Online Programs

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Invest in yourself, in your education. There's nothing better."

- Sylvia Porter, economist and journalist

West offers the following degrees primarily and completely online:

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West offers the following degrees online, including all major and general education requirements with the exception of Math. Students can take Math online with one of our LACCD sister colleges or one of our University Partners
- Accounting
- Administration of Justice
- Anthropology
- Business
- Business Administration
- Computer Network and Security Management Option
- Computer Science Information Technology
- Economics
- English
- Fire Technology
- Marketing
- Philosophy
- Real Estate
West offers the following degrees primarily online. Over 50% of the major requirements and all general education requirements, excluding Math, are available online.
- Child Development
- Computer Applications and Office Technologies
- Computer Web Support/Database Administration
- History
- Hospitality
- Management - Small Business
- Political Science
- Spanish
- Travel
West offers the following Certificates Of Achievement completely online.
- Business Application and Database Management
- Computer Network and Information System Security
- Computer Network Management
- Computer Science Information Technology
- Computer Web Support and Administration
- Fire Technology
- Hotel Front Desk and Back Office Operations
West offers the following Certificates of Achievement primarily online. Over 50% of the required courses are available online.
- Child Development
- Computer Web Support & Database Admin
- Event and Convention Planning
- Hospitality
- Hotel Sales and Marketing
West offers the following Skill Certificates completely online.
- Accounting
- Business
- Child Development - Health, Nutrition, Safety and Food Sanitation of Early Childhood Programs
- Computer Network Management
- Computer Network Security
- Computer Network and Security Management
- Fire Technology
- Real Estate
West offers the following Skill Certificates primarily online. Over 50% of the required courses are available online.
- Basic & Advanced Travel
- Child Development - Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Programs
- Child Development - Observation, Assessment, and Guidance in Early Childhood Programs
- Computer Applications and Office Technologies
- Director/Private Pre-School
- Teacher/Private Pre-School

News and Events

New to online classes? Education 230 is a course designed to introduce new online students to the basics of how to succeed in an online class. Register for EDUCATION 230 - ONLINE STUDENT SUCCESS LAB - Section 7715 for Fall 2016. Click on the image above to register now.

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All Things Digital / The DDS and the Distance Learning Program have teamed up to launch a new blog, West LA Digital. Check us out and learn about all things digital from West LA College. Don’t forget to follow us. Click on the image above to visit our blog.

WESTWeek / The latest news and event information from West LA College!
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Study Abroad / Have a tremendous travel experience while learning or improving in Spanish. Spend a session in picturesque Valpariso, Chile or
Salamanca, Spain. Click on the image above to visit the Study Abroad website.

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WLAC Online Degree for International Students / Students abroad can now earn a U.S. degree online. Applications are now being accepted.
Visit the WLAC international student website by clicking the image above

Student Complaint Process for Online or Hybrid Classes / Distance Education Student Complaints, Procedures, Policies and Resolution

West Los Angeles College (West) is committed to the integrity of online education. In compliance with the Federal Department of Education regulations, West provides prospective and enrolled students with contact information for filing complaints with its accrediting agency and with the appropriate state agency for handling complaints in the state the student resides.
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