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 >>>
Pennsylvania Junior Colleges, Technical Schools, and Institutes
The State of Pennsylvania administers its own system of higher education which operate at least two tiers of public colleges. One being the community colleges in Pennsylvania, sometimes called Pennsylvania junior colleges, or Pennsylvania technical institutes, and so-called "four-year" Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The name, "community colleges" derives from the fact that "two-year" colleges primarily accept, and attract, students from the Pennsylvania local community
While the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a long and rich tradition of public postsecondary institutions going back to the earliest days of the nation's history, community colleges are a relatively recent addition with the establishment of the first college in 1964. Years of debate in the legislature and a number of different bills calling for the establishment of community colleges finally resulted in legislation in 1963, authorizing the establishment of public community colleges with local sponsors, whether a city, county or local school district. The resulting 15 public community colleges are locally autonomous, locally sponsored and locally controlled. Co-existing with the community colleges across the state is a system of two-year branch campuses of Pennsylvania State University.
Pennsylvania College Degrees, Certificates, & Diplomas
Colleges and universities in Pennsylvania share a long tradition of academic excellence and cultural stimulation. But this makes perfect sense when one realizes that the various campuses spread throughout the state all have easy access to major cities (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Baltimore, New York, and Washington) and easy access to rural countryside.
