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 - West Palm Beach 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.
West Palm Beach Campus
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South University - West Palm Beach is centrally located near the
heart of Palm Beach County, close to the South Florida beaches
and accessible to Interstate 95 and the Palm Beach International
Airport. The 32,000-square-foot, two-building campus is in the
hub of cultural, economic and government activity in West Palm
Beach, FL. The campus includes computer and medical labs, a
library and administrative offices.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program is designed to help
students prepare for entry-level positions such as:
- Therapeutic assistant
- Clinical services provider
- Career advisor
- Human resources administrator
- Case worker
- Behavioral intervention specialist
It also prepares students to continue graduate study in fields
such as:
- Counseling
- Social work
- Marriage/family therapy
This is a versatile bachelor's degree program that is applicable
to a number of industries.
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.