- 1/10/25- The Certificate in Phlebotomy Technician program has been added for the Orlando Campus starting Spring 2025.
- 1/8/25- The BS Health Science (Post-OTA), BS Health Science (Post-PTA), AS in Nursing, AS Surgical Technology with concentration in Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Technician, AS Surgical Technology with concentration in Sterile Processing, Certificate in Flexible Endoscope Processing Technician, and Certificate in Sterile Processing programs were added for the Dallas Campus.
- 1/7/25- The Doctor of Business Administration degree and Post-Doctoral Certificate with specializations in Human Resources and Public Administration were added for CBE starting March 1, 2025. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-Master’s) program was added for CBE starting April 1, 2025.
- 1/2/25- The Marietta Campus information and programs were added to the Catalog.
- 12/30/24- BBA3101 Organizational Leadership has been added as an upper elective course option in the BSHS (Post-OTA), BSHS (Post-PTA), BSHS (Pre-PT), and BSHS (Pre-PA) programs.
- 12/11/24- A curriculum change was made to the AS and BS in Electrical Engineering Technology program effective Winter 2025.
- 12/6/24- The Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology program was added for Online effective with the Winter 2025 Quarter.
- 12/3/24- The Minimum Academic Requirements for Admission were updated for the Associate of Science in Nursing program.
- 11/19/24- The Program Admission Requirements were updated for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program effective Winter 2025 Quarter.
- 11/18/24- A curriculum change was made to the Doctor of Education, Doctor of Business Administration, and Educational Specialist programs effective December 1, 2024 for CBE.
- 11/18/24- A curriculum change was made to the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia program effective Winter 2025 Quarter.
- 11/15/24- The Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology program was added for Online starting the Fall 3 2024 term.
- 11/15/24- The curriculum for the Associate of Science in Medical Office Administration was updated effective with the Fall 3 2024 term for Online.
- 11/15/24- The Academic Standards and Progression section was updated for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate of Science in Nursing, and the Certificate in Practical Nursing programs.
- 11/12/24- Student Learning Outcomes were updated for the Associate of Science in Nursing and the Certificate in Practical Nursing programs.
- 11/7/24- The Dallas Campus information and programs were added to the Catalog.
- 10/30/24- The Admissions Requirements for the Doctor of Ministry program were updated.
- 10/18/24- The curriculum for the MSN (RN-MS Track) with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner was updated and is effective Fall 2 2024 for Online.
- 9/30/24- The Sex Discrimination (Title IX) Policy and Grievance Procedures in the Student Services section was updated.
- 9/18/24- The Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies curriculum for the Knoxville and Atlanta campuses was updated effective Fall 2024.
- 9/17/24- The Associate of Science in Medical Office Administration curriculum was updated effective Fall 2024.
- 9/16/24- The Master of Science in Accounting curriculum was updated effective Fall 2024.
- 9/12/24- The Admission Requirements for the MSN and DNP programs (excluding DNP in Nurse Anesthesia) were updated to remove the requirement of a two-page typed personal statement of professional goals and objectives.
- 9/11/24- Programmatic accreditation by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program was added to the Accreditation and Authorizations section.
- 8/30/24- The MS Criminal Justice program will now be offered in a Competency-based education (CBE) format starting with the October 1, 2024 CBE term.
- 8/26/24- The 2024-2025 tuition and fees were updated in the Financial Information section.
- 8/16/24- The Educational Specialist (EdS) program was added in a Competency-based education (CBE) format starting with the September 1, 2024 CBE term
- 8/16/24- Effective Fall 2024, the completion of South College/Peregrine Pre-Program Assessment Exam (Accounting focused Assessment) was removed from the Master of Science in Accounting program admissions requirements. The assessment will be required in the first course of the program.
- 8/14/24- The South College Pittsburgh Learning Site received a Certificate of Authorization from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to operate as a Degree Granting Institution in Pittsburgh, PA.
- 8/6/24- The State Refund Policy (New Jersey) was added to the Financial Aid section.
- 7/26/24- The Participation Policy and the Academic Standards were updated for the following CBE Programs: DBA, EdD, DMin, MBA(Executive), MS Information Technology Management, MEd Curriculum & Instruction, Master of Arts in Ministry, and Post-Doctoral Certificate in Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Organizational Leadership, Adult Learning & Development, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Leadership, Instructional Design & Technology, and Teach & Learning programs.
- 7/16/24- The Readmission Policy for the LPN, ASN, and BSN program was updated to require any student offered readmission to audit a course(s) in cases where the last date of enrollment was greater than 1 calendar year from the readmission date.
- 6/24/24- The Doctor of Ministry with specialization in Chaplaincy was added for CBE starting September 2024.
- 6/24/24- The CERT Healthcare Administration program was added for Online starting Summer 2024.
- 6/5/24- The Program Admission and Prerequisites section of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program was updated.
- 6/5/24- The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy was updated.
- 5/24/24- The BS in Nursing (Accelerated) and the BS in Nursing (Hybrid/Online) programs were added for the Asheville campus starting Summer 2024.
