Westwood College

Our mission

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.

Who we are

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Alta College, Inc. (Alta) is the parent organization for Westwood College.  Since its inception, Alta has been a leader in career-focused education, meeting workforce needs for in-demand employment fields. As occupational challenges and opportunities are recognized, Alta develops new programs in cooperation with industry leaders to meet the needs of our students and graduates and of employers, as well.

Accredition:
All Westwood College campuses are nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

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Introducing the Westwood Employment Pledge:
At Westwood College, we’ll provide you the knowledge and credentials you need to start your career.  We’re so confident that you’ll receive the right skills to launch your career and get your first job, that if you haven’t found employment within six months of graduation; we’ll help pay your bills.  Simple as that.  We offer the Westwood Employment Pledge because we stand by our education and we’ll support you on your path to success.  Ask Westwood for full details.

Programs Offered

• Game Software Development
• Information Technology
• IT: Major Cisco® Network Systems
• IT: Major Computer Forensics
• IT: Major Network Management
• IT: Major Systems Security

• Animation
• Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting
• Game Art
• Graphic Design & Multimedia
• Interior Design
• Visual Communications

• Business Administration
• Bus Adm: Major Accounting & Financial Management
• Bus Adm: Major Healthcare Management
• Bus Adm: Major Management
• Bus Adm: Major Marketing Management
• Construction Management
• Master of Business Administration

• Criminal Justice
• Paralegal

• Medical Assisting
  Westwood College medical assisting diploma or degree will give you the skills and training you'll need to support the doctors and nurses of a medical facility and help them provide quality healthcare to their patients. Your courses will be modeled after the workplace, giving you the valuable experience you'll need as you enter this field. Both the 12-month diploma and 17-month associate programs, taught by real-world teaching professionals, offer students:
            • instruction in healthcare terminology, procedures and administration as well as front-and back-office functions in the medical field
            • an externship providing students with hands-on job training
            • coursework to help prepare you for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification exam*
            *Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable exams.
   
• Medical Insurance Coding and Billing

• Automotive Technology
• Surveying

Program names, course topics, and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.