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South University

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School Notes:

• The University traces its heritage to 1899, when Dr. John Draughon established Draughon's Practical Business College in Savannah, GA. Since its humble beginnings, South University has experienced continued growth transforming from a two-year college into a four-year, SACS-accredited University offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs with campus locations in Savannah, GA, Columbia, SC, Montgomery, AL, Tampa, FL and West Palm Beach, FL.
• Today, South University continues to build on its more than a century of academic excellence by continuing to be a recognized innovator in higher education. With the introduction of South University Online, students can pursue both undergraduate degree and master's degree programs ranging from Criminal Justice to an MBA.
• South University offers a wide range of educational programs at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Programs are offered in Accounting, Allied Health Science, Anesthesiologist Assistant, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, Health Science, Healthcare Management, Information Technology, Legal Studies, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Paralegal Studies, Pharmacy, Physical Therapist Assisting, Physician Assistant, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies and Professional Counseling.
• South University's Columbia campus is nestled in the historic district of Eau Claire, just minutes north of downtown and South Carolina's state capitol building. South University's Columbia campus provides classroom and student service areas and is equipped with computer labs and medical laboratories for use by students. The library houses a large collection that includes an extensive law library. Students may retrieve periodicals in paper or electronic form. Students may also access several commercial on-line services including WESTLAW, the computerized legal research service; LIRN; SearchBank; Infotract; and UMI ProQuest, and the Electronic Library. Internet access is available on all computers throughout the campus.
• South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) as a Level V institution eligible to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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• Private university plans pharmacy school in SC (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
  posted on October 8, 2009 at 05:35:25 pm
  Published: Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 1:03 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 1:03 p.m. COLUMBIA — South University plans to open a pharmacy school in South Carolina next year, the second new program planned in the state.
• South University plans pharmacy school in state (The Greenville News)
  posted on October 8, 2009 at 12:53:41 pm
  COLUMBIA — South University plans to open a pharmacy school in South Carolina next year, the second new program planned in the state.
• South University To Open Pharmacy School in SC (WSAV Savannah)
  posted on October 8, 2009 at 11:53:24 am
  The State reported Thursday that South University plans to expand an existing program in Savannah to Columbia, South Carolina. The pharmacy school is expected to open next year.

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