This program is designed to prepare students for
a variety of careers in the criminal justice field in
both the public and private sector.
Upon successful completion of the program,
graduates may pursue positions with local or state
law enforcement agencies, the federal government,
insurance companies, correctional facilities, or
private security services.
The program provides students with a broad
spectrum of coursework in corrections, law
enforcement, terrorism, private security and
investigation.
Southwest Florida College is listening to employers! We have an advisory board for each one of our programs that is comprised of representatives from local leading businesses. We meet with our advisory boards on a regular basis to find out what employers expect from our graduates. Below is a list of organizations that make up the Legal Studies program's advisory board.
Allied Barton Security
The Bradford Group, LLC
Tim Redmond Investigations
International Academy of Criminal Justice & Law, Jefferson High School
Florida Highway Patrol
D & T Associates (Private Investigative Agency)
City of Tampa
Office of the State Attorney
The Law Practice of Vana Renejuste
Department of Homeland Security/Detention and Removal
Pearson Learning Solutions
Punta Gorda Police Department
Charlotte County Sheriff's Department
Lee County Sheriff's Department
Fort Myers Police Department
Cape Coral Police Department
20th Judicial Circuit
Lee County Port Authority Police Department
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Department of Children and Families
Glades County Sheriff's Office
Florida Department of Corrections Probation & Parole
Lee County Human Services
Collier County Sheriff's Office
Ruhl Law Group
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
