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A Century of Academic ExcellenceBack to topBacked 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. Academic Facilities – West Palm BeachBack to topIn January 2010, South University West Palm Beach relocated to a new facility at University Centre in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, to better serve students and the broader Palm Beach County community. The facility features a hurricane-resistant infrastructure and includes several large labs, lecture halls, a library, and seminar rooms. The West Palm Beach campus library houses a large collection that includes extensive law resources. Students may retrieve periodicals in paper or electronic form. Library-based computers provide access to several commercial online services, including Westlaw, the computerized legal research service; and the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET). CD-ROM resources include the Grolier's Multimedia Encyclopedia and the EBSCO magazine full-text database. Internet access is available in the library.
Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyBack to top
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program is designed to help students prepare for entry-level positions such as:
It also prepares students to continue graduate study in fields such as:
This is a versatile bachelor's degree program that is applicable to a number of industries. Master of Arts in Professional CounselingBack to topThe 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:
AccreditationBack to topSouth 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. InformationIf you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from South University - West Palm Beach.
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