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University description (as per official university website)
About SWCC
Southwestern Community College is a two-year, public institution located in Creston, Iowa, with centers in Red Oak and Osceola.
College History
Southwestern Community College began operation as a part of Iowa's community college system on July 1, 1966. In assuming its role as a new institution, Southwestern inherited the facilities and instructional programs of Creston Community College which had been operated by the Creston Community School District since 1926.
Fast Facts:
1,400 = Average number of credit students each fall
10,000 = Number of people enrolled in continuing education each year
400 = Number of high-school students served each semester
23 million = Dollars provided in business training programs to area businesses
13,000 = New jobs created thanks to business training programs
Programs of study:
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Crop Production
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MUSIC
Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
Financial Information
As an international student, before attending Southwestern you must be prepared to pay all educational and living expenses. Careful planning will help make your college experience a successful one. Work permits are only granted under the permission of the United States Office of Immigration. Federal and State financial assistance is not available for international students; however, some students may be eligible for scholarships through SWCC's music and athletic programs.
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