Southwest Florida College

Southwest Florida College Description

Southwest Florida College was was founded in in 1974. Southwest is a multi-campus school with two campuses in Florida in Fort Myers and Tampa. 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.

Southwest Florida College offers certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs in numerous in-demand career fields. Southwest offers 23 programs of study in the following fields: business and hospitality, computer, education, design, legal, and medical. All programs help students to acquire the skills they need to be in demand in today’s competitive workplace.

Southwest Florida College offers day, evening and weekend classes so that a student's education can fit into their busy schedule. This flexibility makes it easy for an individual with significant work/life commitments to obtain the education necessary to start a new career or further an existing career.

Southwest Florida College offers career services to students to help them find employment. In addition, Southwest also offers an online form for individuals to request, at no obligation, more information about their innovative programs. Click on the "Quick Info" link to access the form and ask the school for more information.

Southwest Florida College has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans). Additional aid options open to qualifying students of Southwest include grants, loans, scholarships, Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, and work/study programs.

Southwest Florida College is accredited as a Junior College by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Southwest is also authorized by the Commission for Independent Education Colleges and Universities, Florida Department of Education.

Southwest Florida College Programs

Note: Programs may vary by location or schedule. Please contact the school for details.

• Accounting Technology
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Associate Degree in Interior Design & Decorating
• Associate of Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design
• Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice
• Associate of Science degree in Hospitality Management
• Associate of Science degree in Management and Marketing
• Associate of Science degree in Medical Administration
• Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting
• Associate of Science degree in Medical Transcription
• Associate of Science degree in Pharmacy Technician
• Associate of Science in Graphic Design
• Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies
• Associate of Science in Technical Administration
• Computer Aided Drafting & Design
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Graphic Design
• Hospitality Management
• Information Technology Management
• Interior Design and Decorating
• Management and Marketing
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Administration
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Medical Records and Coding
• Medical Transcription
• Microsoft Network Engineer
• Microsoft Systems Administrator
• Network Security and Computer Forensics
• Paralegal Studies
• RN First Assistant
• Surgical Technician
• Technical Administration & Management

Southwest Florida College Locations

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