Westwood College: School of Technology

July 12th, 2008 by Jason Stollham
Jason Stollham

In today’s technology–driven world, there is a high demand for the technically skilled people. The principal aim of the Westwood College is to create technologically sound people who would be able to attain success in the competitive job market.

Computer Network Engineering Associate Degree Program :

Since Computer Network Engineering Associate Degree Program is one of the fastest growing fields of education, creating a bright career becomes easier if you study this course. Right from small business firms to large companies, the demand of skilled technicians is always very high. The work of Network engineers is to ensure access to users; they also deal with computer system security defending the network from cyber attack is one of them.

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Network Engineering

Westwood College provides Computer Network Engineering program. In this, the students are instructed on various computer networking skills that are needed to design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-wide networks. To make the students more efficient, Westwood College provides a combination of technical and general education courses. Since these two courses are offered together, the students learn a lot about computer applications, writing, communications, and problem solving in a technical environment.

Professionals are recruited by Westwood College. They teach the students who learn a lot from the classes conducted by them. The schedule is also student friendly. So they attend almost all the classes gathering a lot of information. By a playful combination of the engineering skills and creativity, game software developers generate interactive software. They can be used for various purposes.

Westwood College ’s Bachelor of Science in Technical Management Degree Program:

Westwood College creates students who will be able to manage teams in which people work with various projects. Technical management professionals are thus created. The degree of Technical Management is similar to that of any Associate Management Degrees. People coming out of this college are able to handle any complicated project in which care and skill are required.

Computer Network Management Bachelor Degree Program

Computer Networking Management would enable you to obtain lucrative job opportunities. People with a degree from Westwood College get better scopes for employment and are considered more efficient that the rest.

People who have done their degree in this field are required to keep the routers, servers and networks of entire companies running quickly, efficiently and securely.

Information Systems Security Bachelor Degree Program

Information systems security professionals are regarded as gatekeepers who are required to protect companies and government agencies. They are required to implement e-business security solutions, identify threats and create firewall systems. This job has a huge career potential.

Institute of Technology

July 5th, 2008 by Jason Stollham
Jason Stollham

Institute of Technology provides career-focused and comprehensive education in many emerging areas of employment. Their list of vocational training programs spans careers in network technology, computer technology, web/graphic design, allied health, computerized accounting and culinary arts. They have flexible class schedules and the instructors provide the right balance between theory and practical hands-on training. Furthermore the average duration of the programs is eight months which means that students can look forward to starting a new career within that short a period.

Programs

The Institute of Technology offers the following programs across its campuses:

Culinary

· Baking and Pastry Specialist

· Culinary Arts Professional

· Culinary Arts Specialist

Technical

· Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

· Network Support Technician

· Web and Graphic Design

Medical

· Medical Billing/Coding Specialist

· Medical Office Administration

· Pharmacy Technician

· Professional Medical Assistant

Business

· Administrative Office Professional

· Computerized Accounting

· Human Resource Administrator

Keeping in mind that students may be busy with other commitments the Institute of Technology has scheduled all of the above programs at different times of the day so that students have the flexibility to take classes according to their convenience. This flexibility allows students to continue their education while balancing their schedules with other commitments.


Locations

The Institute of Technology has three campuses in California. Each campus may offer a different set of programs based on demand and location.

The campuses are located in:

  • Clovis
  • Modesto
  • Roseville

Student Services

Institute of Technology provides students with a caring and supportive staff. The Student Success Center helps students in finding solutions to various issues ranging from tutoring to employment services.

Career Placement

Graduates have the career placement services which assist them in finding employment.

This service is also provided to employers who may be interested in finding recent graduates.

Academic Support

Institute of Technology offers an online academic support chat feature to its students. This enables them to chat live with a campus representative who can assist them with their academic questions.

Financial Aid

Institute of Technology has a representative for the students who qualify for financial aid; these representatives guide them through all available options and provide assistance in every step.

Scholarships

Apart from accepting grants, loans and aid, Institute of Technology also accepts California and even national scholarships, which includes the following:

  • Chef’s Table Scholarship
  • HS-GED Scholarship
  • Business Scholarship
  • Distinguished American Scholarship
  • Freedom Scholarship
  • Gift of Knowledge (only for employees and their families – this provides a reduction in tuition for approved IOT courses)