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AA/PR	Surveying Program
School: Westwood College Program: In this program you learn about public land survey systems, surveying and astronomy, state plane coordinates and advanced math calculations. Learn the Westwood high-tech approach to Surveying by using AutoCAD software to develop site plots and Global Position Satellite (GPS) data to construct boundary plots. Enjoy numerous field-based learning experiences to practice your surveying skills, including a Polaris plot activity and the extended (multi-day) field experiences where actual verification of existing surveys are completed for groups such as the Bureau of Land Management. Laboratories and Equipment Drafting laboratory containing individual student workstations equipped with drafting table, stools, and parallel bar. Surveying equipment, including theodolites and electronic distance measuring devices and basic surveying equipment needed to conduct field projects. Student tools include a hand-held programmable computer in field survey calculations. :: Concentration: Land Survey :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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AA/CM	Hotel and Restaurant Management Program
School: Westwood College Program: The Hotel and Restaurant Management program offers you a variety of practical experiences across the entire range of activities in the hotel and restaurant industries. Using computers to practice customer booking, develop work schedules, and plan for food purchasing to minimize waste, students master the necessary skills and review the state and regulatory laws that apply to hotel and restaurant management. You participate in an externship experience that often involves top-rated hotels and restaurants in the Denver area. :: Concentration: Management :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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AA/IM	Graphic Design & Multimedia
School: Westwood College Program: Create effective designs that communicate visually in both print and multimedia environments. The combination of technical and general education courses in the program helps you to develop skills in critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving. The program prepares you for jobs such as a graphic designer, production artist, web page designer, and multimedia designers within a diverse industry. Program objectives include: Create effective layouts and illustrations using Adobe Illustrator. Design and create web sites. Create and animate virtual objects in a 3D environment. Design and create interactive presentations utilizing animations, video and sound. Develop concepts, scripts and storyboards for a video production. :: Concentration: Interactive Media :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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AA/IM	Graphic Design & Multimedia
School: Westwood College Program: Create effective designs that communicate visually in both print and multimedia environments. The combination of technical and general education courses in the program helps you to develop skills in critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving. The program prepares you for jobs such as a graphic designer, production artist, web page designer, and multimedia designers within a diverse industry. Program objectives include: Create effective layouts and illustrations using Adobe Illustrator. Design and create web sites. Create and animate virtual objects in a 3D environment. Design and create interactive presentations utilizing animations, video and sound. Develop concepts, scripts and storyboards for a video production. :: Concentration: Interactive Media :: Campus    ::  Location: O'Hare Campus, IL ::  more info

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AA/IM	Graphic Design & Multimedia
School: Westwood College Program: Create effective designs that communicate visually in both print and multimedia environments. The combination of technical and general education courses in the program helps you to develop skills in critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving. The program prepares you for jobs such as a graphic designer, production artist, web page designer, and multimedia designers within a diverse industry. Program objectives include: Create effective layouts and illustrations using Adobe Illustrator. Design and create web sites. Create and animate virtual objects in a 3D environment. Design and create interactive presentations utilizing animations, video and sound. Develop concepts, scripts and storyboards for a video production. :: Concentration: Interactive Media :: Campus    ::  Location: River Oaks, IL ::  more info

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AA/IM	Graphic Design & Multimedia
School: Westwood College Program: Create effective designs that communicate visually in both print and multimedia environments. The combination of technical and general education courses in the program helps you to develop skills in critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving. The program prepares you for jobs such as a graphic designer, production artist, web page designer, and multimedia designers within a diverse industry. Program objectives include: Create effective layouts and illustrations using Adobe Illustrator. Design and create web sites. Create and animate virtual objects in a 3D environment. Design and create interactive presentations utilizing animations, video and sound. Develop concepts, scripts and storyboards for a video production. Click here to learn more about careers in Graphic DesigN. :: Concentration: Interactive Media :: Campus    ::  Location: Woodridge, IL ::  more info

