The College of Westchester
Take Your Career Higher
The College of Westchester is a private college catering to those who want a college education that provides a fast start to job skills and careers.
The CW Advantage
Workforce Ready in 18 Months
Complete your associate degree in only 18 months or your bachelor degree in only 3 years!
Convenient Schedules
Because the college offers day, evening and Saturday sessions, The College of Westchester can provide the class times that are convenient for you, regardless of your work or personal schedule.
Personal Attention
Individual attention is a major strength of The College of Westchester. Should you need assistance, our faculty and staff will be there to help because they want you to succeed.
Career Placement
As a graduate of The College of Westchester, you will be entitled to lifetime job placement assistance. The Career Placement Services Office will also assist you in the preparation of your resume, interviewing and other skills to get the career position you want.
Transferability
Upon completion of the associate degree, graduates continuing their education may transfer credit to the baccalaureate level of other higher education institutions.
Affordability
The College of Westchester offers a private college education at an affordable tuition. We offer a wide variety of assistance programs including government grants, loans, institutional scholarships/grants and payment plans to suit nearly every budget.
Computer Access
You will have access to over 300 computers on campus. You will gain the hardware and software knowledge you will need for today's high-tech employment market through hands-on training.
Accreditation
The College of Westchester is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Digital Media - Associate's
Computers and the Internet have radically changed the way we communicate. CW's digital media program is designed to prepare aspiring digital graphic artists, illustrators, web designers, animators and video/audio specialists through technical skill-building and portfolio development. Students gain hands-on experience using software tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Flash, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Digital FX, Mac Final Cut Pro and much more.
Also, CW students have the opportunity to work with the latest and greatest in computer technology! Our sleek and stylish labs contain Mac and Dell workstations featuring flat-panel monitors. Allowing our students to work with these high-performance machines will provide them with a cross-platform of skills and knowledge, making them more marketable in a highly competitive industry.
Concentrations available in:
- Digital Video & Animation
- Game Design
- Web Design & Development
Digital Media Specialist - Certificate
The Digital Media Specialist program provides students with the latest hardware and software knowledge to gain skills in computer graphics, web design, animation, digital illustration, imaging and video technology to acquire solid career opportunities in the multimedia technology field.
Graduates of this program can apply their skills to a variety of multimedia positions in different vertical markets. Credits are transferable to the Associate Degree program: Multimedia Development and Management.