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 - Montgomery 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.
Montgomery Campus
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South University - Montgomery is located on the rapidly growing
east side of Montgomery, AL. As Alabama's state capital,
Montgomery is a hub of government, banking and law, as well as
one of the state's cultural and entertainment centers. Montgomery
is situated in the middle of the southeastern states, less than a
3-hour drive from Atlanta, Birmingham, AL, and the Gulf of
Mexico.
Campus facilities include computer and health professions labs, a
library, comfortably outfitted classrooms, a student center and
bookstore, as well as faculty 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 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 designed to meet the local and
regional need for qualified professional counselors. The emphasis
of this program is on community and agency counseling. The
primary objective of the program is to provide comprehensive
academic preparation for a graduate to become a professional
counselor, subject to applicable state licensure requirements.
The program is structured to permit students to pursue their
master's degree while balancing the rigors of work and home.
Classes meet on Saturday and in the evenings on some campuses.
Students have the opportunity to complete two classes each
quarter and should check with an admissions officer on class
times.
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.
Program graduates are expected to achieve skill competence for
professional counseling behaviors that include but are not
limited to:
- Individual counseling
- Small group counseling
- Family interventions
- Consultations
- Diagnosis
- Assessment
- Treatment planning
- Counseling program management (including outcomes assessment
and program evaluation)
- Community intervention
- Crisis response and/or counseling
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.