- 5/22/24- The CERT Medical Assisting Specialist/Nursing Assistant Articulated (Orlando) and the CERT Medical Assisting/Nursing Assistant Articulated (Knoxville, Nashville) programs have been discontinued.
- 5/14/24- The Certificate in Business Administration was added for the Asheville campus starting Summer 2024.
- 4/29/24- The AS, Respiratory Therapy program was added for the Orlando campus starting Spring Mid 2024.
- 4/18/24- The Certificate in Phlebotomy Technician program was added for the Asheville campus starting Spring Mid 2024.
- 4/17/24- The Joint Enrollment for High School Students information regarding program criteria to be considered for the program has been updated.
- 4/15/24- The Admission Requirements for Associate and Baccalaureate programs has been updated to outline that a diploma/certificate earned from an accredited U.S. institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 must be at least 36 quarter hours (24 semester hours) in length.
- 4/15/24- The Nashville Campus is no longer accepting applications for the Certificate in Nursing Assistant and Certificate in Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant Articulated programs.
- 4/11/24- The Admission Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical/Health Professions was revised to remove the minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher for science courses requirement.
- 4/3/24- The Admission Requirements were updated for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AS and Radiography, AS programs.
- 4/1/24- The AS, Respiratory Therapy program was added for the Asheville campus starting Spring 2024.
- 3/21/24- The Curriculum & Instruction, MEd program will be offered in a Competency-based education (CBE) format starting with the July 1, 2024 CBE term.
- 3/11/24- The General Undergraduate Admission Requirements in the Admissions section was updated to outline that a diploma from an accredited U.S. institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is acceptable proof of completion of a degree.
- 3/6/24- The Admission of Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking Students (Undergraduate Only) in the Admissions section was updated to outline that non-degree seeking students are not required to show proof of satisfactory completion of prerequisite coursework.
- 2/29/24- The General Undergraduate Admissions Requirements in the Admissions section were updated to clarify the application process for applicants who completed their high school education outside of the United States.
- 2/23/24- The Ministry, Master program admission requirements were updated to remove the letter of recommendation requirement.
- 2/21/24- The Grading Scale for the Nursing, MS program was updated and is effective Spring 2024.
- 2/20/24- The Respiratory Therapy, AS program admission requirements were updated.
- 2/19/24- The Pharmacy, PharmD program curriculum was updated and is effective Summer 2024.
- 2/19/24- The Physical Therapy, DPT program curriculum was updated and is effective Fall 2024.
- 2/12/24- The Hybrid/Online Radiography, AS program was added for the Asheville, Knoxville, and Nashville campuses starting Summer 2024.
- 2/9/24- The Hybrid/Online Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AS program was added for the Asheville and Nashville campuses starting Summer 2024 and for the Atlanta Campus starting Fall 2024.
- 2/8/24- The admissions requirements were updated for the Business Administration, DBA program for concentrations in IT, Healthcare Management, and Accounting to require evidence of 3 years’ experience in the field.
- 2/9/24- The Business, Certificate program was added for the Knoxville, Nashville campuses and Online starting Winter Mid Quarter 2024.
- 2/5/24- The Nursing Assistant, Certificate program was added for the Knoxville and Nashville campuses starting Spring 2024.
- 1/22/24- The School of Nursing updated the Entrance Exam (ATI TEAS) policy and the Readmission Policies for the Practical Nursing, Certificate, Nursing, AS, and Nursing, BS programs.
- 12/16/23- The Business Administration, MBA (Executive) program will be offered in a Competency-based education (CBE) format starting with the January 1, 2024 CBE term.
- 12/15/23- The Nursing, LPN/ASN Option, AS (Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando) and Nursing, Accelerated Option, BS (Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville) programs were added for the Atlanta Campus starting Winter 2024.
- 12/12/23- The admission requirements for the Ministry, Doctor program were updated to require a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
- 12/11/23- The Nursing, LPN/ASN Option, AS (Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando) program was added for the Knoxville, Nashville, & Orlando campuses starting Winter 2024 quarter.
- 12/11/23- The Nursing, RN/BSN Option, BS (Online) program curriculum was updated and goes into effect Winter 2024 quarter.
- 12/7/23- The Business Administration, DBA with a Concentration in Information Technology program and the Information Technology, Certificate (Post-Doctoral) program will be offered in a Competency-based education (CBE) format starting with the February 1, 2024 CBE term.
- 12/6/23- The curriculum for the Surgical Technology, AS program was updated and goes into effect Winter 2024 quarter.
- 11/16/23- The curriculum for the Physician Assistant Studies, MHS (Asheville), Physician Assistant Studies, MHS (Knoxville/Atlanta), & Physician Assistant Studies, MHS (Nashville) programs was updated and goes into effect for new students admitted in 2024.
- 11/16/23- The curriculum for the Nursing, Nursing Practice Degree with Concentration in Nurse Anesthesia, DNP was updated and goes into effect Winter 2024 quarter.
- 11/16/23- The curriculum for the Criminal Justice, AS and Criminal Justice, BS programs was updated and goes into effect Winter 2024 quarter.
- 11/16/23- The Student Learning Outcomes for the Electrical Engineering Technology, BS program were updated.
