About Westwood College

Our mission

Westwood College is dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge, skills and training needed for meaningful employment. Through education, we create opportunities, change lives and impact futures.

Our Values

We are dedicated to preparing students for meaningful employment. We provide a quality education and learning environment. We embody integrity in everything we do. We believe in partnership with employers, students, graduates and our communities. We have pride in our students and are passionate about their success. We respect diversity and believe all people should have the opportunity to get an education and find meaningful employment. We believe in continuous improvement and exploring new ideas.

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.

Westwood College

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning founded in Denver, Colorado in 1953. Today, Westwood has 14 campuses across California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois and Virginia and an online campus.* Westwood offers a unique hands-on, career-focused curriculum providing three-year bachelor’s degrees in high-growth fields. We have more than 10,000 students enrolled in one of our degree programs in business, design, technology, industrial services, justice and healthcare. To date, over 30,000 Westwood Graduates have transformed their lives by obtaining the skills, tools, experience and connections necessary to achieve meaningful careers. 


*Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL
**Online Education Database (OEDb) Online College Rankings 2009
Not all programs available at all campuses.
Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

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.

School of Design


  • Computer Aided Design/Architectural Drafting (A)
  • Graphic Design (A)
  • Graphic Design: Major in Animation (B)
  • Graphic Design: Major in Game Art (B)
  • Graphic Design: Major in Visual Communications (B)
  • Graphic Design: Major in Web Design (B)
  • Interior Design (B)
  • School of Industrial Services
  • Automotive Technology (A)
  • Surveying
School of Design
At Westwood College's School of Design, we teach practical skills for successful design careers. Students looking to tap into their creative
talents will find inspiration in our degree programs, which are taught
by professionals in the design industry.
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CALIFORNIA:
Anaheim Campus
Inland Empire Campus
South Bay Campus
Los Angeles Campus
 ILLINOIS:
DuPage Campus
Chicago Loop Campus
O'Hare Airport Campus
River Oaks Campus
COLORADO:
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Denver South Campus
 VIRGINIA:
Annandale Satellite Campus
Arlington Ballston Campus
GEORGIA:
Atlanta Northlake Campus
Atlanta Midtown Campus
  


Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.



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