College of Health Professions in Columbia, SC
The College of Health Professions educates students at the bachelor's and associate's degree levels in preparation to enter the rapidly growing field of healthcare. These programs provide the administrative, technical, clinical, and ethical training required to become a healthcare professional. Graduates of South University's healthcare programs are prepared to seek employment in hospitals, private physician practices, community clinics and agencies, research organizations, pharmaceutical firms, and academic institutions.
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Associate Degree Program
Medical Assisting Program - Columbia, SC
The Associate of Science (AS) in Medical Assisting degree program at South University’s Columbia campus in Columbia, South Carolina is devoted to a competency-based education with emphasis on your mastery of clinical and administrative competencies. These competencies are validated through performance on tests, terminal performance objectives, and a clinical externship.
The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; 1.727.210.2350.
Bachelor Degree Program
Health Science Degree - Columbia, SC
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Science degree program at South University’s Columbia campus in Columbia, South Carolina is designed to provide a firm foundation for entry-level employment in a range of positions in the healthcare industry. It also can prepare you for graduate study and skills appropriate for lifelong learning.
After successful completion of the program, you would receive a BS in Health Science degree. Alternatively, completion of the first two years provides you with the required prerequisite courses to apply for South University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. However, admission to the nursing program is competitive and requires a separate application.
