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South College has more than 1,000 students enrolled in its Competency-Based Education programs and has added a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (Post-Master’s), a significant accomplishment for the innovative learning format. Competency-Based Education, known as CBE, allows working professionals to
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South College Knoxville earns candidacy approval status for Doctor of Occupational Therapy program and begins accepting students
Feb. 04, 2025South College in Knoxville is now accepting students for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program after earning candidacy status from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The inaugural class of 100 maximum will begin classes in October
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South College Atlanta earns candidacy approval status for Doctor of Occupational Therapy program and begins accepting students
Jan. 28, 2025South College Atlanta is now accepting students for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program after earning candidacy status from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The inaugural class of 100 maximum will begin classes in June 2025
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South College selects Dr. Timothy M. Smith as School of Pharmacy dean
Jan. 07, 2025South College has selected Dr. Timothy M. Smith, a South College longtime associate professor, as the School of Pharmacy’s new dean. Smith, who earned his PharmD at the University of Tennessee in 1990 and has been an associate professor at
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South College introduces Master of Science in Criminal Justice through Competency-Based Education
Dec. 17, 2024South College has launched its Master of Science in Criminal Justice program through Competency-Based Education (CBE) delivery. This innovative format allows working professionals to progress at their own pace by demonstrating mastery of course content, providing a flexible and personalized
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First doctor of nursing practice nurse anesthesia cohort graduates from South College
Dec. 13, 2024The first cohort to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia (NAP) from South College graduated Dec. 13 in a ceremony held at the Knoxville Convention Center. The innovative advanced degree provides a specialized DNP NAP curriculum
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South College Asheville launches Respiratory Therapy program
Dec. 10, 2024South College Asheville is now enrolling students for a new Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program. Respiratory therapists consult with and assist physicians to diagnose, treat and manage breathing problems and cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders. Students in the South
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South College Atlanta earns initial accreditation for associate degree in surgical technology program
Dec. 10, 2024South College has been awarded initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for the Associate of Science in Surgical Technology program at its Atlanta campus. “Surgical technologists have critical roles in healthcare settings, and
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Hillcrest Healthcare and South College partner to strengthen healthcare workforce in Knoxville
Oct. 23, 2024Hillcrest Healthcare is assisting employees who want to advance their nursing education and careers within the organization by reimbursing tuition and fees at South College. Together, they are supporting the aspirations of employees and the workforce in East Tennessee. More
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South College Nashville offering free dental services for veterans in partnership with Tennessee Titans
Oct. 21, 2024In recognition of Veterans Day, South College will offer free dental services to retired and active-duty military members on Monday, Nov. 11, at the Nashville Campus Public Dental Clinic. The clinic, located at 616 Marriott Drive on South College’s campus,
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