History
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Alta College, Inc. (Alta) is the parent company of a system of higher education institutions that include, Westwood College, Redstone College and Westwood College Online. With over 12,000 students currently enrolled in our programs, the company operates 19 campuses in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Texas and Virginia as well as Westwood College Online - a part of Westwood College - Denver North. Alta also owns Test Services, Inc. the largest global franchisee of The Princeton Review. With twelve locations across eight states, the franchise offers test preparation services to high school and college students.
The framework of schools that make up Alta's current college system can be traced back many decades. Throughout our history, one thing has remained constant: we offer career-focused education in high-demand fields. As career challenges and opportunities are recognized, new programs are developed with the cooperation of industry leaders to meet the needs of our students, graduates and employers. Since its inception, Alta Colleges, Inc. has helped launch the careers of over 20,000 graduates and we currently employ over 3,000 full time employees, including 1,200 full and adjunct instructors.
Westwood College
Westwood College was founded in Denver, Colorado in 1953. For many years the school was known as Denver Institute of Technology, offering diploma and degree programs in a variety of technical fields. Since then, Alta has expanded Westwood College's offerings by leveraging its proven approach of career-focused education to reach a wider array of students. We have degree programs in Business, Design, Computer & Information Technology, Industrial Services, Criminal Justice and Healthcare. Today, our Westwood schools include seventeen campuses across Southern California; Denver, Colorado; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Arlington/Annandale, Virginia; Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and Houston, Texas. We also have an online campus, Westwood College Online (offered through Westwood College - Denver North).
The Westwood College Inc. Board of Trustees
Westwood College, Inc. (Westwood) is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for overseeing Westwood College's growth as an institution of higher education. Board duties include oversight of the College's mission, institutional purpose and academic quality.
Westwood College is accredited by national accrediting agencies, including the highly regarded national accreditation of Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), or Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) depending on the campus. Additionally, Westwood is licensed to award college degrees in every state in which it has a campus.
Westwood College Online - (A part of Westwood College Denver North)
To meet the changing needs of our students, Alta expanded our offerings to include a complete online only curriculum in 2002. Today, we have over 4,000 students enrolled in 17 online degree programs, ranging from Business Administration to Criminal Justice to Game Art & Design. Our online classes and coursework provide an interactive, hands-on learning approach that uses some of the latest multimedia technologies available to enable a rich, online learning experience.
Test Services, Inc. DBA The Princeton Review
Alta is also the parent company of Test Services, Inc. (TSI), the largest franchisee within The Princeton Review network. TSI has 12 sites in 8 states, employs approximately 1,200 people and provides test preparation services to over 25,000 students annually. The company prepares students for college and graduate school admissions exams which include the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT and LSAT exams. Through services ranging from private tutorials, to courses, to partnerships with High School and Universities throughout our territory, TSI helps students get into the college of their dreams.
For information about Alta Colleges, Westwood College, Redstone College or Test Services, Inc., contact us at:
Alta Colleges, Inc.
2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2-800
Denver, CO 80222