Real People Behind the Scenes: Southwest Florida College Online Program Offers New Degree Opportunities

Meet the real instructors and the support staff behind the Online Programs at Southwest Florida College as they provide new students to the Online Program the basic information of what to expect and how to make the most of their online learning experience.

Video features: Jeffrey Tunney, Denise Mathey, Manny Maestre, Natalie Reese, and Shantha Fountain.

"For any students that are currently taking classes online or at the college, or prospective students that are thinking about joining Southwest Florida College, I welcome you and I want you to know that you will always find that any one of us, from your professors, your Program Managers to your Director of Education will always be available for you via email and phone and we want you to feel comfortable." Says Manny Maestre, Director of Distance Education.

The following programs area available fully online:

• Medical Billing & Coding Technology - Diploma
• Health Care Administration - Bachelor
• Health Information Technology - Associates
• Criminal Justice - Associates
• Early Childhood Care & Management - Diploma
• Management & Marketing - Associates
• Paralegal Studies - Associates
• Management - Bachelor
• Criminal Justice - Bachelor
• Early Childhood Education - Associates

To learn more about our online programs, visit http://www.swfc.edu/online today or call (888) 279-2342.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential.

Southwest Florida College Online Program Overview

The message is clear: Just because you are taking online classes
doesn't mean you are alone.

Getting your degree online can be a very rewarding experience. In this video, Southwest Florida instructors and staff explain the Online Degree Programs while sharing tips to make sure you succeed. You will also hear from a current fully-online student as she shares her experiences and challenges.

The following programs are available fully online:

• Medical Billing & Coding Technology - Diploma
• Health Care Administration - Bachelor
• Health Information Technology - Associates
• Criminal Justice - Associates
• Early Childhood Care & Management - Diploma
• Management & Marketing - Associates
• Paralegal Studies - Associates
• Management - Bachelor
• Criminal Justice - Bachelor
• Early Childhood Education - Associates

To learn more about our online programs, visit http://www.swfc.edu/online today or call (888) 279-2342.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential.

SWFC Tampa Campus Design Studies Program Manager: An Interview with Mike Coldwell

Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) is not just for architecture – it’s also for mechanical drafting and other career opportunities! Southwest Florida College Program Manager for Design Studies, Mike Coldwell, discusses all the opportunities for design students at our Tampa campus. Learn more about the mechanical drafting, architectural design and drafting, interior design, and graphic design programs that are all available at our Tampa campus.

Start a new future today by learning more about Southwest Florida College. Southwest Florida College is a private and accredited senior college with campuses in Tampa, Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte and within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. Prepare for a career that's in high demand learn more about what Southwest Florida College has to offer you. Call us today at (888) 279-2342.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit http://www.swfc.edu/.

SWFC Graphic Design Program Manager: An Interview with Chip McElroy

Southwest Florida College's Program Manager for Graphic Design, Chip McElroy, MFA explains the two associates degrees available for Graphic Design students. Southwest Florida College prepares digital design students for a successful career in both design and production through an emphasis on developing the student's capacity for critical thinking, and stimulating imagination and innovation.

The critical skills of perception, interpretation, and inventiveness are fostered as well as an understanding of digital design business practices. Industry standard software applications are used while solving design problems, planning, and executing solutions. The Students focus is to sharpen their ability to visually translate ideas of an intended message to a targeted audience.

Learn more about Southwest Florida College's Program Manager for Graphic Design, Mr. Chip McElory. His experience and knowledge are true assets for the school and its students. Visit our Graphic Design program page at http://www.swfc.edu/gd. Start a new future today by learning more about Southwest Florida College. Southwest Florida College is a private and accredited senior college with campuses in Tampa, Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte and within the Miromar Design Center in Estero.

Prepare for a career that's in high demand learn more about what Southwest Florida College has to offer you. To learn more about becoming a Graphic Designer, please visit Digital Design/Computer Animation Program website at www.swfc.edu/gd or contact Mr. Chip McElroy, Program Manager, call us today at (888) 279-2342.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit www.swfc.edu.

SWFC Freshman Studies: An Interview With Program Manager James Jones

Southwest Florida College's Program Manager of Freshman Studies, James Jones, talks about the Freshman Studies Program and all the benefits it offers students embarking on a new career.Freshman Sttudies is the first step students take when adapting to the challenges of college life and is here to help you balance your workload while studying and learning as effectively as possible.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit www.swfc.edu.

SWFC Arts and Sciences: An Interview With Program Manager Lori Fisher

Southwest Florida College's Program Manager of Arts and Sciences Mrs. Lori Fisher explains the supportive role of the Arts and Sciences Program.Start a new future today by learning more about Southwest Florida College.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit www.swfc.edu.

SWFC Business Studies Program: An Interview with Program Manager Lorie Darche

Southwest Florida College Program Manager Lori Darche explains the Business Programs available to students. Our programs are designed to enable you to deal effectively with an increasingly complex business environment. Management, finance, marketing we can prepare you for any of these in less time than you might think. Your education experience will stress specialized development in the areas of financial accounting, managerial finance, economics and marketing to give you the skills you need.

