Associate of Science in Allied Health Science
South University's Associate of Science in Allied Health Sciences degree can be a springboard for a variety of higher degrees and health-focused professions where you can help members of your community get and stay healthy. If you're interested in a career in healthcare, this associate's degree program can give you a solid foundation for achieving your professional goals. Every future healthcare professional needs a strong base of knowledge in the life and health sciences no matter which allied health career path you plan to pursue. Our allied health sciences associate's degree program can provide you with exactly that: a background in general studies with an emphasis on life sciences and health.
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Associate's Degrees
Occupational therapy assistants are an essential, appreciated part of a patient’s recovery process. People who enter this field are dedicated, compassionate caregivers who work hard to help injured individuals recover and return to the activities of their day-to-day lives. Upon earning a degree, you’ll be ready to enter the field armed with the skills and knowledge to become the best caregiver you can be.
Request More Information »If you’re interested in physical therapy but aren’t ready for grad school, getting a Physical Therapist Assistant degree may be of interest. In South University’s Associate of Science (AS) in Physical Therapist Assistant program, you will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills needed to embark on this rewarding career. The Physical Therapist Assistant program offers a curriculum that is well rounded in all fundamental concepts and theories as they apply to physical therapy modalities and rehabilitation procedures.
Request More Information »Are you interested in medical assisting schools, but haven’t yet found a medical assisting program right for you? The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting degree program at South University can be the first step toward a career of delivering healthcare treatment as a core member of the medical team. The curriculum places emphasis on the mastery of your clinical and administrative skills, which is reinforced by a 200-hour, unpaid clinical externship in a medical office where you practice the skills and knowledge you learn in the classroom.
Request More Information »Occupational therapy assistants are an essential, appreciated part of a patient’s recovery process. People who enter this field are dedicated, compassionate caregivers who work hard to help injured individuals recover and return to the activities of their day-to-day lives. Upon earning a degree, you’ll be ready to enter the field armed with the skills and knowledge to become the best caregiver you can be.
Request More Information »Physical therapist assistants are healthcare providers who work under the supervision of physical therapists. Their duties include assisting the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs according to a plan of care, training patients in exercises and activities of daily living, conducting treatments using special equipment, administering modalities and other treatment procedures and reporting to the physical therapist on the patient's responses.
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Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is the first step toward a rewarding career in psychology. Our well-rounded curriculum and initial training will qualify you for entry-level positions in this fascinating field. Subjects include psychological disorders, intrapersonal and interpersonal processes such as conformity, social perception, persuasion, group dynamics, and self-esteem, personality development, structure, dynamic assessment, and psychological adjustment.
Request More Information »Choose South University’s Business Administration degree programs. Whether you are good with numbers, people, computers, or just business concepts in general, a business administration degree can help you get in the door at many businesses and organizations.
Request More Information »A Bachelor of Science degree builds on your basic knowledge of this field of study with courses that focus on the causes of crime and critical insights into the functions of the criminal justice system. Course topics include the response by police, courts, and corrections to crime and violence, ethical concerns, theoretical and applied criminal justice, causes of crime, and the process of adjudicating criminal cases. This degree serves as the springboard for an entry-level position in the field.
Request More Information »Are you interested in health science colleges? Get started on a career in health care with a Health Science degree from South University’s Health Science program. The overall objective of our four-year Health Science Bachelor of Science degree program is to provide a firm foundation for entry-level employment in a range of positions in the healthcare industry at: health practitioners’ offices; hospitals; home health care services; outpatient care services; nursing care facilities; health insurance companies; and state and government healthcare programs.
Request More Information »Students embarking on a career in healthcare management possess strong leadership skills and a genuine concern for others. And we possess the education you need to ensure hospitals and healthcare organizations are not only providing quality care, but are being run efficiently. Our program equips you with the skills you need to propel your career forward and keep up with this changing field with a combination of business and healthcare courses as well as management training.
Request More Information »Almost all businesses rely on information systems to be successful and efficient. This field requires specialists who can keep up with the continually changing landscape of the digital world, and that’s what South University delivers.
Request More Information »A solid career in nursing starts with a strong educational foundation. Earning a BSN degree can help you to become marketable in this competitive field and can provide you the opportunity for career enhancement. Our CCNE-accredited program is taught by experienced nurses who can help you to develop the skills you need to make the most of your career. Our program is geared toward developing your teaching skills as well as your ability to motivate and train nursing staff. This program is designed to improve your management capabilities and skills like critical thinking, delegation, prioritization, and decision-making.
Request More Information »The Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills required of a public health professional and advocate for population health. The curriculum provides a broad general education, strong foundation in the human health and disease sciences, and core areas of public health. The curriculum aligns with the competencies expected of a public health practitioner by providing courses in health communication, health disparities, legal and ethical issues, management of public health systems, and policy and research. Students develop the ability to apply core concepts to assess the health needs of diverse populations at the local, national and international levels, plan and evaluate programs, and communicate and advocate health promotion. Graduates are prepared to contribute to delivery of the essential services of public health in health agencies at the government or community-based level and in the private sector, continue to learn throughout their professional careers, and to pursue graduate study in public health and the health sciences.
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