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South University - Richmond

  • 2151 Old Brick Rd.,
  • Glen Allen, VA 23060
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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 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.

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Bachelor's in Health Science

The overall objective of the program is to provide a firm foundation for entry-level employment in a range of positions in the health care industry at facilities such as:

  • Health practitioners' offices
  • Hospitals
  • Home health care services
  • Outpatient care services
  • Nursing care facilities
  • Health insurance companies
  • State and government health care programs

It also prepares students for graduate study, and equips graduates with skill appropriate for lifelong learning.

The core curriculum in the first 2 years is designed to provide students with a foundation in the humanities, math and science. During the second 2 years, the curriculum provides for a broad focus on:

  • Business basics
  • The health care delivery system
  • Public health
  • The medical office

After successful completion of the health science program, students receive a Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree. Alternatively, completion of the first 2 years provides students with the required pre-requisite courses to apply for the South University Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. However, admission to the nursing program is competitive and requires a separate application.

Bachelor's in Healthcare Management

The new Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management degree program is designed to accommodate the needs and interests of students from a variety of backgrounds. Courses provide a solid foundation for a variety of health care careers in:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Ethics
  • Leadership

The program also incorporates an externship that offers students real-world experience within health care facilities that may include:

  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Ambulatory care facilities
  • Physician practices
  • Pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies

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Accreditation

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.

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