Choosing a major and deciding on a career can be a daunting and confusing task. But you are not alone, most students starting college are not sure what educational or career path to follow. If you are not sure where to start, or just want to confirm that you are on the right track, visit Career Services for assistance in identifying and developing your career plans.

How We Can Help

Career Services can assist you with these five important steps:

• Find out about yourself - Complete assessments to help you identify your personality, interests, and workplace needs and values.
• Find out about careers - Identify careers that match you personality, interests, and values. Learn about the training and education needed, the job outlook, salaries and characteristics and responsibilities needed for a variety of careers.
• Narrow down the possibilities - Using what you know about yourself and potential "good fit" careers, develop a timeline and educational plan to meet your career goals.
• Prepare for the Job Search - Learn how to write a professional cover leter and resume, complete a job application, and prepare for a professional interview.
• Search for a job - Explore local and national job sites. Learn about the "hidden" job market. Register and search for jobs using FSW Jobnet.

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Admission Requirements

• Applicants must submit an application to the BS Program and be accepted to Florida SouthWestern State College. Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities must be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must possess licensure, certification, or registration from the profession in which the applicant is practicing. Applicants should hold one of the following credentials:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or other registry level credentials from Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Applicants must have earned either:

• An Associate in Science (AS) degree in either Cardiovascular Technology or Respiratory Care from any college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association as defined by State Board of Education rule, with a minimum of 60 credit hours earned. Current AS students are encouraged to apply for admission during the term in which they will complete their AS degree program/receive their required licensure.

OR

• A minimum of 60 credit hours, with all General Education and Electives met, may apply for admission. Students must possess licensure, certification, or registration from the profession in which the applicant is practicing as noted above.

English Language Proficiency: Since instruction is in English, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. To demonstrate this proficiency, if English is not the applicant’s native language, the applicant must submit satisfactory results of one of on the following tests; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IELTS (International English Language Testing System).

Required scores are:

TOEFL (Internet): 61
TOEFL (Paper): 500
TOEFL (Computer-based): 173
IELTS: 5.5