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'''South College''' is a ] ] with its main campus in ]. It offers more than 80 programs and concentrations, including certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral programs. '''South College''' is a private, non sectarian, institution with its main campus in ]. It offers more than 100 programs and concentrations, including certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral programs.


==History== ==History==
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Knoxville Business College was founded in 1882. It was acquired by Stephen A. South in 1989, obtained accreditation from the ] Commission on Colleges in 2000 and changed its name to South College in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-11 |title=Why South College is the Right Place for You |url=https://www.south.edu/blog/why-south-college-is-the-right-place-for-you/ |access-date=2022-04-22 |website=South College |language=en-US}}</ref> Knoxville Business College was founded in 1882. It was acquired by Stephen A. South in 1989, obtained accreditation from the ] Commission on Colleges in 2000 and changed its name to South College in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-11 |title=Why South College is the Right Place for You |url=https://www.south.edu/blog/why-south-college-is-the-right-place-for-you/ |access-date=2022-04-22 |website=South College |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2003, students at South College became eligible to participate in the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/money-for-college/tn-education-lottery-programs/tennessee-hope-scholarship.html|title=Tennessee Education Lottery Program – Eligible Institutions|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> In 2007, the college began its first master's level program, the Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant program.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/south-college/|title=South College Physician Assistant Program|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> In 2003, students at South College became eligible to participate in the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/money-for-college/tn-education-lottery-programs/tennessee-hope-scholarship.html|title=Tennessee Education Lottery Program – Eligible Institutions|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> In 2007, the college began its first master's level program, the Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/south-college/|title=South College Physician Assistant Program|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref>


South College's first doctoral program, the Doctor of Pharmacy, was introduced in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://schoolpages.pharmcas.org/publishedsurvey/449#1|title=South College (TN) School of Pharmacy|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> In 2015, the Doctor of Physical Therapy program was started as the first hybrid program in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/programs/doctor-physical-therapy/|title=Doctor of Physical Therapy|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> Also that year, students became eligible to participate in the Tennessee Promise scholarship program<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/collegepays/money-for-college/state-programs/TNPromiseListofInstitutions_032217.pdf|title=Tennessee Promise Institutions|date=March 22, 2017|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> and the associated South College Opportunity Grant was established.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/admissions/financial-aid/|title=Financial Aid|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> In 2016, the merger for the South College Asheville campus was completed, and in 2017 the South College Nashville campus was established. Also in 2017, the South College Promise Grant and South College Military Grant were both introduced.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/admissions/financial-aid/south-college-promise-grant/|title=The South College Promise Grant|access-date=December 10, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/admissions/financial-aid/military-grant/|title=Military Grant|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> In 2018, the Online Operations Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the South College Atlanta campus were both established.<ref name=ref1>{{Cite web|url=https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/2022/07/05/cherokee-health-systems-joins-national-initiative-support-climate-resilient-communities-and-decarbon/7812765001/|title=Knoxville Biz Ticker: South College opens new campus in Pittsburgh|date=5 July 2022|website=Knox News}}</ref> In 2019, South College earned a Top 10 School Military Friendly rating for the first time.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} Also in 2019, the Department of Dental Education was established at South College Nashville, alongside a full-service dental clinic and two dental programs. South College's first doctoral program, the Doctor of Pharmacy, was introduced in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://schoolpages.pharmcas.org/publishedsurvey/449#1|title=South College (TN) School of Pharmacy|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> In 2015, the Doctor of Physical Therapy program was started as the first hybrid program in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/programs/doctor-physical-therapy/|title=Doctor of Physical Therapy|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> Also that year, students became eligible to participate in the Tennessee Promise scholarship program<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/collegepays/money-for-college/state-programs/TNPromiseListofInstitutions_032217.pdf|title=Tennessee Promise Institutions|date=March 22, 2017|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> and the associated South College Opportunity Grant was established.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/admissions/financial-aid/|title=Financial Aid|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> In 2016, the merger for the South College Asheville campus was completed, and in 2017 the South College Nashville campus was established. Also in 2017, the South College Promise Grant and South College Military Grant were both introduced.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/admissions/financial-aid/south-college-promise-grant/|title=The South College Promise Grant|access-date=December 10, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/admissions/financial-aid/military-grant/|title=Military Grant|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> In 2018, the Online Operations Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the South College Atlanta campus were both established.<ref name=ref1>{{Cite web|url=https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/2022/07/05/cherokee-health-systems-joins-national-initiative-support-climate-resilient-communities-and-decarbon/7812765001/|title=Knoxville Biz Ticker: South College opens new campus in Pittsburgh|date=5 July 2022|website=Knox News}}</ref> In 2019, South College earned a Top 10 School Military Friendly rating for the first time.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} Also in 2019, the Department of Dental Education was established at South College Nashville, alongside a full-service dental clinic and two dental education programs.