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AA/PR	Medical Assistant
School: Westwood College Program: The Medical Assisting program provides you with the skills necessary to be responsible for a range of front office and back office functions. Coursework includes many opportunities for hands-on training, including 160 hours spent on an externship, where you will work in a medical facility doing administrative and patient contact tasks required of the job. Student responsibilities will range from front-office work such as appointment setting, telephone triage, insurance billing and coding - to back office tasks such as assisting in minor surgical procedures. Laboratories and Equipment Laboratories include a communications lab equipped with computers and medical transcribers. Clinical laboratories include examining tables, electrocardiograph units, training mannequins, and an array of examination and surgical instruments and supplies. The lab also has diagnostic equipment, such as autoclaves, centrifuge, microscopes, phlebotomy equipment and supplies. :: Concentration: Medical Assisting :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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AA/PR	Medical Transcription
School: Westwood College Program: Medical transcribing is a particularly flexible career that lends itself easily to many different work styles. Westwood's Medical Transcription Program features extensive training in medical terminology and basic medical techniques. The second phase of the program includes intensive training on the use of medical transcription technology and practical exercises geared to increase speed and proficiency in the use of this technology. Your program is capped by a 160-hour externship in a professional setting. :: Concentration: Medical Transcription :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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AA/BP	Computer Programming and Software Technology
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer Programming and Software Technology curriculum is designed to provide you with the skills required to design and implement computer software. The program helps prepare you for entry-level jobs in the industry, including computer programmers, database analysts, software developers, and Web site developers. The program will teach you to: Use UNIX commands to navigate file structures, edit files and control processes. Design and develop Web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Write, compile, and debug computer programs incorporating data structures. Create Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) and control structures. Create and update databases. :: Concentration: Business Programming :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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AA/BP	Computer Programming and Software Technology Program
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer Programming and Software Technology curriculum is designed to provide you with the skills required to design and implement computer software. The program helps prepare you for entry-level jobs in the industry, including computer programmers, database analysts, software developers, and Web site developers. The program will teach you to: Use UNIX commands to navigate file structures, edit files and control processes. Design and develop Web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Write, compile, and debug computer programs incorporating data structures. Create Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) and control structures. Create and update databases. :: Concentration: Business Programming :: Campus    ::  Location: O'Hare Campus, IL ::  more info

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AA/CD	CAD/Architectural Drafting
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer-Aided Design - Architectural Drafting program equips you with the skills necessary to become a candidate for many careers available to the skilled CAD operator. As an architectural drafting student, you will receive training on recent releases of AutoCAD, a popular CAD application that provides experience in developing technical drawings related to the field of architecture. You will learn to use CAD in Westwood's combined theory and lab environment, where you will be exposed to the ideas and principles in a lecture setting and then immediately put that instruction to use in practical lab projects. This hands-on learning environment, coupled with outstanding, industry-experienced faculty, ensures that you are well prepared for the work force. Laboratories and Equipment The CAD Department has lecture classrooms, a large drafting laboratory with individual student work areas, and a CAD lab. Each individual drafting work station consists of a drafting table, stool, and a parallel bar. Each CAD lab station is equipped with a monitor, mouse, and a keyboard, interfaced with a PC, using industry-standard AutoCAD software. :: Concentration: CAD :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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AA/CD	CAD/Mechanical Drafting
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer-Aided Design-Mechanical Drafting is an exciting, rewarding and promising career choice. Westwood's CAD program equips you with the skills necessary to become a highly desirable candidate for many careers available to the skilled CAD operator. As a mechanical drafting student, you will receive training on recent releases of AutoCAD, a popular CAD application that provides experience in developing technical drawings related to the field. You will learn to use CAD combined with theory and lab environment, where you will be exposed to the ideas and principles in a lecture setting and then immediately put that instruction to use in practical lab projects. This hands-on learning environment, coupled with outstanding, industry-experienced faculty, ensures that you will be well prepared for the work force. Laboratories and Equipment The CAD Department has lecture classrooms, a large drafting laboratory with individual student work areas, and a CAD lab. Each individual drafting work station consists of a drafting table, stool, and a parallel bar. Each CAD lab station is equipped with a monitor, mouse, and a keyboard, interfaced with a PC, using industry-standard AutoCAD software. :: Concentration: CAD :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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AA/CD	CAD/Architectural Drafting
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer-Aided Design - Architectural Drafting program equips you with the skills necessary to become a candidate for many careers available to the skilled CAD operator. As an architectural drafting student, you will receive training on recent releases of AutoCAD, a popular CAD application that provides experience in developing technical drawings related to the field of architecture. You will learn to use CAD in Westwood's combined theory and lab environment, where you will be exposed to the ideas and principles in a lecture setting and then immediately put that instruction to use in practical lab projects. This hands-on learning environment, coupled with outstanding, industry-experienced faculty, ensures that you are well prepared for the work force. Laboratories and Equipment The CAD Department has lecture classrooms, a large drafting laboratory with individual student work areas, and a CAD lab. Each individual drafting work station consists of a drafting table, stool, and a parallel bar. Each CAD lab station is equipped with a monitor, mouse, and a keyboard, interfaced with a PC, using industry-standard AutoCAD software. :: Concentration: CAD :: Campus    ::  Location: O'Hare Campus, IL ::  more info

