To help meet the needs of a fast-changing world, Westwood College (www.westwood.edu) has updated its Information Technology: Major in Cisco Network Systems program and is launching two new programs – Information Technology: Major in Computer Forensics and Paralegal. These new and updated programs are now available and prepare graduates to hit the ground running with job skills in growing fields.

Denver, CO – To help meet the needs of a fast-changing world, Westwood College (www.westwood.edu) has updated its Information Technology: Major in Cisco Network Systems program and is launching two new programs – Information Technology: Major in Computer Forensics and Paralegal. These new and updated programs are now available and prepare graduates to hit the ground running with job skills in growing fields.

“These degree programs help fill gaps and offer great opportunities in fast-growing markets,” said Tee Lea Ong, vice president of marketing for Westwood College. “Our graduates benefit by being able to take advantage of the hands on skills they achieve while attaining their degrees.”

All the programs offer intensive course work taught by industry professionals who know the skills that employers are looking for when they hire new workers.

Information Technology: Major in Cisco Network Systems: This updated three-year bachelor’s program offers a specialized approach in advanced Cisco certifications taught by certified Cisco Network professionals. Students will get hands-on training to prepare graduates for certification to become Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA) and achieve Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designations.* The program trains students to succeed in a variety of jobs, including network engineer, network administrator, system administrator and database administrator.

The program is offered at Westwood College - Denver North Campus only. Find out more at http://www.westwood.edu/programs/school-of-technology/information-technology-major-in-ciscoreg-network-systems/

Information Technology: Major in Computer Forensics: This three-year bachelor’s program is a hybrid between computer networking and criminal justice. Students learn how to apply digital forensics techniques and investigate computer-related crimes. With this degree, students are trained to enter the workforce as computer forensic technicians, IT security managers and network and systems administrators.

The program is offered at both Denver North and South campuses and the Los Angeles Wilshire campus. It is also offered at the Virginia and Georgia campuses. Find out more at http://www.westwood.edu/programs/school-of-technology/information-technology-major-in-computer-forensics/.

Paralegal: This 18 month associate degree program trains students to perform the detailed-oriented day-to-day work in today’s law firms and government jobs. The paralegal field is growing as law firms look for trained paralegals to help pick up some of the increasing work-loads in a variety of areas, such as legal writing, criminal law and interviewing and investigation.

This program is offered at Westwood College - Online Campus, the four Los Angeles campuses and the three Texas campuses. Find our more at http://www.westwood.edu/programs/school-of-justice/paralegal/

*Westwood does not certify graduates in this field. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

About Westwood College
Westwood College is an institution of higher learning with 17 campuses across the country, as well as a top-ranked online campus. Westwood offers a unique hands-on, career-focused curriculum providing three-year bachelor’s degrees in in-demand fields. More than 20,000 Westwood graduates have transformed their lives by obtaining the skills, tools, experience and connections necessary to achieve meaningful careers. Westwood College, including Westwood College - Online Campus, recently became a candidate for regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The colleges are currently accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).