In 2021, the South College Indianapolis and South College Orlando campuses were both founded. In 2022, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program was established with a concentration in Nurse Anesthesia. In 2021, the South College Indianapolis and South College Orlando campuses were both founded. In 2022, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program was established with a concentration in Nurse Anesthesia.
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In 2022, South College opened a new campus in ], ].<ref name=ref1/> In 2022, South College opened a new campus in ], ].<ref name=ref1/>


In 2023, South College began offering its first Competency-Based Education program, the Doctor of Education program with multiple specialties available.
==Campuses== ==Campuses==
* ] (2 locations) * ] (2 locations)
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==Academics== ==Academics==
South College currently offers more than 80 programs and concentrations in a variety of disciplines in the Schools of Business and Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies, Legal Studies, Nursing, and Education. Health & Therapy and Ministry programs are offered as well. Education is career-focused and offered through several channels, including on campus, hybrid, and distance learning.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/245870/impacts-perceptions-career-focused-education.aspx|title=Impacts and Perceptions of Career-Focused Education|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/academics/ South College currently offers more than 100 programs and concentrations in a variety of disciplines in the Schools of Business and Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies, Legal Studies, Nursing, and Education. Health & Therapy and Ministry programs are offered as well. Education is career-focused and offered through several channels, including on campus, hybrid, and distance learning.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/245870/impacts-perceptions-career-focused-education.aspx|title=Impacts and Perceptions of Career-Focused Education|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/academics/
|title=Academics|access-date=December 10, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/programs/|title=Academic Programs|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> |title=Academics|access-date=December 10, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.south.edu/programs/|title=Academic Programs|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref>


Revision as of 21:13, 13 May 2024

Private college in Nashville, Tennessee, US For the Durham University college, see South College, Durham. Not to be confused with South University.
South College
South College Logo
Former namesKnoxville Business College
TypePrivate for-profit college
Established1882
ChancellorStephen A. South
Students6,182
LocationKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
35°57′29.6526″N 83°58′32.8542″W / 35.958236833°N 83.975792833°W / 35.958236833; -83.975792833
Websitewww.south.edu

South College is a private, non sectarian, institution with its main campus in Knoxville, Tennessee. It offers more than 100 programs and concentrations, including certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral programs.

History

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Knoxville Business College was founded in 1882. It was acquired by Stephen A. South in 1989, obtained accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges in 2000 and changed its name to South College in 2002.

In 2003, students at South College became eligible to participate in the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. In 2007, the college began its first master's level program, the Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program.

South College's first doctoral program, the Doctor of Pharmacy, was introduced in 2012. In 2015, the Doctor of Physical Therapy program was started as the first hybrid program in the U.S. Also that year, students became eligible to participate in the Tennessee Promise scholarship program and the associated South College Opportunity Grant was established. In 2016, the merger for the South College Asheville campus was completed, and in 2017 the South College Nashville campus was established. Also in 2017, the South College Promise Grant and South College Military Grant were both introduced. In 2018, the Online Operations Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the South College Atlanta campus were both established. In 2019, South College earned a Top 10 School Military Friendly rating for the first time. Also in 2019, the Department of Dental Education was established at South College Nashville, alongside a full-service dental clinic and two dental education programs.

In 2021, the South College Indianapolis and South College Orlando campuses were both founded. In 2022, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program was established with a concentration in Nurse Anesthesia.

In 2022, South College opened a new campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In 2023, South College began offering its first Competency-Based Education program, the Doctor of Education program with multiple specialties available.

Campuses

Academics

South College currently offers more than 100 programs and concentrations in a variety of disciplines in the Schools of Business and Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies, Legal Studies, Nursing, and Education. Health & Therapy and Ministry programs are offered as well. Education is career-focused and offered through several channels, including on campus, hybrid, and distance learning.

South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Various programs have earned programmatic accreditation or approval as well.

References

  1. "Why South College is the Right Place for You". South College. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  2. "Tennessee Education Lottery Program – Eligible Institutions". Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  3. "South College Physician Assistant Program". Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  4. "South College (TN) School of Pharmacy". Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  5. "Doctor of Physical Therapy". Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  6. "Tennessee Promise Institutions" (PDF). March 22, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  7. "Financial Aid". Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  8. "The South College Promise Grant". Retrieved December 10, 2019."Military Grant". Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  9. ^ "Knoxville Biz Ticker: South College opens new campus in Pittsburgh". Knox News. 5 July 2022.
  10. "Impacts and Perceptions of Career-Focused Education". Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  11. "Academics". Retrieved December 10, 2019."Academic Programs". Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  12. "Accreditations and Approvals". Retrieved December 10, 2019.

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