Southwest Florida College

At Southwest Florida College, your options are wide open: earn an Associate of Science degree, certificate, or diploma in the field of your choice, or go for your Bachelor's Degree.

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Southwest Florida College seeks to prepare qualified men and women to pursue successful careers.

To support this mission, the College offers:

• Associate degrees, diplomas or certificates in Accounting, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Computer Programming & Database Management, Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice, Digital Design, Early Childhood Education, Health Information Technology, Interior Design & Decorating, Kitchen and Bath, Management and Marketing, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding, Network Engineering & Administration, Paralegal Studies, Surgical Technician, Web Design & Development, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Interior Design & Decorating and Management
• General education courses are a vital element of all programs
• A faculty members hold credentials which include academic preparation and professional and practical experience
• Services to help students devise attainable academic plans and identify career objectives
• Cooperative education that combines both formal education and relevant, hands-on work experience
• Lifetime career assistance to help graduates find a position in their chosen career field
• A professional, conducive learning environment

Philosophy

All students take general education courses to lay the groundwork for more specialized work. Southwest Florida College is dedicated to providing an environment of equal educational opportunity which fosters a lifetime of learning in which people can gain knowledge, acquire skills, and develop attitudes that will aid them in preparing for rewarding careers in fields having great potential for growth.

Southwest Florida College's financial assistance staff is dedicated to helping eligible students find a way to manage the cost of a college education. Although this is often frightening to students, be assured that the staff will help you with the process, step-by-step.

Programs that offer Financial Assistance:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work-Study (FWS)
• Federal Family Educational Loan Program (FFELP)
• Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
• Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students.

Southwest Florida College has an open admissions policy that allows all people who are high school graduates, or who have successfully completed equivalent education as certified by state departments of education, to be admitted. The College is searching for students who genuinely want practical career preparation. While academic qualifications are important, motivation and drive to succeed are also considered carefully.

Admissions Procedures

Prospective students must complete our application and arrange for a face-to-face meeting with an Admissions Representative who can assist them with the rest of the process.

• Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. When applying for admission the potential student will need to supply proof of this requirement.
• College-level credits from other accredited institutions may transfer to Southwest Florida College. Students who seek transfer credits should have official transcripts of their prior work mailed directly to the Registrar of the college in order to prevent being scheduled for classes already taken.
• After applying and submitting supporting materials, applicants will be given a placement test to assist with scheduling.
• An institutionally created language assessment to figure out whether or not their language ability is strong enough to pursue study at the college level will be given to applicants for whom English is not their primary language.
• Applicants who have met the admission requirements will receive notification of their acceptance from the College.

International Students

Federal law allows Southwest Florida College to enroll International Students. Nonimmigrant applicants face additional requirements, apart from those listed above.

• Proof of financial support is required.
• English language ability must be demonstrated by achieving a TOEFL score of 500 or more, or by means of an alternative equivalent.
• Applicants must meet current INS requirements in order to be issued a Form-120.

When applicants have completed these requirements, they will receive an acceptance letter, as well as a Form-120 with instructions for attaining a student visa. All questions about the admissions process should be sent to the College Admissions Office.

Network Engineering & Administration

Computer technology is here to stay, which means the network engineering & administration graduates are in high demand. Today's businesses have been revolutionized by personal computers, and this trend will only continue in the coming years. Computer technology and programming is one industry that needs to fill positions as quickly as possible. You will be qualified to join this adventurous field by completing 96 credit hours. Southwest Florida College offers one of the highest rated computer technology courses available on the East Coast.

At Southwest Florida College, the computer programs reflect the interdependence of modern technology and emerging computer techniques. Their approach to education incorporates both theoretical and practical approaches, which means that graduates possess a thorough understanding of the modern business world. Computer science is a great field for critical, abstract-minded students.

Southwest Florida College is committed to staying up-to-date technologically, and all of our computer labs feature state-of-the-art equipment. The Ft. Myers and Tampa locations are equipped with modern labs and staffed by knowledgeable, dedicated professionals.

From now on computer technology will be the way business is done.

The Network Engineering & Administration program empowers Southwest Florida College graduates to embark on a rewarding career in the burgeoning field of Information Technology. The way that infrastructure and computer networks help organizations to succeed is one important outcome of this program. Students who wish to manage technology within an organization will find this program a valuable springboard.

Graduates of this program will emerge prepared to pursue their certifications including Net+, A+, MCP, MCSE, and more. You will also learn about computer programming, database programming and database management. Students are also able to work towards their MCDBA.