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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/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     ::  Location: O'Hare Campus, IL ::  more info     ::  Location: River Oaks, IL ::  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/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     ::  Location: O'Hare Campus, IL ::  more info     ::  Location: River Oaks, IL ::  more info     ::  Location: Woodridge, IL ::  more info

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BA/MA	Computer Network Management
School: Westwood College Program: The Computer Network Management program provides you with advanced networking skills required to design, install, configure and maintain enterprise-wide networks. In addition, the combination of management and general education courses in the program helps you to apply skills in general management, critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving to management challenges in a technical environment. The program helps prepare you for entry-level roles in the Information Technology industry including Network Administrator and Computer Support Specialist. Westwood College of Technology is a Cisco Networking Academy*. The program will teach you to: Use enterprise administration tools to maintain a large-scale network. Analyze business requirements including strategies, structures and processes to identify security risks and design strategies to protect the business from intruders. Assess the impact of Active Directory on systems and processes, create a modification plan, define and name domains, design the site topology, and develop the structure of organizational units. * Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo and the Cisco System Networking Academy mark are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. :: Concentration: Networking :: 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     ::  Location: O'Hare Campus, IL ::  more info

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BA/MA	E-Business Management
School: Westwood College Program: The E-Business Management program is designed to integrate technology, business, and employability skills to prepare you for entry-level jobs in the burgeoning field of e-business. The program emphasizes the technology skills necessary to create, maintain, and manage Web-based or Web-enhanced businesses. This hands-on learning environment, coupled with an outstanding and experienced faculty, ensures that you are well prepared for entry level positions in the e-business work force including Web Developers, Administrators for Networks, Databases, or the Web, and Technical Support Specialists. The program will teach you to: Develop and maintain the technological infrastructures that support e-business. Design appropriate interfaces between the technology infrastructure and the customer. Effectively manage supply chains and the order fulfillment process. :: Concentration: Management :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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BS/ES	Electronics Engineering Technology
School: Westwood College Program: The Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology is designed to prepare you with skills necessary to advance into management opportunities in a technical field. The combination of management and general education courses in the program helps you apply skills in generate management, critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving to management challenges in a technical environment. The program helps prepares you for supervisory roles in the Electronics industry. The program will teach you to: Describe computer network concepts and implement common network operating systems and topologies. Write computer programs using C++ programming language. Conduct circuit analysis. Develop control systems to control industrial processes using sensors, controllers and control loops. Operate and calibrate commonly used test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters and function generators. :: Concentration: Electronic Systems :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  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

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CA/IS	IT Professional Certificate Program
School: Westwood College Program: The Information Technology Professional program is a fast-track certificate program designed to provide students who already have a college degree with the skills required to design, build and test e-commerce applications. Students are encouraged to develop a strategy for continuous learning and research to keep skills current with the workplace. The 10-month program helps prepare students for entry-level jobs as Web site designer, database analyst, network administrator, and information architect. Entrance into the IT Professional program requires a bachelor's degree. The program will teach you to: Use HTML and Rapid Application Development tools to design, develop and administer Web sites. Build a network and resolve basic networking problems. Install, configure, and troubleshoot Web servers. Implement basic server security models. Create a database-driven Web site. :: Concentration: Information Systems :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info     ::  Location: O'Hare Campus, IL ::  more info

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BS/NS	Technical Management
School: Westwood College Program: The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management is designed to prepare you with skills necessary to advance into management opportunities in a technical field. The program includes courses in management, human resources, planning/project management, finance, budgeting and a final capstone project. In addition, the combination of technical and general education course in the program helps you develop skills in critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving. The program will teach you to: Describe the various functions and roles played in management including planning, decision-making, and defining organizational structures. Describe basic contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code, commercial paper, agency and employment law, and business organizations. Apply human resource management policies and concepts to a technical workforce. Conduct business planning and manage projects using industry accept project planning and management techniques. Demonstrate the use of generally accepted accounting and budgeting principles and practices. :: Concentration: Management :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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BA/MA	Technical Management
School: Westwood College Program: The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management is designed to prepare you with skills necessary to advance into management opportunities in a technical field. The program includes courses in management, human resources, planning/project management, finance, budgeting and a final capstone project. In addition, the combination of technical and general education course in the program helps you develop skills in critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving. The program will teach you to: Describe the various functions and roles played in management including planning, decision-making, and defining organizational structures. Describe basic contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code, commercial paper, agency and employment law, and business organizations. Apply human resource management policies and concepts to a technical workforce. Conduct business planning and manage projects using industry accept project planning and management techniques. Demonstrate the use of generally accepted accounting and budgeting principles and practices. :: Concentration: Management :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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School Description

westwood college

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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