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]]> By: Jonathan http://www.reviewmirchi.com/southern-technical-college/comment-page-1#comment-7471 Jonathan Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:12:41 +0000 http://reviewmirchi.com/?p=115#comment-7471 As soon as I arrived on campus for the campus tour, It felt like I was a car dealership with a salesman trying to sell you their most expensive model. Was very interested in the HVAC 'Diploma' 9 month Program. However when I asked for information, a 'counselor' said that this was only an associate degree program. Also when I told him that the brochure that was handed to me clearly pointed out that you can either do a diploma course, or the two year associate course, I was told that the 'diploma' course was for people who already had an associate degree. People with an associate degree can add this HVAC diploma to their already existing associate degree. With that said, their brochure clearly says: "Heating and air conditioning is one of the hottest jobs in Central Florida. Graduate from STC's HVAC Program in just 9 months and qualify to work on residential equipment." Their website says "..residential and commercial equipment." I dont know why a supposed credible school would require someone to already have an associate degree to take a 9 month diploma course. You are going to get hired as an entry level employee whether or not you have an associate degree or a certificate to work on an AC unit. Some may read this and think " the guy with the associate degree will have the advantage". Thats correct, but in my situation Im already employed, and am trying to make myself more valuable by obtaining this certification. I called the Auburndale Campus and was told that they are not currently offering diploma courses because all of their students are were seeking associate degrees. If you dont give your students a choice, there is no doubt they will choose what you give them. The Verdict: Why would a school ONLY offer associates degree in Medical assisting and HVAC when a person can earn almost as much if not the same amount of money with a certificate? The answer, you cant charge $28,000 for a 9 month course. Just throw in a few math, science and language classes, and you can call it an associate degree program. Finally I will add what I saw at the Sanford Campus. The building is a converted bank. Complete with bullet resistant windows at the drive through. The HVAC Class room looks like a small cramped employee lounge. The computer lab is a large empty room with computers a few computers lining the bare walls. The Medical assisting room was bare, with a couple pulmonary diagrams on an easel, and a dry-erase board. Buyer Beware, For the price Southern Technical College is asking, Go to a real community college! They have great programs and flexible schedules! As soon as I arrived on campus for the campus tour, It felt like I was a car dealership with a salesman trying to sell you their most expensive model. Was very interested in the HVAC ‘Diploma’ 9 month Program. However when I asked for information, a ‘counselor’ said that this was only an associate degree program. Also when I told him that the brochure that was handed to me clearly pointed out that you can either do a diploma course, or the two year associate course, I was told that the ‘diploma’ course was for people who already had an associate degree. People with an associate degree can add this HVAC diploma to their already existing associate degree. With that said, their brochure clearly says: “Heating and air conditioning is one of the hottest jobs in Central Florida. Graduate from STC’s HVAC Program in just 9 months and qualify to work on residential equipment.” Their website says “..residential and commercial equipment.” I dont know why a supposed credible school would require someone to already have an associate degree to take a 9 month diploma course. You are going to get hired as an entry level employee whether or not you have an associate degree or a certificate to work on an AC unit. Some may read this and think ” the guy with the associate degree will have the advantage”. Thats correct, but in my situation Im already employed, and am trying to make myself more valuable by obtaining this certification.

I called the Auburndale Campus and was told that they are not currently offering diploma courses because all of their students are were seeking associate degrees. If you dont give your students a choice, there is no doubt they will choose what you give them.

The Verdict: Why would a school ONLY offer associates degree in Medical assisting and HVAC when a person can earn almost as much if not the same amount of money with a certificate? The answer, you cant charge $28,000 for a 9 month course. Just throw in a few math, science and language classes, and you can call it an associate degree program.

Finally I will add what I saw at the Sanford Campus.

The building is a converted bank. Complete with bullet resistant windows at the drive through.

The HVAC Class room looks like a small cramped employee lounge.

The computer lab is a large empty room with computers a few computers lining the bare walls.

The Medical assisting room was bare, with a couple pulmonary diagrams on an easel, and a dry-erase board.

Buyer Beware, For the price Southern Technical College is asking, Go to a real community college! They have great programs and flexible schedules!

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