Southwest Florida College

Southwest Florida College is listening to employers and embracing what they say are the skills that students need upon graduating. The college works with over 200 employers on advisory boards that offer insight into curriculum development. Upon completion of the program, graduates possess the knowledge and skills that their respective industry expects.

Southwest Florida College features:

• Daytime, evening, weekend and online classes so that your training fits with your busy schedule.
• Learn at your convenience and at your own pace.
• Our career placement program helps match your skills with the demands of the industry.

At Southwest Florida College, your future starts today!

Early Childhood Care and Management - Diploma (Also Available Online)

The Early Childhood Care and Management program prepares students for entry-level positions in day care centers, pre-schools and other learning communities. The program promotes collaborative learning and critical reflection as a way to develop a community of life-long learners who respect diverse perspectives, make informed decisions, and are responsive to the changing needs of children in our society. The Early Childhood Care and Management diploma program also meets the education requirement for students for the FCCPC (Florida Child Care Professional Certificate). Additionally, the courses completed in the diploma program can be transferred into the Associate or Bachelor Early Childhood degree programs.

Southwest Florida College now offers their Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Management in an online format!

Early Childhood Education - Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (Also Available Online)

This program is designed to prepare students for careers in early childhood education. Early childhood educators work in preschools, childcare centers, school-age programs and in public schools with children through the age of 8. In addition, 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 curricula and instruction and assessment in their classrooms. The program includes a hands-on externship in an area school as the capstone course prior to graduation. Upon completion of the program, the student will have a strong background in the growth and development of young children; understand how children learn; be aware of the diversity in our population; be able to observe children and use the data to plan developmentally appropriate instructional experiences; and understand the roles of the teacher, the family and the school community in early childhood education.

Southwest Florida College now offers their Associate's in Early Childhood Education in an online format!

Elementary Education - Bachelor's Degree (Also Available Online)

Southwest Florida College's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is a four year program designed to prepare students to teach in an Elementary school setting. The program includes coursework and field experiences including one full term of student teaching. The program introduces you to the many facets of teaching from the foundation of designing instruction, classroom management and assessment to specialized topics such as ESOL principles and practices, teaching diverse populations, and integrating the arts into instruction.

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