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South University - Montgomery
5355 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116



* A Century of Academic Excellence
* Montgomery Campus
* Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
* Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assisting
* Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management
* Bachelor of Science in Health Science
* Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration
* Accreditation

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 - Montgomery 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.
Montgomery Campus


South University - Montgomery is located on the rapidly growing east side of Montgomery, AL. As Alabama's state capital, Montgomery is a hub of government, banking and law, as well as one of the state's cultural and entertainment centers. Montgomery is situated in the middle of the southeastern states, less than a 3-hour drive from Atlanta, Birmingham, AL, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Campus facilities include computer and health professions labs, a library, comfortably outfitted classrooms, a student center and bookstore, as well as faculty and administrative offices.


Associate of Science in Medical Assisting


The medical assisting program at South University is the first step toward a career of delivering health care treatment as a core member of the medical team. The program is devoted to providing the complete education and experience necessary to work efficiently and effectively in an entry-level position in the medical environment.

The curriculum places emphasis on the students' mastery of clinical and administrative skills, and the program is reinforced by a 200-hour, unpaid clinical externship in a medical office where students practice the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom.

Graduates of this program are prepared to help a physician examine and treat patients, perform laboratory tests, and function as a crucial member of the team that shares the administrative responsibilities of operating a medical care facility.

The medical assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation by the Committee on Accreditation for Medical Assistant Education.
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 4 academic quarters of lecture and laboratory courses. An additional 2 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. Externships are chosen from 108 hospitals, nursing homes, sub-acute facilities and outpatient centers with which the program has entered into clinical agreements.

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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.
Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration


The Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration program at South University was created to provide working professionals with the range of business and management skills they need to succeed in today's health care industry.

Along with critical leadership and decision-making skills, the program is designed to give students a working knowledge of the ways in which public, private and social forces influence the politics of health care, shape the industry and impact providers. Students learn to apply collaboration and teamwork to make business decisions and determine the most effective strategies while building a foundation that will help them grow along with the dynamic health care industry.

Students enjoy convenient evening and weekend schedules, small class sizes and hands-on learning based on real-world applications.
Accreditation


South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.