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 >>>
New Jersey Junior Colleges, Technical Schools, and Institutes
The State of New Jersey administers its own system of higher education which operate at least two tiers of public colleges. One being the community colleges in New Jersey, sometimes called New Jersey junior colleges, or New Jersey technical institutes, and so-called "four-year" New Jersey 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 New Jersey. The name, "community colleges" derives from the fact that "two-year" colleges primarily accept, and attract, students from the New Jersey local community
The framework for a statewide system of county community colleges was created by the legislature in 1962. By the end of the 1960s, 14 community colleges were in operation. Five additional colleges were established by 1982. Until 1994, the colleges operated under the auspices of the State Board and Department of Higher Education.
A 1967 statute established the Council of County Colleges to serve as advisors to state-level policymakers in matters affecting community colleges. New Jersey presently has 20 community colleges serving 21 counties.
New Jersey College Degrees, Certificates, & Diplomas
Colleges and universities in New Jersey enjoy the best of both worlds. What are both worlds? Big-city excitement and small-town charm. Regardless of which campus one attends, he or she is never far from a major urban center (New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington) or from the comforts of suburbia.
