Oct. 01, 2025
South College Atlanta has expanded its campus by 30,000 square feet to accommodate growing demand for advanced degrees in its Physician Assistant (PA), Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs.
Classes for the graduate-level programs started this week in the expanded space on campus, located at 2600 Century Parkway NE.
“The need for well-educated healthcare practitioners in Atlanta continues to grow, and we have responded by increasing space for classrooms and laboratories to meet the needs of our students,” said Josh Huffaker, president of the South College Atlanta campus. “Not only do we strive to offer programs that are in-demand in the workforce, but we are also committed to providing students the best environment to learn.”
South College Atlanta launched its Physician Assistant master’s program in 2018. A PA degree can be completed in 27 months and includes problem-based learning and practical hands-on clinical labs, along with clinical rotations that are completed at both in- and out-patient settings and specialties.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program began in 2023, and the first class enrolled in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program started in June 2025. Both programs can be completed in two years for full-time students and offer a hybrid learning model with online courses taught by highly qualified faculty members and immersive learning at the on-campus laboratories with modern equipment.
“Our Atlanta campus is centered in a region that has a tremendous need for healthcare professionals,” South College Chancellor Steve South said. “Our faculty, staff and students strive for excellence every day, and the expansion of the campus will create ideal conditions for our students to succeed and allow us to continue to develop well-qualified graduates.”
For additional information about the programs, visit south.edu/atlanta or call admissions at 404-282-3632.
Across its national footprint, South College offers an array of academic programs in business, education, healthcare and other fields. The institution was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1882 and now includes 10 physical campuses, online learning and Competency-Based Education (CBE).
To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 18,000 students and is proud of its more than 20,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; and Orlando, Florida, as well as Online and CBE. South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.
