Aug. 18, 2026
South College will offer three Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) pathways after launching new concentrations in echocardiography and vascular imaging at its Marietta campus.
The new echocardiography and vascular concentrations join abdomen and obstetrics/gynecology within the Associate of Science (AS) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, which prepares students to use ultrasound equipment in laboratory settings, gain clinical experience at medical facilities and pursue professional certification.
The vascular concentration at Marietta will begin in the fall with cohorts in all concentrations starting in spring 2027.
In addition, the Marietta campus, which opened in late 2025, will celebrate the graduation of its first AS in Nursing cohort at the end of summer; first Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) cohort at the end of fall; and first Surgical Technology cohort at the end of fall. The first cohorts for the Radiography (RAD) and DMS degree programs will graduate at the end of winter 2027.
“The healthcare sector in Georgia continues to grow, and medical facilities need well-trained and certified practitioners,” said Josh Huffaker, who is president of the Marietta and Atlanta campuses for South College. “We continue to add academic programs that can help meet that demand with a high-quality education to prepare students for the workforce. These programs can lead to immediate entry-level opportunities and also provide the base for additional education for advanced professions in healthcare.”
According to WorkSource Metro Atlanta, healthcare is the largest growing industry in the U.S., the Atlanta Metro region is projected to be even faster than the national average, multiple entry-level jobs are available that don’t require a bachelor’s degree to be hired, and wages come with good benefits.
Located at 1850 Parkway Place, the Marietta campus offers a range of healthcare-focused degree and certificate programs, including Health Science with focuses in Pre-Nursing, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Physician Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in-person traditional and accelerated and Hybrid/Online; Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate and more.
South College established its Atlanta campus in 2018. The Marietta campus expanded South College’s reach in Georgia to serve more students and employers with a variety of healthcare degree and certificate programs. New cohorts will also start in Atlanta in the DMS area in winter 2027.
For more information about South College Marietta and its programs, visit south.edu/marietta.
South College offers more than 150 academic programs and concentrations 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; Orlando, Florida; and Columbus, Ohio, as well as Online and through Competency-Based Education (CBE).
To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 20,000 students and is proud of its more than 25,000 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; Orlando, Florida; and Columbus, Ohio, 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.
