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In most local or state laws, an associate?s degree meets and/or exceeds the minimum education requirements to be considered for employment in areas such as law enforcement, corrections, juvenile counseling, and private security. The associate?s degree may also be used as a building block toward a bachelor?s degree in criminal justice, criminology, and other social behavioral science disciplines.

You will learn the accounting cycle, accounting procedures for merchandising, and the basics of cost accounting. In addition, you will learn how to work with balance sheets, income statements, and statements of changes in financial position and how to prepare a statement of cash flow. The program provides a strong academic foundation for transfer into the Bachelor of Business Administration program.

Our two-year associate?s degree program in Business Administration includes coursework which focuses on: the principles of accounting, finance, management, economics, and consumer behavior; a strong foundation of general studies in mathematics, science, language arts, and the social sciences; and a practical working background that enables graduates to function in management positions.

The Associate of Science degree program consists of 90 credit hours and features courses that provide you with an education in everything from digital layout and concept design to basic web design and typography. Graduates of the program will be prepared for entry-level positions in the graphic design field.

This program provides educational preparation for individuals to serve as paralegals/legal assistants. In keeping with the demands of professionalism, the paralegal program consists of specialized coursework and a supervised externship in selected legal settings, both public and private, such as law firms, real estate and title companies, bank and trust agencies, corporate legal departments, administrative agencies, and judicial offices.

In South University's Associate of Science (AS) in Physical Therapist Assisting (PTA) degree program, youll gain the knowledge and skills needed to embark on this rewarding career. Physical therapist assistants perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.

These workers assist physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as lower-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

Information Technology (IT) encompasses the applications of computing and communications technology within an enterprise. The field involves hardware ? such as computers, networking equipment, telecommunications equipment, and multimedia ? as well as software programs that control and function on such equipment. Consequently, South University?s Information Technology Department aims to prepare professionals specializing in various aspects of the IT fields.

The Medical Assisting program at South University is the first step toward a career of delivering healthcare treatment as a core member of the medical team. The program is devoted to providing the complete education and experience necessary to work efficiently and effectively in an entry-level position in the medical environment. The curriculum places emphasis on the students' mastery of clinical and administrative skills, and the program is reinforced by a 200-hour, unpaid clinical externship in a medical office where students practice the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom. Graduates of this program are prepared to help a physician examine and treat patients, perform laboratory tests, and function as a crucial member of the team that shares the administrative responsibilities of operating a medical care facility.

The Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program at South University, Tampa is dedicated to providing educational opportunities of the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. Through its carefully balanced and sequenced curricular design over eight quarters, the Occupational Therapy Assistant program prepares qualified students to become occupational therapy practitioners. The program prepares students with knowledge and skills for competent entry-level practice in a variety of contexts for an ever-changing world.

This Information Systems and Technology degree program is designed for both professionals in the field and continuing students with undergraduate computer information systems degrees. For other academic or professional training, some existing knowledge of computer information systems is recommended. This Information Systems and Technology degree program offers students knowledge of the business and technical side of bringing organizations into the current age of technology and specializes in designing, developing, deploying, and guiding information systems solutions.

The Master of Science degree in Nursing with a Nurse Educator Specialization teaches nursing theory as well as advanced practice concepts. This specialization also features instruction in crucial areas like Pedagogy, Clinical Expertise, Instructional Method Design and more. As a Nurse Educator, you'll combine clinical expertise with a passion for teaching. You can develop programs of study, and collaborate with health professionals to lead a whole new generation of nurses.

Along with critical leadership and decision-making skills, the program is designed to give students a working knowledge of the ways in which public, private, and social forces influence the politics of health care, shape the industry, and impact providers. Students learn to apply collaboration and teamwork to make business decisions and determine the most effective strategies while building a foundation that will help them grow along with the dynamic health care industry.

The RN to MSN curriculum at South University is designed for experienced registered nurses with the leadership potential and personal motivation to meet the needs and demands of the MSN degree program. Students entering this program are registered nurses without a bachelor's degree, but with a minimum of two years of full-time nursing practice as registered nurses.

The South University RN to MSN curriculum incorporates adult learning principles and recognizes prior academic course work, continuing education and clinical expertise. This program delivers an intensive, streamlined course of study that awards both a BSN and an MSN upon completion.

As students work their way through the BSN portion of the program, they will focus on professionalism in healthcare delivery and learn about innovative healthcare concepts. In the MSN portion, students will have the opportunity to focus on the Nurse Educator specialization.