When you complete the program, you can pursue positions in general business management, sales and promotion, marketing and retail operations, human resources, or even use the education to start your own business.Associate's in Accounting Bachelor's of Science in Management Associate's in Management & Marketing Start a new future today by learning more about Southwest Florida College.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit www.swfc.edu.

Academic Success Center Coordinator: An Interview with David Koehler

David Koehler explains the ASC (Academic Success Center) at Southwest Florida College and how it helps students in a variety of ways including extra tutoring, writing and composition, and computer assistance.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit www.swfc.edu.

Legal Studies Program Manager: An Interview with Denise Womer

Southwest Florida College Criminal Justice Program Manager Denise Womer explains all the exciting legal studies degree programs offered to students.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. Here are a few reasons why SWFC is where to get training in the legal field: 1) SWFC's Crime Scene Investigation program is IAI approved. 2) Our instructors are trained professionals who have worked or are currently working in the field. 3) Our Criminal Justice students have won medals at the LAE Region 5 Conference. 4) We offer lifetime career placement assistance, scholarships and tuition assistance for those who qualify.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit www.swfc.edu.

Student Services and Student Activities Coordinator: An Interview With Pam King

Our energetic Student Services and Student Activities Coordinator, Pam King explains her valuable role here at Southwest Florida College.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit www.swfc.edu.

Computer Assisted Drafting and Drawing: An Interview With Program Manager Paul Engler

Learn more about Southwest Florida College's Program Manager for CADD, Mr. Paul Engler. His experience and knowledge are true assets for the school and its students. Visit our CADD program page at www.swfc.edu/ca.

Southwest Florida College's Computer Aided Drafting and Design program is designed to prepare you for employment in the technical drafting industry. After successfully completing the program, you will be able to develop technical drawings with both a computer aided drafting software workstation and traditional drafting tools.

We will focus you on the area of architectural drafting; however, you will be introduced to other disciplines, such as civil, structural, electrical/electronic and mechanical drafting. Upon successful completion of our program, you will be qualified to pursue entry-level positions in drafting, product design, cartography, estimating, sales and quality control.

Southwest Florida College features an Associate of Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design that can be completed within two years of study. Our program will familiarize you with the standards governing the ever-evolving business of modern technical drafting.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit http://www.swfc.edu/.

Allied Health: An Interview With Program Manager Liz Levine

Mrs. Levine, the Program Manager for our Allied Health Program, discusses the medical programs available here at Southwest Florida. Become part of this explosive industry by contacting us today!

New Bachelor's Degree program in Health Care Administration! The bachelors degree in Health Care Administration will provide students with a foundation of general management skills in health care and health care services such as: finances, public policy, communication, cultural diversity, and organizational behavior. This interdisciplinary degree will enable the student to seek employment in an entry-level position in health care administration or a management training position.

New campus now open in Port Charlotte!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 rewarding career for many years to come. SWFC Allied Health students can graduate with diplomas in Medical Assistant or Medical Billing & Coding Technology, associate's degrees in Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician, or with a bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration.

Unlike other colleges, SWFC provides hands-on experience by allowing students to practice on each other in our Medical Assistant labs rather than only using simulators. This helps students overcome the anxiety that is part of learning a new skill.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit http://www.swfc.edu/.

SWFC Tampa Campus' Legal Studies Program Manager: An Interview with Ernie Dinkel

Southwest Florida College's Program Manager for Legal Studies, Ernie Dinkel, describes the criminal justice and CSI degree programs available at our Tampa campus. Degree programs are also available in Fort Myers as well.

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.

Here are a few reasons why SWFC is where to get training in the legal field:

1. SWFC's Crime Scene Investigation program is IAI approved.
2. Our instructors are trained professionals who have worked or are currently working in the field.
3. Our Criminal Justice students have won medals at the LAE Region 5 Conference. Click here to read more!
4. We offer lifetime career placement assistance, scholarships and tuition assistance for those who qualify.

See for yourself! Start your new exciting career in Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Investigation or Paralegal Studies! Inquire for more information today!

Start a new future today by learning more about Southwest Florida College. Southwest Florida College is a private and accredited senior college with campuses in Tampa, Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte and within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. Prepare for a career that's in high demand learn more about what Southwest Florida College has to offer you. Call us today at (888) 279-2342.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit www.swfc.edu.

Institute of Interior Design: An Interview with Program Manager Linda Peterson

If you see an empty room as a blank canvas, then why not look into a career in interior design? The Institute of Interior Design at Southwest Florida College can help turn your passion into a rewarding career.

Whether you want an education and training for a new career or skills that will enhance your performance in your current career, the Institute of Interior Design has a skilled team of professionals and tailored interior design programs that are suited to meet your needs and the needs of the industry.

To learn more about Interior Design, call us today at (888) 279-2342 or visit our website at http://www.instituteofinteriordesign.com/!

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-8342or visit www.swfc.edu.