Information Technology - Associate of Science
With an associate degree in information technology, you'll be the go-to person to keep things running. You'll have the skills required to design, install, configure and maintain enterprise-wide networks. Plus, the combination of technical and general education courses will help you develop skills in critical thinking, logic, communications and problem solving. Westwood College is a Cisco Networking Academy. Our technology-based programs give you the skills necessary to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) professional designation, Microsoft Certified Professional designations and various CompTIA certifications. When you graduate, you'll be fully prepared for entry-level positions in the industry, such as a Cisco network engineer,* network/systems administrator, computer systems analyst or information system developer.

• Linux Operating Systems
• Desktop Computing
• Routing Protocols and Concepts
• Wireless Technologies
• WAN Technologies

*Westwood does not certify graduates in this field. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

IT / Network Management - Bachelor of Science
With a bachelor's degree in information technology: major in network management, you can be at the forefront of keeping a business competitive. In this program, you'll receive the advanced networking skills required to design, install, configure and maintain enterprise-wide networks. Additionally, a combination of management and general education courses will teach you to build and apply skills in general management, critical thinking, logic, communications and problem solving in order to successfully manage the challenges faced in today's technical environment. Westwood College is a Cisco Networking Academy. Our technology-based programs give you the skills necessary to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) professional designation, Microsoft Certified Professional designations and various CompTIA certifications.* When you graduate, you'll be fully prepared for entry-level roles in the information technology industry, such as network and systems administrator, network manager, database administrator or network engineer.

• Microsoft Network Operating Systems
• Database Management Systems
• Designing Directory Services
• Emerging Technologies
• LAN Switching

*Westwood does not certify graduates in this field. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

IT / Systems Security - Bachelor of Science
With a bachelor's degree in information technology: major in systems security, you are in the unique position to do something about it. Our program gives you the advanced security skills required to implement e-business solutions and security policies, identify security threats, develop countermeasures using firewall systems and attacking recognition technologies and manage the deployment of security solutions. Just as valuable, the general education courses will help you apply skills in critical thinking, logic, communications and problem solving to manage challenges in a technical environment. Westwood College is a Cisco Networking Academy. Our technology-based programs give you the skills necessary to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) professional designation, Microsoft Certified Professional designations and various CompTIA certifications.* When you graduate, you'll be fully prepared for entry-level roles in the information systems security industry, like an IT security manager, data security administrator, product solutions manager or system architect. There's no better way to grab a secure future.

• Network Essentials
• LAN Switching
• Routing Protocols and Concepts
• WAN Technologies
• Internet Security

*Westwood does not certify graduates in this field. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).