Westwood College is a successful, growing organization of
postsecondary learning institutions that offer hands-on,
career-focused educational programs. Our primary goal is to
prepare students for rewarding jobs in high-demand careers.
Westwood College looks for people who want to acquire new skills
to take advantage of growing opportunities in the professional
workplace. Our students are highly motivated, hardworking and
committed to preparing for rewarding careers.
The Accelerated Difference
At Westwood you can earn an associate degree in as little as 17
months or a bachelor degree in less than three years. This
means less time learning a career and more time earning money
in your career.
Flexible Enough to Fit Anyone's Life
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.
It's Hands-On
At Westwood, you'll learn the hands-on skills that set Westwood
graduates apart. You'll 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
Westwood helps qualifying students to obtain a quality college
degree in a shorter amount of time by providing tuition credit
for courses already taken.
Career Development, Even After Graduation
Even after you've graduated from your program, our career
development specialists will still be there for you. Westwood's
Career Development departments, located on each campus, will
help you in your quest to find a rewarding career in the field
of your choice.
Accreditation
Westwood College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of
Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
Associate's in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & Architectural
Drafting
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Students who would like to combine their interests in
architecture, engineering or drafting with a rewarding high-tech
career should explore options in computer-aided design.
The CAD and architectural drafting program equips students with
the skills necessary to become a candidate for many careers
available to the skilled CAD operator. Architectural drafting
students receive training on recent releases of AutoCAD, a
popular CAD application that provides experience in developing
technical drawings related to the field of architecture.
Associate's in Computer Network Engineering
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Westwood's Associate's in Computer Network Engineering program
helps prepare students for entry-level jobs in the industry
including network administrator and computer support specialist.
This career program focuses on the technical aspects of computer
networking.
The program is designed to provide students with the skills
required to design, install, configure and maintain
enterprise-wide networks. In addition, the combination of
technical and general education courses in the program helps
students develop skills in critical thinking, logic,
communication and problem-solving.
*Degrees from this program are not accepted towards licensure as
a professional engineer in the State of Texas.
Bachelor's in Computer Network Management
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Westwood's Computer Network Management program will help you
develop the necessary technical, business management,
troubleshooting, systems analysis and fine-tuned communication
skills to enter this exciting career field. You will acquire
real-world applied knowledge through our hands-on teaching
approach, and the conceptual understanding necessary for
leadership and problem-solving situations in business, government
and industry.
This program will prepare you for a variety of entry-level
positions in the industry including:
- Computer network administrator
- Operations research analyst
- Web developer
Bachelor's in Information Systems Security
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Systems security has become increasingly important for national
and international business as security breaches have impacted
every industry, and have cost companies billions of dollars in
lost revenue and productivity.
Westwood's information systems security program focuses on
network management and systems security. Students are given the
technical troubleshooting, systems analysis and fine-tuned
communication skills needed to successfully enter this field in a
variety of entry-level positions including IT security
specialist, firewall administrator and systems network engineer.
Westwood Disclaimer and Privacy Policy
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Westwood's disclaimer can be found at the following site:
www.westwood.edu/disclaimer
Westwood's privacy policy can be found at the following site:
www.westwood.edu/privacy-policy
