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 - Columbia 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 develop the real world skills they will need
to advance their professional goals and succeed in their desired
fields.
Columbia Campus
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South University - Columbia is located in Columbia, SC, the state
capital and largest city in South Carolina. Columbia is home to
the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, numerous cultural offerings and
a rich history along the Congaree River. The South University -
Columbia campus is situated in the Carolina Research Park, off
Interstate 77 in northeast Columbia, one of the fastest growing
sections of the city.
Campus facilities comprise 40,000 square feet of space that
includes wireless technology, classrooms, a medical lab for
students pursuing health care degrees, three computer labs and
video conferencing capabilities.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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In the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program at South
University, you can prepare for immediate employment, career
advancement 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 Arts in Professional Counseling
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The South University Master of Arts 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
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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.