South University

Accreditation

South University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a Level 5 institution.

SU's South's Paralegal and Legal Studies programs have been approved by the American Bar Association.

South University's Master of Science in Nursing degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Academics

South University offers degree programs in every education level from associate programs to doctoral programs. The University's online educational structure consist of four schools:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Health Professions
• College of Nursing

The University offers masters degrees online in the following areas:

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Criminal Justice
• Healthcare Administration
• Information Systems & Technology
• Leadership
• Nursing
• Public Administration

It also offers online bachelors degrees in:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Healthcare Management
• Information Technology
• Nursing (RN to BSN)
• Psychology
• Health Science

South University has a limited selection of associates degree programs online including the partially online Legal and Paralegal Studies.

Some of the most notable degrees at South University include:

• Doctor of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
• Associate of Science in Health Sciences

Admission

Students applying for undergraduate admission at SU must meet the following criteria:

• Be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED)
• Have satisfactory scores in entrance exams or meet transfer student requirements

Students applying for graduate school admission at SU must meet the following criteria:

• Be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED)
• Have a bachelors degree with a minimum GPA (varies on the program)
• Have satisfactory scores in any required entrance exams

Students applying for admission into the DBA program must meet the following criteria:

• Have a masters degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA
• Have a GMAT score that is less than 5 years old
• Pass a personal interview
• Submit an application, fee and specified essays

For more specifics on admission requirements, students should consult the University's website and admissions counselors.

Five Features that Make South University Stand Apart

1. Campus Common. The school features unique online classroom, called the Campus Common, where skilled faculty members facilitate online learning and interaction.
2. Experienced Faculty. A majority of SU's instructors are experts in their fields, where they serve as professional practitioners. In addition to their industry experience, faculty members are knowledgeable in online instructional methods. They are adept at creating a supportive and interactive educational environment.
3. Resources. SU provides students with resources to help them with their educational and career goals from day one. These services include contacts to professionals in their field of study, career services, interactive student forums, student organizations and clubs, tutoring, and an exhaustive online library.
4. Fast Track. South University offers two 5-week sessions in each of their four quarters, so students have the option to complete their degree on an accelerated schedule.
5. Job Market Readiness. South University's programs are designed to prepare students to enter their field of interest upon graduation. Mosts courses will directly relate to subject areas in the student's specific degree program and focus on practical knowledge and skills.