Southwest Florida College helps you acquire the skills you need
to be in demand in today's competitive workplace. Whether you
want training for a new career or skills that will enhance your
performance in your current career, Southwest Florida College's
highly skilled team of professionals has tailored programs that
are suited to meet your needs and the needs of industry.
These days, there are few industries that are expanding as
quickly as law enforcement and corrections. The demand for
qualified legal representatives, law officers and paralegals is
growing faster than our national education system's ability to
supply them.
This means that if you are willing to make the effort to be a
part of the legal industry, the opportunities will be there for
you. Are you ready for a challenging career that demands smart,
socially conscious people with an infallible work ethic?
Southwest Florida College can educate you on a broad spectrum of
coursework encompassing corrections, paralegal, law enforcement,
terrorism and private security and investigations. Our classes
will inform you in-depth about subjects as diverse as juvenile
delinquency, criminology, white collar crime and a student body
favorite--organized crime.
Crime Scene Investigation - Diploma
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Students will learn many aspects of crime scene analysis
including crime scene processing in a lab, forensic photography
and crime scene investigations. Students will also be exposed to
mock crime scenes to sharpen their skills in identifying,
securing and processing various crime scenes. Students will
specialize in the locating, recording, preserving, collecting and
processing of physical evidence found at crime scenes. The CSI
diploma can be completed in only nine months.
Criminal Justice - Associate's Degree
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The core of every safe and content community begins with
well-trained and competent law enforcement professionals. If you
want to make the world a better place, this is your career. Our
programs are designed to prepare you for a wide variety of
careers in criminal justice for both the public and private
sectors.
Both of our campus locations offer an Associate in Science degree
in Criminal Justice, which can be earned in just eight quarters.
Our programs start with the basics and educate you in the
traditional courses such as criminal procedure and law, but also
give you insight to specialized areas in emerging technology like
computer information systems.
With your degree in Criminal Justice, you can pursue positions
with law enforcement agencies, the federal government, local and
state courts, insurance companies, city and state correctional
facilities and private security forces.
If you want the ultimate program of study in how the real world
works and you desire a life of community service, protection and
challenge, our Associate in Science in Criminal Justice will put
your talents and abilities to the ultimate test.
The Criminal Justice Associate's program is also available in
an online format.
Criminal Justice - Bachelor's Degree
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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is
designed to be a completion degree for individuals who possess an
associate in science degree and seek to expand their knowledge
and marketability by earning a bachelor's degree. The program is
built upon a foundation of criminal justice and criminology
coursework and includes additional study in the areas of
behavioral science and corrections. Upon completion of the
program, students will be eligible for a wide variety of
positions in the criminal justice and related social service
fields.
Paralegal Studies - Associate's Degree (Online)
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The United States judicial system is expanding more rapidly today
than in the entire history of the country. Local and state court
systems are constantly looking for qualified legal
representatives and paralegals. The Department of Education's
Occupational Outlook Handbook stated that demand for these
positions will double before 2008.
Our Paralegal Studies program is designed to give you intensive
legal training by encompassing a well-balanced curriculum of law,
liberal arts, communication and business. Our program stresses
high standards of professional ethics, conduct and responsibility
to the attorney, the courts and the client.
At Southwest Florida College, we offer an online Associate of
Science in Paralegal Studies that you can earn in as little as
eight quarters. Our Paralegal Studies program is offered online
for your convenience. This comprehensive degree features all you
need to know about a new career in paralegal services, such as
courses on family law, estate and civil litigation.
With your Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, you can pursue
positions within the federal government, local and state courts,
city and state correctional facilities, and even private
practice. If you are looking for a secure, challenging and
high-paying career, you couldn't pick a better time to enter this
accelerating industry.
