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 - 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

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

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

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

South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: 1-404-679-4501) as a Level V institution eligible to award associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

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