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AA/CD	CAD/Architectural Drafting
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer-Aided Design - Architectural Drafting program equips you with the skills necessary to become a candidate for many careers available to the skilled CAD operator. As an architectural drafting student, you will receive training on recent releases of AutoCAD, a popular CAD application that provides experience in developing technical drawings related to the field of architecture. You will learn to use CAD in Westwood's combined theory and lab environment, where you will be exposed to the ideas and principles in a lecture setting and then immediately put that instruction to use in practical lab projects. This hands-on learning environment, coupled with outstanding, industry-experienced faculty, ensures that you are well prepared for the work force. Laboratories and Equipment The CAD Department has lecture classrooms, a large drafting laboratory with individual student work areas, and a CAD lab. Each individual drafting work station consists of a drafting table, stool, and a parallel bar. Each CAD lab station is equipped with a monitor, mouse, and a keyboard, interfaced with a PC, using industry-standard AutoCAD software. :: Concentration: CAD :: Campus    ::  Location: River Oaks, IL ::  more info

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AA/PR	Automotive Technology Program
School: Westwood College Program: Westwood's Automotive Technology program offers distinct advantages to students like you who wish to pursue careers in this exciting field. Instructors with field experience provide a practical and knowledgeable source of education. Training labs contain automotive testing equipment, such as handheld scanners, digital storage oscilloscopes and other computerized diagnostic tools. Combination of both classroom theory and hands-on training offers the advantage of hands-on experience with the skills that are required for entry-level employment. Laboratories and Equipment Five classrooms for audio-visual demonstrations and lectures. 8,000 square foot automotive shop is divided into lab stations and work bays. Computerized diagnostic equipment and computerized alignment equipment are used to train students in automotive technologies. Special tools, supplies and equipment are provided for student check-out. :: Concentration: Professional :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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AA/NS	Computer Network Engineering
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer Network Engineering program is designed to provide you with the skills required to design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-wide networks. The program helps prepare you for entry-level jobs in the industry including network administrator and computer support specialist. Westwood College of Technology is a Cisco Networking Academy*. The program will teach you to: Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Windows-supported operating systems. Install and administer UNIX-style operating systems. Design and build a computer network using the TCP/IP protocol suite. Troubleshoot personal computer and peripheral problems. Use diagnostic techniques, tools, and utilities to troubleshoot computer network problems. Implement a secure enterprise network using directory services. Click here to request more information :: Concentration: Networking :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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AA/NS	Computer Network Engineering
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer Network Engineering program is designed to provide you with the skills required to design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-wide networks. The program helps prepare you for entry-level jobs in the industry including network administrator and computer support specialist. Westwood College of Technology is a Cisco Networking Academy*. The program will teach you to: Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Windows-supported operating systems. Install and administer UNIX-style operating systems. Design and build a computer network using the TCP/IP protocol suite. Troubleshoot personal computer and peripheral problems. Use diagnostic techniques, tools, and utilities to troubleshoot computer network problems. Implement a secure enterprise network using directory services. Click here to request more information about the Computer Network Engineering program. * Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo and the Cisco System Networking Academy mark are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. :: Concentration: Networking :: Campus    ::  Location: O'Hare Campus, IL ::  more info

