South University - Virginia Beach

About

South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population.

Story

South University enjoys a long-standing tradition of excellence in education and personalized student attention. South University traces its heritage to 1899, when Dr. John Draughon established Draughon's Practical Business College in Savannah, Georgia. Since then, South University has achieved the following milestones:

1899

John Draughon established Draughon's Practical Business College, launching a more than century of excellence in education in Savannah, Georgia.

1974

The family of John T. South, III acquired the institution and changed its name to Draughon's Junior College.

1976

Institution established a second campus in West Palm Beach, Florida.

1985

Received accreditation from The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to confer associate degrees.

1986

Draughon's Junior College becomes South College.

1996

SACS accredits South at bachelor’s level.

1997

South College merges its third campus in Montgomery, Alabama, and introduced a bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies in Savannah.

2001

SACS accredits South at the master’s level and becomes South University.

2002

South University merges its fourth campus in Columbia, South Carolina.

2002

SACS accredits University at doctoral level – the only institution of higher education in Savannah accredited at that level.

2003

First Doctor of Pharmacy class begins at the Savannah campus. Acquired by Education Management Corporation, one of the largest providers of private post-secondary education in North America.

2004

Master of Medical Science, Anesthesiologist program launches; online bachelor's degree programs in information technology and business administration begin.

2005

Launched online bachelor's degree programs in healthcare management, nursing and criminal justice.

2006

Launched online master's degrees in business administration, criminal justice and healthcare administration. First students graduate with the Doctor of Pharmacy from South University's School of Pharmacy. South University opens its Tampa, Florida campus. The new campus launches Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree program.

2007

University introduces MBA and MBA in Healthcare Administration degree programs at four campus locations. South University graduates its first online graduates. South University awards largest number of graduate degrees in the University's history. The Savannah campus officially opens a new University library more than tripling the size of its previous library. South University Launches RN to BSN Degree Completion Program at Columbia, Tampa and West Palm Beach campus locations.

2009

South University opens its Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia campus.

2010

South University opens its Novi, Michigan and Austin, Texas campuses.

2012

South University opens its Cleveland, Ohio and High Point, North Carolina campuses.


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Mission

South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population.

To achieve this purpose, the institution offers focused and balanced curricula at the associate's, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels. A broad-based core curriculum is offered promoting critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, and skills for life-long learning. Additionally, the University focuses on developing the requisites to pursue and appreciate knowledge. South University's approach to higher education and the resulting varied academic experiences provide students with the intellectual acumen and pragmatic approach necessary to create the foundation for personal and professional fulfillment. South University attempts to provide a comprehensive education that instills within its students a philosophy that values not only learning and professionalism but also contribution and commitment to the advancement of community.

Believing that qualified individuals should have the privilege of formal academic training, South University welcomes those who seek educational challenges. To this end, the University provides a learning environment, both on-campus and online, that helps students identify goals and the means to achieve them. With this philosophy in mind, students learn by interacting with a community of faculty, staff and administration dedicated to South University's academic purpose.

Products

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Healthcare Management
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Information Technology

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Legal Studies

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Nursing RN to BSN Degree Completion

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Paralegal Studies
Associate of Science (AS)

Physical Therapist Assistant
Associate of Science (AS)

Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)


GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts (MA)

Criminal Justice
Master of Science (MS)

Information Systems & Technology
Master of Science (MS)

Leadership
Master of Science (MS)