The program designed to provide you with:

• An advanced and broad training regarding relevant theories, principles, and dynamic applications.
• The necessary skills to engage in effective assessment and treatment practices.
• Competency in the understanding of ethical, legal, and professional issues.
• The ability to understand the significance and utility of research to the field.

Are you interested in business and looking at public administration schools? The Master of Public Administration degree program at South University is designed to address the needs of students for applied coursework in areas of critical importance to local, state, and national governmental and non-profit organizations. The Public Administration degree program is organized around core, specialization, elective, and capstone courses that cover a broad range of governmental and non-profit topics to help develop each student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. This Public Administration degree integrates knowledge from other areas to provide a combination of general and specialized information in a multi-disciplinary approach. Specializations such as Non-Profit Management, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, and Information Technology allow for in-depth exploration within focused administrative areas.

The Master of Science in Nursing blends nursing theory with advanced practice concepts necessary to successfully work within the structure, culture and mission of almost any size healthcare organization or educational setting. Concentrations include Nurse Educator Specialization and Adult Health Nurse Practitioner.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed to help you build upon your management and leadership skills by employing an integrated, holistic approach. The program is inspired by the idea that in today's business climate, it's not enough merely to analyze problems and identify solutions.

The role of Adult Health Nurse Practitioners is very diverse, and they perform many medical functions including, but not limited to, diagnosis, evaluation, monitoring, therapeutics, counseling, and referral in a variety of settings. At South University, our graduate level nursing programs focus on the thinking, communication, professionalism and holism that supports the integration of nursing theory with professional nursing practice. Nursing graduates from South University are prepared to enter practice or expand their practice with the knowledge, clinical, proficiency, technical skill, and confidence requisite to meet the changing healthcare needs of their community.

The South University Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to serve the growing number of individuals in the criminal justice system who desire a post baccalaureate education, as well as those in more traditional public and private employment who may wish to acquire further education in criminal justice. The program serves a variety of student interests. It has been designed with a limited prerequisite requirement to enable students with bachelor?s degrees in related fields such as criminology, psychology, business or public administration, anthropology, political science, sociology or related social sciences to enroll along with students with undergraduate degrees in criminal justice.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology degree program is designed to provide you with a broad background in general education, and to provide initial training and quality instruction for students seeking entry-level careers in psychology or a graduate degree in the behavioral sciences. The program includes the general education core of required courses and requires completion of a core of required psychology courses covering a general foundation stressing the scientific study of human behavior. It also affords you the option to continue your studies in a South University graduate program such as our Master of Arts in Professional Counseling degree program.

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

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice program at South University is designed to prepare the individual for a career in the criminal justice system and/or further study in graduate or professional schools. The course of study is designed to give students a broad perspective on the causes of crime and critical insights to the functions of the components of the criminal justice system.

The Bachelor of Science degree program, consisting of 180 credit hours with 128 credits focusing on the field of study, provides you with an in-depth education in graphic design. While taking a mix of core curriculum and major courses, you will attain a fundamental grounding in graphic design, including an introduction to the theory and practice of print production, electronic publishing, advertising illustration, and sales promotion.

The Nursing RN to BSN degree completion program at South University is designed for registered nurses who hold an associate?s degree from a regionally accredited institution or who are diploma graduates of a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLNAC). The RN to BSN degree completion program is structured in a way that allows students to pursue their studies without having to put their career or life on hold. Our accelerated course schedule combines campus and online classes, helping RNs achieve their goal of a BSN in the most efficient way possible.

The Bachelor of Business Administration program prepares students to enter the ever-changing world of business, government and industry. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in general education and business based upon the principles and methods employed to solve emerging problems.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program offers students an industry-related, application-oriented education program focused on Database Design and Development, Client-Server 3-Tier Development, Web/Internet Software Development, Object-Oriented, Program Design and Modeling.

The Bachelor of Science degree in legal studies provides students with a number of academic options. Students with an associat's degree in paralegal studies, or who are currently pursuing an associate's degree in any major, can transfer into the bachelor of science degree program in legal studies. Individuals with no prior paralegal education can take the full baccalaureate program.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program is designed to provide you with a solid educational foundation that may prepare you for entry into the nursing profession. The BSN program is designed for the nonregistered nurse student. You may complete prerequisite courses in as few as 6 quarters and then make application to enter the nursing program, which is taught throughout 7 quarters. After successful completion of the nursing program, the graduate must pass the National Council Licensure Examination Registered Nurse (NCLEXRN) in order to obtain licensure and begin practice as a registered nurse.