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 >>>
Tecas Junior Colleges, Technical Schools, and Institutes
The State of Texas administers its own system of higher education which operate at least two tiers of public colleges. One being the community colleges in Texas, sometimes called Texas junior colleges, or Texas technical institutes, and so-called "four-year" Texas 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 Texas. The name, "community colleges" derives from the fact that "two-year" colleges primarily accept, and attract, students from the Texas local community
As in many others parts of the country, community colleges started in Texas by providing grades 13 and 14 under the auspices of local school districts. The first community college statute was passed by the legislature in 1929. Until 1949, the colleges operated with no state-level oversight, but after a study by the Legislative Council, public community colleges were placed under the State Board of Education. Between 1965 and 1985, control of the community colleges was split between the new Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Education Agency which is responsible for K-12 education. Finally in 1985, full responsibility for the community colleges and the Texas State Technical Institute was given to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. There are 50 public community college districts across the state as well as the Texas State Technical College System, a public system with four campuses.
Colleges and universities in Texas are big. They have big campuses. They have big football teams. They have big academic reputations. And they have big expectations of their students.
