South University
A Century of Academic Excellence
Backed by more than a century of academic excellence and
personalized attention, South University continues to be
recognized as an innovator in higher education.
South University is a private academic institution dedicated to
providing quality education to its diverse and vibrant student
population. The university's faculty brings a wealth of practical
and professional knowledge to the classroom, while offering
dynamic learning environments with interaction and challenging
curricula. In addition to a strong academic foundation, students
have an opporunity to develop the real world skills they will
need to pursue their professional goals and prepare for
entry-level opportunities in their desired fields.
Richmond Campus
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South University – Richmond is located in Glen Allen,
Virginia, just north of Richmond, Virginia, making it convenient
to shopping, restaurants, cultural and entertainment venues. The
capital of Virginia, Richmond also offers a growing number of
Fortune 500 companies as well as notable legal and banking firms,
and governmental agencies.
With its magnificent architecture and cobblestone streets, the
city also offers a fascinating history and scenic beauty.
South University's Richmond campus includes interactive
classrooms, computer labs, a library and administrative offices.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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In the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program at South
University, you can prepare for entry-level employment
opportunities or graduate study in this compelling field. Upon
graduation, you'll possess the critical core knowledge and skills
for meaningful work in entry-level positions such as:
- Therapeutic assistant
- Clinical services specialist
- Career advisor
- Human resource administrator
- Case worker
- Behavioral intervention specialist
Flexible, convenient class scheduling will help you complete this
degree in a way that works for you.
Master of Science in Professional Counseling
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The South University Master of Science degree program in
Professional Counseling is a 72-quarter-hour curriculum intended
to meet the local and regional need for qualified professional
counselors. The emphasis of this program is on community and
agency counseling. The program is designed to enable graduates to
achieve all initial eligibility criteria to become certified as a
National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for
Certified Counselors (NBCC).
The program is structured to permit students to pursue their
master's degree while balancing the rigors of work and home.
Classes meet each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and
students have the opportunity to complete two classes each
quarter. Classes, each five weeks in length, are taken one at a
time.
Students who enroll in the program are taught using two primary
modes of instruction. The majority of the program involves
didactic and experiential classroom instruction, supplemented by
computer-based assignments using Internet technology. The second
mode of instruction focuses on supervised field experiences.
Students are placed in actual community counseling settings and
practice counseling under the auspices of an on-site supervisor.
Students in field placements also receive weekly individual and
group supervision from qualified faculty supervisors.
Accreditation
South University - Richmond is certified by The State Council for
Higher Education in Virginia to operate in Virginia.
South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award
associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact
the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the
accreditation of South University.
Information
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