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Southwest Florida College Programs of Study

The mission of Southwest Florida College is to provide an education to men and women that will enable them to pursue successful careers and lead enriched lives.

To support this mission, the College offers:

  • Associate degrees, diplomas or certificates in Accounting Technology, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Computer Programming & Database Management,  Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Design, Interior Design & Decorating, Management and Marketing, Massage Therapy, Medical Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding, Network Engineering & Administration, Paralegal Studies, Surgical Technician, Web Design & Development
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Interior Design & Decorating and Management
  • General education courses as an essential element of all programs
  • A faculty whose credentials include academic preparation and professional and practical experience
  • Services to help students develop realistic academic plans and identify career objectives
  • Cooperative education that combines formal education with relevant work experience
  • Lifetime career assistance to help graduates secure employment opportunities
  • An environment that is professional and conducive to learning

Philosophy

Southwest Florida College recognizes the ever-increasing need for postsecondary education and strives to provide opportunities for individuals to pursue their educational goals through career-focused training. Southwest Florida College is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity environment conducive to lifelong learning where individuals can acquire knowledge, build skills, and develop attitudes that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential.

 

 

Southwest Florida College offers training toward an Associate of Science degree, diploma or certificate in numerous in-demand career fields, as well as several Bachelor's Degrees. You may choose from the following options:

 

 
Allied Health

Secure industries are a rare thing these days, but with the American population curve aging, the demand for qualified medical practitioners has never been higher.
At Southwest Florida College, our medical programs will give you the tools to remain in a high-paying career for many years to come.

If you are ready to make a life based around healing and happiness, Southwest Florida College's medical programs are here to help you build a fulfilling career within the healthcare industry.

 
 
Criminal Justice/Legal Studies
Southwest Florida College can educate you on a broad spectrum of coursework encompassing corrections, paralegal studies, law enforcement, terrorism, and private security and investigations. Our classes will provide you with in-depth information about subjects as diverse as juvenile delinquency, criminology, white collar crime, and a student body favorite, organized crime.
 
 
Graphic Design
At Southwest Florida College, our program will teach you the tools of the trade that graphic designers rely on daily to get the job done in style. Learn how to use a variety of print, electronic and film media to create designs to dazzle your clients. Use up-to-date software to develop the overall layout and design of magazines, newspapers, journals, corporate reports and other publications. You will even be able to design distinctive company logos for products and businesses, and develop signs and signage systems - called environmental graphics - for businesses and the government.
 
 
Information Technology
One thing is for certain: Computer technology is the way things will be done in business from now on. The personal computer revolution has taken today's business offices by storm and will continue expanding beyond our wildest dreams. If there's an industry that needs qualified individuals as quickly as possible, it's computer technology and programming. You could enter this exciting industry with 96 credit hours of program study. Southwest Florida College is prepared to offer you one of the most exciting computer technology courses in education today.
 
 
Education
The Education degree programs at Southwest Florida College are designed to prepare students for careers in the education career field.  The coursework provides students with opportunities to study and apply their understanding in emergent literacy, the exceptional child, and in documenting observations and using the data to plan lessons to meet the needs of the children. Students will focus on the creation of developmentally appropriate curriculums, and instruction and assessment in their classrooms.
 
 
Business
Business practices are changing almost as rapidly as the technology that drives them. How do you keep up with the pack? You need an education that can teach you to successfully plan and implement all your ventures. At Southwest Florida College, our programs in Business can help educate you for a role in defining business problems, arranging critical information, determining alternatives, and leading the way to solutions. Imagine yourself as the hub of a wheel in a finely tuned machine. Companies that need your type of forward-thinking motion will launch your new career in directions limited only by your ambitions. We can help you learn these necessary disciplines, such as finance, hospitality, marketing and information systems.
 
 
Interior Design

The Interior Design & Decorating degree programs at Southwest Florida College are designed to prepare students for careers in interior decorating and design. The professional interior designer is qualified by education, experience, and examination to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces for the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

 
 
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Southwest Florida College also offers training if you desire a career in computer aided drafting. In today's modern business climate, most drafters now use computer aided drafting (CAD) systems to prepare drawings for their clients. Southwest Florida College will teach you to produce technical drawings using some of the latest upgrades to CAD-based software. But we also help you acquire the skills and experience with the tools you need to function as a traditional drafter. Just as important, our education is delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible at both our Ft. Myers and Tampa campus locations. Let Southwest Florida College help you start making designs on your future today!
 
   
 
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