In our Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program, you’ll work to develop a strong academic and clinical foundation. With classroom, laboratory, and hands-on clinical training from our experienced instructors, you’ll work to learn how to function as part of a healthcare team to provide collaborative, interdisciplinary care that improves patient outcomes. In your major nursing courses, you’ll undertake a rigorous schedule with approximately 20 hours of in-class time per week, along with work outside of the classroom, including reading and analysis. Courses explore mental health, pediatric, adult health, and maternal infant nursing care. By the time you earn your ASN, you’ll have worked to gain the fundamental skills and technical competence needed and will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam.

Our Associate of Science in Health Science (Pre-Pharmacy) program includes all of the foundational courses needed for students who plan to apply to our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. To get you ready, you’ll study anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, and more. Upon completing this program, you’ll be prepared to apply to our Doctor of Pharmacy program, as well as other select advanced degree programs in the health sciences. You may also choose to pursue a variety of entry-level healthcare positions. If you complete our AS in Health Science (Pre-Pharmacy) program followed by our PharmD program, you’ll earn 3 degrees in as little as 5 years—an AS in Health Science (Pre-Pharmacy), a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science (Pre-Pharmacy), and a Doctor of Pharmacy.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at South College was the first in the country to be offered through a 2-year blended-learning model, presenting a flexible semi-online alternative for students who want to enter the physical therapy profession. The unique curriculum, clinical education program, and post-professional residency collaborations are specifically designed to reduce the cost of DPT education and fast-track your future career in physical therapy. With an evidence-based curriculum, quarterly onsite lab immersion sessions to develop essential hands-on patient management skills, and opportunities for clinical education experiences nationwide, the DPT program allows you to customize your studies to fit in with your professional career.

In our Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Advanced program, you’ll work to learn how to perform select lab testing, assist practitioners with examining and treating patients, and provide essential administrative support in medical settings. In your courses, you’ll study human anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, pharmacology, and more. You’ll learn about clinical and lab procedures, as well as common medical office routines. In addition to classroom instruction, you’ll get practical hands-on training in our campus labs and gain 180 hours of field experience in a real medical facility through completion of a practicum. By the time you graduate, you’ll have worked to develop entry level skills in medical assisting to serve as a valued member of the healthcare team.

Our online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) post-master’s program is designed to develop transformational nurse leaders who have the skills and expertise to meet the needs of the global nursing community. In this program, you’ll explore topics that include population health and emerging disease, organizational leadership, healthcare policy and economics, quality improvement, program evaluation, and more. In addition to your online coursework, discussions, and other activities, you’ll listen to lecture presentations prepared and delivered by leading clinicians, researchers, and academics in the nursing profession. Through your clinical practicum experiences and a scholarly project, you’ll also have the chance to apply your advanced skills to identify a healthcare problem, analyze and conduct relevant research, and propose and implement an evidence-based solution in a healthcare setting.

In our BSN program offered via a hybrid/online format through our Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta and Orlando campuses, you can complete select courses online, with required lab hours and course testing held on campus during the week or on weekends. With online classes, in-person labs, and hands-on clinical training in a medical facility, you’ll work to prepare to function as part of a healthcare team to provide collaborative, interdisciplinary care that improves patient outcomes. You’ll also focus on how to delegate tasks, supervise patient care, and evaluate personnel within a team setting. In your upper division nursing courses, you’ll undertake a rigorous schedule with approximately 20 hours of focused class time per week, along with reading, analysis, and other work outside of the classroom. Labs and testing will be scheduled on campus depending on clinical schedules. Courses explore mental health, pediatric, adult health, maternal infant, and community health nursing, as well as topics like nursing management and nursing research. By the time you earn your BSN, you’ll have worked to develop a strong academic and clinical foundation, as well as the skills and technical competence needed.

In our BSN program offered via a hybrid/online format through our Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta and Orlando campuses, you can complete select courses online, with required lab hours and course testing held on campus during the week or on weekends. With online classes, in-person labs, and hands-on clinical training in a medical facility, you’ll work to prepare to function as part of a healthcare team to provide collaborative, interdisciplinary care that improves patient outcomes. You’ll also focus on how to delegate tasks, supervise patient care, and evaluate personnel within a team setting. In your upper division nursing courses, you’ll undertake a rigorous schedule with approximately 20 hours of focused class time per week, along with reading, analysis, and other work outside of the classroom. Labs and testing will be scheduled on campus depending on clinical schedules. Courses explore mental health, pediatric, adult health, maternal infant, and community health nursing, as well as topics like nursing management and nursing research. By the time you earn your BSN, you’ll have worked to develop a strong academic and clinical foundation, as well as the skills and technical competence needed.

