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,
Health Information Technology, Interior Design & Decorating, Management and Marketing, Massage Therapy, 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. |
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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:
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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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.
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| 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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