Westwood College isn’t your typical institution of higher learning. Students can earn a bachelor’s degree in just three years and some associate degrees in as little as 20 months. And with day, night and online schedules*, we can accommodate almost any lifestyle.
*Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL
One factor consideration in choosing a college for many students is the choice between
a two-year and a four-year college. If attending a traditional 4 year college appears too expensive
or time consuming but you still want to upgrade your skills or earn more, community college may
be the practical, economic solution you are looking for. Read More >>>
Colorado Junior Colleges, Technical Schools, and Institutes
The State of Colorado administers its own system of higher education which operate at least two tiers of public colleges. One being the community colleges in Colorado, sometimes called Colorado junior colleges, or Colorado technical institutes, and so-called "four-year" Colorado colleges which award bachelor's and master's degrees. The "two-year" community educational institutions provide post-secondary education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees in Colorado. The name, "community colleges" derives from the fact that "two-year" colleges primarily accept, and attract, students from the Colorado local community
Various individual colleges have existed for years in the state, the Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System (CCCOES) was created in 1967 by the Colorado General Assembly. The CCCOES responsibility included developing and establishing state policy for occupational education, governing the state system of 11 community colleges and coordinating four local district colleges. Two of the four local district colleges have joined the state system in recent years.
Colorado College Degrees, Certificates, & Diplomas
Are thinking that you are going to have to give up your skis and snowboards while you earn a prestigious degree? Think again. Earn a college degree in Colorado where the level of higher education is ranked in the top tier of U.S. colleges, and you enjoy winter sports, outdoor activities, and beauty, then think Colorado.
