Westcliff University Academics
The faculty and academic leadership of Westcliff University consider program quality a top priority for the university. Students place their trust in the faculty to guide them in the attainment of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in their chosen fields, and the faculty of Westcliff take this trust very seriously. The curriculum is designed to allow students the opportunity to chart their own path in which they demonstrate their understanding of and their ability to apply concepts critical for success in their areas of study.
The academic department of Westcliff University aims to ensure every student at Westcliff has the instruction, guidance, and support needed to meet their academic and future career goals.
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
W.B. Yeats
Westcliff University Academics
The curriculum is designed to allow students to forge their own path by demonstrating their understanding of and ability to apply the required concepts in their areas of study. The Westcliff faculty continuously develop their skills as educators to ensure they build effective connections with students with various learning styles, facilitate shared learning processes, and apply the most up-to-date methods of instruction.
In addition, the faculty at Westcliff are working professionals with an average of 20+ years’ experience in their industries, and they pride themselves on their ability to bring their wealth of real-world experience into the classroom to support student learning.
College of Nursing
Our new College of Nursing embodies a hands-on approach to nursing education. Aspiring nurses at Westcliff will benefit from a curriculum that is both rigorous and hands-on, supported by state-of-the-art simulation labs and clinical placements with leading healthcare providers in the Greater Inland Empire. Are you ready to turn your passion for helping others into a powerful career? Enroll in a nursing school specifically designed for people like you – who want to promote wellness, provide compassionate care, and positively impact the health of their communities.
College of Business
The Westcliff College of Business offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business Administration. The BBA, MBA and DBA degrees are meant for working professionals who want to further their careers in business, whether they are pursuing jobs in management, leadership, and consulting or wish to become business entrepreneurs themselves. The cornerstone of a Westcliff University business degree is the development of analytical reasoning skills that are immediately applicable to the real world.
College of Education
The Westcliff College of Education offers a Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAEd) and a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL). Our curriculum, whether taught via an online or hybrid platform, is comprehensive and innovative. At Westcliff University, you’ll develop your critical thinking and writing skills, conduct linguistic analysis, and learn the latest in curriculum development using up-to-the-minute educational technology. The programs provide practical experiences and assignments to prepare students for various educational settings and positions.
College of Technology & Engineering
Westcliff University’s College of Technology & Engineering (COTE) offers undergraduate and graduate-level programs and certificates in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), computer and advanced technologies. The COTE innovative curriculum is designed and taught by highly credentialed and experienced faculty that possess relevant, pragmatic, and industry-validated knowledge. The COTE prepares graduates to become the digital architects of the globalized 21st-century economy.
College of Law
Your legal career starts in law school, and Western State College of Law faculty and staff take an active personal interest in your professional development. We provide individual guidance and access to a wide range of exciting opportunities in the field to help you find your legal niche, develop your skills and strengths, build your resume and prepare for placement. Exposure to real world legal settings, practical experience, invaluable contacts with alumni and other practitioners will assist you in the transition to the job market and throughout your professional career.