In our Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program, you’ll work to develop a strong academic and clinical foundation. With classroom, laboratory, and hands-on clinical training from our experienced instructors, you’ll work to learn how to function as part of a healthcare team to provide collaborative, interdisciplinary care that improves patient outcomes. In your major nursing courses, you’ll undertake a rigorous schedule with approximately 20 hours of in-class time per week, along with work outside of the classroom, including reading and analysis. Courses explore mental health, pediatric, adult health, and maternal infant nursing care. By the time you earn your ASN, you’ll have worked to gain the fundamental skills and technical competence needed and will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam.

Are you interested in becoming a physician assistant? These important healthcare providers practice medicine with physician supervision and improve access to medical care by expanding a physician’s practice base. Our Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Pre-Physician Assistant) program can help you start the journey of preparing to pursue admittance to a graduate physician assistant program. You’ll focus on building a strong base in general education courses and health science courses in anatomy, physiology, biology, physics, chemistry, and more.

In our Associate of Science in Radiography program, you’ll focus on how to use radiographic equipment to produce images and help doctors diagnose patients. You’ll get professional guidance on how to capture the best images possible while minimizing radiation exposure and providing quality care that is sensitive to a patient’s physical and psychological needs. Depending on the campus, you may take fully in-person courses or choose a hybrid format that combines online learning activities with on-campus labs. Either way, you’ll also acquire hands-on experience with modern imaging equipment in real clinical settings.

Pursue your future goals in nursing with our Associate of Science in Health Science (Pre-Nursing) program. This program is designed to provide opportunity to establish the foundation needed to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. All of the required prerequisite courses to pursue admission to the South College BSN are included in this program. To get you ready to pursue your interest in nursing, you’ll study anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, nutrition, and more. You’ll also take courses that provide you with an overview of the nurse’s role in healthcare in order to prepare you for success in the nursing program. Upon completing this program, you’ll be prepared to apply for admission to the BSN program or to pursue a variety of entry-level health profession positions.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with a concentration in Nursing Informatics is a challenging and comprehensive program that can help you further develop the critical thinking and analytical skills needed for today’s competitive and evolving healthcare environments. Designed to accommodate the schedules of working nurses, this MSN program combines online coursework with hands-on clinical practice experiences. A BSN-MSN track is available. The core MSN courses offer advanced study in pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, research methods, and evidence-based practice.

In our accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, you’ll benefit from the instruction of committed faculty as you gain new skills and get hands-on experience. You’ll build on your foundational scientific knowledge in pharmaceutical studies, exploring areas like pharmacology, biochemistry, medicine, and pathophysiology. Eventually, you’ll apply what you’ve learned to doctorate-level projects in our hands-on specialty labs and during clinical rotations overseen by professional pharmacists. As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to build valuable connections within the Pharmacy community and make a real impact on the lives of patients. Because our accelerated PharmD program curriculum is challenging and extensive, strong study habits and time management skills will be vital to your success.

In our Practical Nursing (PN) certificate program, you’ll work to complete academic and clinical practice opportunities to build the knowledge and skills essential for the demands of today’s healthcare environment. The LPN program offers a challenging curriculum that cultivates your ability to apply knowledge, think critically, and communicate effectively. In our courses, you’ll focus on proper procedures to collect and organize healthcare data, coordinate with other nurses and healthcare providers to provide patient care, contribute to the care plan, and identify and understand common health problems in patients. Courses cover medical surgical, mental health, pediatric, geriatric, and maternal infant nursing, including hands-on practice in nursing simulation labs and clinical sites. As a graduate, you’ll be eligible to take the LPN licensure examination (NCLEX-PN).

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification program at South College is designed to train students in the field of sonography, allowing them to become effective and efficient sonographers. The program prepares students to use high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body organs and tissues, allowing medical professionals to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions. The program includes coursework in physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, and sonography techniques, as well as clinical training in a variety of medical settings.