South University

A Century of Academic Excellence

Backed by more than a century of academic excellence and personalized attention, South University continues to be recognized as an innovator in higher education.

South University - Tampa is a private academic institution dedicated to providing quality education to its diverse and vibrant student population. The university's faculty brings a wealth of practical and professional knowledge to the classroom, while offering dynamic learning environments with interaction and challenging curricula. In addition to a strong academic foundation, students develop the real world skills they will need to advance their professional goals and succeed in their desired fields.

Tampa Campus

South University - Tampa is located in the bustling business district of Tampa, FL, which offers a unique blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. The Tampa Bay area encompasses miles of glistening waterways and sandy shorelines, along with close proximity to the nearby Gulf beaches.

The campus is located in a recently renovated space in Parkside at Tampa Bay Park and boasts a cosmopolitan showcase for a thriving cultural arts community, with a diverse mix of galleries, museums, music, performing arts venues and outdoor festivals.

Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assisting

Physical therapist assistants perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. These workers assist physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries and cerebral palsy.

The professional preparation phase of the physical therapist assisting program is conducted in the evenings and consists of four academic quarters of lecture and laboratory courses. An additional two quarters are spent in full-time clinical experiences.

Each clinical externship is followed by a return to campus for integration of clinical experiences with didactic materials and the opportunity to correct deficiencies identified in the assessment of the student's performance in the clinics.

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management

The new Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management degree program is designed to accommodate the needs and interests of students from a variety of backgrounds. Courses provide a solid foundation for a variety of health care careers in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Management
• Ethics
• Leadership

The program also incorporates an externship that offers students real-world experience within health care facilities that may include:

• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Ambulatory care facilities
• Physician practices
• Pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

The overall objective of the program is to provide a firm foundation for entry-level employment in a range of positions in the health care industry at facilities such as:

• Health practitioners' offices
• Hospitals
• Home health care services
• Outpatient care services
• Nursing care facilities
• Health insurance companies
• State and government health care programs

It also prepares students for graduate study, and equips graduates with skill appropriate for lifelong learning.

The core curriculum in the first 2 years is designed to provide students with a foundation in the humanities, math and science. During the second 2 years, the curriculum provides for a broad focus on:

• Business basics
• The health care delivery system
• Public health
• The medical office

After successful completion of the health science program, students receive a Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree. Alternatively, completion of the first 2 years provides students with the required pre-requisite courses to apply for the South University Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. However, admission to the nursing program is competitive and requires a separate application.

Accreditation

South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: 1-404-679-4501) as a Level V institution eligible to award associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

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