Programs of Study


--Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree--
 
   
Business Administration

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Specialization:
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 Engineering
   Specializations:
    -Software Engineering

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  Specializations:
         -Fine Arts
         -Music
 

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Science
  Specializations:
   -Environmental Science
   -Natural Resource Management
   -Pre-Medical
 

--Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)--
 

Business Technology

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Administrative Support Technology
Specialization:
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Electronic Medical Records

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Management
Specializations:
- Insurance
-
Marketing Communications


Health Technology

Emergency Medical Services Technology

Registered Nursing

   Track 1 -Nursing Two-year plan
   Track 2- Health Services Certificate + 2 years
   Track 3 Part-time Evening/Weekend RN

Nursing
    Track 4 LPN to RN Bridge
    Track 5 Part-time Evening/Weekend LPN to RN
 
Occupational Therapy Assistant

Radiography

 


Engineering Technology

Computer Networking & Telecommunications

Electrical/Electronics Technology 

Environmental Management
Specializations:
      - Alternative Energy Technology
      - Environmental Health and Safety

Mining

 


Human Services Technology

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Human Services Technology
  Specializations:
   Mental Health
   Early Childhood Education
   Gerontology

   Substance Abuse


Public Service Technology
 
 Administration of Justice
   Specializations:
      Wildlife Management & Enforcement


Technical Studies
    
Construction Management
     Agri-business Management


 
--Diploma Programs--

-Welding
 

--Certificate Programs--

-Arts & Crafts Production  

-Diesel Powered Equipment/Mine Machinery Maintenance

-Early Childhood Education  

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-Health Sciences

-Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

 

 

-Human Services Technology

-Law Enforcement

-Legal Studies

-Photography

-Practical Nursing

-Welding
 


--Career Studies Programs**-- Generally, non-degree programs of one-year duration, or less
 
Adventure Tourism ddl logoManagement Specialist
Basic IT Skills Manufacturing Fabrication
Carpentry Masonry
Commercial Driver Training

Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Medical Coding
Computed Tomography  ddl logoNetwork Administration
Construction Management Oracle Specialist
Customer Care Representative Outdoor Recreation
Electrical Installation Pharmacy Technician
ddl logoElectronic Medical Records Specialist Phlebotomy
Emergency Medical Services Technology- Intermediate Plumbing
EMT - Paramedic Registered Nurse to Paramedic Bridge
Entrepreneurship Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency 
Fire Science Technology Software Development
Geographic Information Systems Software Quality Assurance
Geriatric Human Services Facilitator Traditional Music
Health Care Technician Welding
Heating, Ventilation  & Air Conditioning Welding Pipefitter's Assistant
Heavy Equip./Geo-technical Drilling
Horticulture Management  
Industrial Maintenance  
Information Technology  
Insurance  
Interaction Design   
 

What is Gainful Employment?

Gainful Employment is the name of a 2011 U.S. Department of Education regulation.

• The regulation, among other things, requires Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) to provide additional information about programs that fall under the regulation. Download PDF for more information>>>
 

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