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AA/NS	Computer Network Engineering
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer Network Engineering program is designed to provide you with the skills required to design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-wide networks. The program helps prepare you for entry-level jobs in the industry including network administrator and computer support specialist. Westwood College of Technology is a Cisco Networking Academy*. The program will teach you to: Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Windows-supported operating systems. Install and administer UNIX-style operating systems. Design and build a computer network using the TCP/IP protocol suite. Troubleshoot personal computer and peripheral problems. Use diagnostic techniques, tools, and utilities to troubleshoot computer network problems. Implement a secure enterprise network using directory services. Click here to request more information about the Computer Network Engineering program. * Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo and the Cisco System Networking Academy mark are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc :: Concentration: Networking :: Campus    ::  Location: River Oaks, IL ::  more info

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AA/NS	Computer Network Engineering
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer Network Engineering program is designed to provide you with the skills required to design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-wide networks. The program helps prepare you for entry-level jobs in the industry including network administrator and computer support specialist. Westwood College of Technology is a Cisco Networking Academy*. The program will teach you to: Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Windows-supported operating systems. Install and administer UNIX-style operating systems. Design and build a computer network using the TCP/IP protocol suite. Troubleshoot personal computer and peripheral problems. Use diagnostic techniques, tools, and utilities to troubleshoot computer network problems. Implement a secure enterprise network using directory services. Click here to request more information about the Computer Network Engineering program. * Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo and the Cisco System Networking Academy mark are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. :: Concentration: Networking :: Campus    ::  Location: River Oaks, IL ::  more info

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AA/NS	Computer Network Engineering
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer Network Engineering program is designed to provide you with the skills required to design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-wide networks. The program helps prepare you for entry-level jobs in the industry including network administrator and computer support specialist. Westwood College of Technology is a Cisco Networking Academy*. The program will teach you to: Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Windows-supported operating systems. Install and administer UNIX-style operating systems. Design and build a computer network using the TCP/IP protocol suite. Troubleshoot personal computer and peripheral problems. Use diagnostic techniques, tools, and utilities to troubleshoot computer network problems. Implement a secure enterprise network using directory services. Click here to request more information about the Computer Network Engineering program. * Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo and the Cisco System Networking Academy mark are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc :: Concentration: Networking :: Campus    ::  Location: Woodridge, IL ::  more info

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AA/PR	HVAC/R Program
School: Westwood College Program: The Westwood HVAC/R program offers you a hands-on involvement with small, medium and large scale heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Experience first-hand how sophisticated the technology is in HVAC/R. Work with electronic and pneumatic systems that are all controlled by computers. Laboratories and Equipment Classrooms are equipped with audio-visual aids and demonstration units to support various lectures. Specialized trainer which stimulates control systems, an energy management program and SimuTech computer programs used for troubleshooting :: Concentration: Professional :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

School Description

Your future in technology starts right here. The 5 campuses of Westwood College of Technology is committed to student success. Our staff will get to know you personally, and they'll give you the support you need to establish and achieve your goals.

Programs in Computer Programming and Software Technology, CAD / Architectural Drafting, Computer Network Engineering and Graphic Design & Multimedia can be completed in as little as 17 months. An IT Professional Certificate Program is also offered. Extensive job placement assistance is available.

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