Southern Technical College is a

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with multiple locations in

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. It was founded in 2001 and provides diploma and associate degree programs. Southwest Florida College merged into Southern Technical College in 2014.

Locations

Southern Technical College has campuses in the following cities: *Auburndale *Brandon *Fort Myers *Orlando *Port Charlotte *Sanford *Tampa

Accreditation and memberships

Southern Technical College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education,

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Southern Technical College is accredited by the

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to award bachelor's degrees, Associate degrees, and diplomas. Southern Technical College is accredited by the

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to award associate degrees and diplomas.

References

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