Frequently Asked Questions

When you evaluate your choices for furthering your education, there are many questions you will want to ask. Here, we hope to answer many of those for you. Just click on a question in the list below, or scroll down to see the answers.

What type of Education Center of Career Education?
What is Career Education Online?
Is Career Education College accredited?
What does accreditation mean to our students?
How qualified is the faculty at Career Education?
What is the average class size at Career Education?
Are Career Education programs and technology up to date?
Is Career Education growing?
What does a Career Education College campus look like?
Is housing assistance provided for out-of-town students?
Is financial aid available at Career Education?
Does Career Education offer employment assistance?
What guarantees will Career Education make to its students?

What type of Education Center of Career Education?
Career Education is a national system of privately operated colleges that focus on high quality career education. The system includes ten Career Education College of Technology campuses, which offer programs in the areas of Information Technology, Graphic Design, Medical Technology, and Industrial/Service Technology. New programs are being added every year. Plus, the system includes three Career Education College of Aviation Technology campuses that offer training for careers in aviation maintenance. At every campus, our goal is to provide students with the skills they need to succeed in jobs in the career field that they study.

What is Career Education Online?
Career Education offers online degree programs through its Denver North campus. Through Career Education Online, you can earn your degree completely online. For each of these programs the curriculum is the same as the one taught on campus, but the courses are delivered via the Internet, rather than in traditional classrooms. Students are taught by Westwood Instructors who have been trained in online course delivery and, in many cases, have taught these same courses in the face-to-face environment. Visit the Career Education Online FAQ to learn more.

Is Career Education College accredited?
Yes, each Career Education College campus is accredited by either the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), or by the Accrediting Commission of the Council of Occupational Education (COE).

What does accreditation mean to Career Education students?
Accreditation indicates that a Career Education College campus meets specific standards of educational quality. The accreditation process includes a comprehensive review of all academic programs and ancillary services to ensure that Career Education has the resources and ability needed to meet its educational objectives.

How qualified is the faculty at Career Education?
While many faculty members have earned advanced degrees in their fields, Career Education also places a high value on the industry experience that our faculty brings to the classroom. Career Education looks for a combination of three factors when recruiting faculty: industry experience, educational training in the subject field, and past teaching experience.

What is the average class size at Career Education?
Class sizes vary depending on the program, course, and the time of year, however, most classes currently include between 20 and 30 students, and are often even smaller. Because of the relatively small class size, Career Education students are able to obtain the support they need, including assistance with course assignments, special projects, and attention to special academic concerns.

Are Career Education programs and technology up to date?
Career Education takes great pride in our ability to stay current with industry standards. Through Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings, leaders from various career fields meet with the Career Education staff and faculty to review curriculum. The equipment used in our programs is not intended to be state of the art. Rather, our focus is to ensure that the equipment used in our programs is adequate to achieve the educational goals of the program, and that it reflects what is typically found in the businesses that employ our graduates.

Is Career Education growing?
Career Education is growing to meet the ever-changing needs of students, business, and industry. We are adding new academic programs in the areas in which we specialize, and we continue to explore opportunities for new locations. By adding new programs, we can expand our ability to help students take advantage of the ongoing need for workers with technical skills.

What does a Career Education College campus look like?
A Career Education College campus does not look like a traditional college campus. Our campuses are located in retail, commercial or corporate settings that are convenient to students who are seeking career-focused education. Our facilities offer a functional, businesslike environment that is conducive to teaching and learning in career-focused programs. Each Career Education campus includes classrooms, labs with appropriate equipment, and administrative spaces that foster strong, businesslike relationships between our students, faculty, and staff.

Is housing assistance provided for out-of-town students?
Yes, Career Education utilizes the services of a professional housing services company to assist with relocation and housing arrangements for non-commuting students at most campuses. The typical unit is a two-bedroom apartment designed for four students. Students are required to submit a housing deposit prior to registration to secure a reservation. Rent varies by location. Further information is available from the Student Services office at each Career Education campus.

Is financial aid available at Career Education?
Yes, Career Education offers financial aid to those who qualify. Each campus has a full-time Financial Aid staff that helps students and their families determine how to finance their education. Students can expect a range of financial aid options similar to those offered by other colleges.

Does Career Education offer job placement assistance?
Yes, Career Education offers part-time job placement assistance to students who are in school and ongoing career placement services to graduates. While no college can guarantee employment, Career Education is proud of the success achieved by its Career Services Offices.

What guarantees will Career Education make to its students?
No reputable institution will make specific guarantees to students. At Career Education, we strive to create a professional education environment that gives students the information, tools and support they need to succeed.