2009–10 Academic Catalog Version I Institutional Mission Degree Programs South University is a private academic institu- South University offers degree programs that are de- tion dedicated to providing educational opportu- signed to meet the needs and objectives of its students. nities for the intellectual, social, and professional The primary goal of each curriculum is to combine didac- development of a diverse student population. tic and practical educational experiences that will provide To achieve this purpose, the institution offers students with the academic background needed to pur- focused and balanced curricula at the associ- sue the profession of their choice. ate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. A broad based core curriculum is offered, Some programs are not available at all five campuses. promoting critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, and skills for lifelong Doctoral Degrees learning. Additionally, the University focuses on Pharmacy developing the requisites to pursue and appreci- ate knowledge. South University’s approach to Master’s Degrees higher education and the resulting varied aca- Anesthesia Sciences demic experiences provide students with the Business Administration intellectual acumen and pragmatic approach Business Administration/Healthcare Administration necessary to create the foundation for personal Business Administration/Human Resource Management and professional fulfillment. South University at- Criminal Justice tempts to provide a comprehensive education Information Systems and Technology that instills within its students a philosophy that Nursing values not only learning and professionalism Physician Assistant Studies but also contribution and commitment to the Professional Counseling advancement of community. Believing that qualified individuals should Bachelor’s Degrees have the privilege of formal academic training, Business Administration South University welcomes those who seek Criminal Justice educational challenges. To this end, the Univer- Graphic Design sity provides a learning environment, both on Health Science campus and online, that helps students identify Healthcare Management goals and the means to achieve them. With this Information Technology philosophy in mind, students learn by interact- Legal Studies ing with a community of faculty, staff and ad- Liberal Arts ministration dedicated to South University’s Nursing academic purpose. Nursing Completion Program (RN to BSN) Psychology Associate’s Degrees Accounting Business Administration Graphic Design Information Technology Medical Assisting Paralegal Studies Physical Therapist Assisting* * Requires prerequisites to be considered for admission Contents South University ...................................................................................2 South University Campuses .................................................................4 Columbia ......................................................................................6 Montgomery ................................................................................8 Savannah ....................................................................................10 South University Online ..............................................................12 Tampa .........................................................................................16 West Palm Beach .......................................................................18 College of Arts and Sciences Criminal Justice ..........................................................................20 Behavioral Sciences ...................................................................22 Graphic Design ...........................................................................23 Legal Studies ..............................................................................24 Liberal Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies ......................................25 College of Business Alternative formats of this publication are available upon request. This catalog is also available online at www.southuniversity.edu. Business Administration and Accounting ...................................27 For more information contact the Dean of Student Affairs. Healthcare Administration and Management .............................31 South University is an equal opportunity university open to Information Systems and Technology .........................................32 any qualified individual without regard to race, gender, color, re- ligion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, Leadership ..................................................................................33 disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any Public Administration ..................................................................34 other basis protected by law. Pursuant to all applicable state, local or federal anti-discrimination laws and regulations, South College of Health Professions University does not discriminate against any of the protected Anesthesia Studies .....................................................................35 categories of individuals in the administration of its policies, programs or activities. This non-discriminatory policy includes Physician Assistant Studies ........................................................36 admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment Health Science ...........................................................................39 practices, and all other university administered programs. This catalog is an information and reference guide for stu- Medical Assisting .......................................................................39 dents covering the policies, facilities, academic programs, Allied Health Science ..................................................................40 course offerings, services, and faculty of South University. Physical Therapist Assisting ........................................................40 This catalog becomes effective at the opening of the summer quarter 2008, and students are subject to the rules and regula- College of Nursing ..............................................................................42 tions of the current catalog regardless of their original quarter School of Pharmacy ...........................................................................46 of enrollment. While the provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied General Information ............................................................................48 as stated, the University reserves the right to change any of Admissions .........................................................................................49 the contents of this catalog, including but not limited to aca- demic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to Financial Information ..........................................................................61 individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students Student Services ................................................................................65 advised of any such changes. Information on changes will be available in the Office of the Academic Information ........................................................................67 Registrar. It is especially important that students note that it Description of Courses .......................................................................79 is their responsibility to keep themselves apprised of current Administration and Faculty ...............................................................120 graduation requirements for their particular programs. Additional specific information and policies related to the Index .................................................................................................128 Physical Therapist Assistant, Nursing, Physician Assistant Academic Calendars ........................................................................131 Studies, Anesthesiology Science and Doctor of Pharmacy pro- grams not included in this catalog can be found in the hand- books for those programs. All academic information in this catalog applies to the Co- lumbia, Montgomery, Richmond, Savannah, Tampa, and West Palm Beach campuses unless stated otherwise. A listing of programs offered at the new Richmond campus will be added when approved. Academic programs, course offerings, and scheduling are subject to change at the discretion of the institution. Specific information and policies related to the Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Anesthesiologist Assistant, Nursing, and Physical Therapist Assisting programs can be found in the manuals for those programs and supersede the general information pub- lished in the University catalog. All contents © 2009 South University. Printed in the U.S.A. South University traces its history and heritage to In January 2002, South University christened its fourth 1899 when Dr. John Draughon established Draughons campus, located in Columbia, South Carolina, which was Practical Business College in Savannah, Georgia. From formerly Columbia Junior College. Later in 2002, South 1899 through 1974, the institution grew and moved to University announced plans to open a School of Pharma- four different addresses in historic Savannah. The school cy on the Savannah campus and offer a Doctor of Phar- was originally located in the Masonic Lodge that stood macy degree. In December 2002, South University was on the northeast corner of Liberty Street