class. Westwood is committed to offering students all of the support and encouragement they need to successfully complete any of their online programs because they are committed to education.
Westwood College online programs are flexible and designed with you, the student, in mind.