- 11/15/23- The Respiratory Therapy, AS program was added for the Pittsburgh Campus starting Winter 2024.
- 11/8/23- The Nursing, AS program was added for the Pittsburgh Campus starting Winter 2024.
- 10/27/23- Functional Capabilities were added to the Dental Hygiene, AS program description.
- 10/25/23- The Technical Standards were updated for the Physical Therapy, DPT program.
- 10/24/23- The Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician Concentration, AS (Atlanta, Asheville, Knoxville, & Nashville) was added for the Asheville Campus starting Winter 2024.
- 10/12/23- The Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician Concentration, AS (Atlanta, Asheville, Knoxville, & Nashville) & Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Concentration, Certificate (Atlanta, Knoxville, & Nashville) programs were added for the Atlanta Campus starting Fall 2023.
- 10/2/23- The Ministry, Doctor and Ministry, Master programs will be offered in a Competency-based education (CBE) format starting Winter 2024.
- 9/19/23- The Physical Therapy, DPT program was added for the Nashville Campus starting Fall 2024.
- 9/13/23- The School of Rehabilitation Sciences was created and replaced the School of Physical Therapy.
- 9/6/23- The Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate program was added for the Atlanta Campus starting Fall 2023.
- 8/22/23- The Medical Assisting (Online), Certificate program was added for Online starting Winter 2024.
- 8/21/23- The Medical Office Administration, AS program was added for the Knoxville Campus starting Fall 2023 and Online starting Winter 2024.
- 8/18/23- The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Post-Grad), Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-Grad), Certificate, & Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (Post-Grad), Certificate curriculum was updated.
- 7/31/23- The Respiratory Therapy, AS program received approval from SACSCOC.
- 7/24/23- Starting with the Fall 2023 Quarter, the Information Technology Management, MS program will be offered in a Competency-based education (CBE) format.
- 7/14/23- The Psychology, MS program was added for Online starting Fall 2023 Quarter.
- 6/15/23- The Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Technician, Certificate program was added for the Knoxville Campus starting Summer 2023 Quarter.
- 6/12/23- The Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate program was added for the Knoxville and Nashville Campuses starting Summer 2023 Quarter.
- 6/12/23- The Adult Learning and Development, Certificate (Post-Doctoral), Educational Leadership, Certificate (Post-Doctoral), Higher Education Leadership, Certificate (Post-Doctoral), Instructional Design and Technology, Certificate (Post-Doctoral), Organizational Leadership, Certificate (Post-Doctoral-EdD), & Teaching and Learning, Certificate (Post-Doctoral) programs were added for the Knoxville Campus starting Summer 2023 Quarter.
- 6/12/23- The Accounting, Certificate (Post-Doctoral) Healthcare Administration, Certificate (Post-Doctoral) Organizational Leadership, Certificate (Post-Doctoral-DBA) programs were added for the Knoxville Campus starting Summer 2023 Quarter.
- 6/8/23- The Respiratory Therapy, AS program was added for the Knoxville Campus starting Fall 2023 Quarter. The program is currently pending SACSCOC approval.
- 5/22/23- The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical/Health Professions, Certificate program was added for Online starting Summer 2023 Quarter.
- 5/22/23- The Nursing, Hybrid/Online Option, BS (Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando) program was added for the Atlanta Campus starting Fall 2023 Quarter.
- 5/19/23- The Health Science (Post-OTA), BS program was added and will be offered at the Knoxville, & Nashville campuses and Online starting Summer 2023 Quarter.
- 5/19/23- The Practical Nursing, Certificate program was added for the Asheville Campus starting Summer 2023 Quarter.
- 5/19/23- The Pharmacy, PharmD curriculum was updated and is effective for students starting in Summer 2023 Quarter.
- 5/18/23- The Education, EdD with a specialization in Instructional Design & Technology was added to the catalog and will begin Fall 2023 Quarter.
- 5/18/23- The Academic Standards, Student Progress, and Grading section was updated for the Ministry, Doctor & Ministry, Master programs.
- 4/4/23- The Transfer of Credit policy was updated for the Business Administration, MBA program.
- 3/24/23- The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy was added to the Academic Information section.
- 3/22/23- The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-Grad), Certificate and Pharmacy, PharmD program curriculum was updated.
- 3/20/23- The following programs were added: Business Administration, Healthcare Management Concentration, AS, Business Administration, Digital Marketing Concentration, AS, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Concentration, AS, & Healthcare Administration, BS.
- 3/14/23- The Nursing, AS program was added for the Orlando Campus starting Summer 2023 Quarter.
- 3/13/23- The Practical Nursing, Certificate (Pittsburgh) program was added for the Pittsburgh Campus starting Summer 2023 Quarter.
- 3/9/23- The Sterile Processing Technician, Certificate program was added for the Knoxville Campus starting Summer 2023 Quarter.
- 2/27/23- For the Atlanta Campus only effective Spring 2023 Mid Quarter (5/10/23), a requirement that all applicants must successful meet the minimum TEAS Assessment score prior to starting pre-requisite coursework was added to the Practical Nursing, Certificate program.
- 2/27/23- The Refund Policy for Pennsylvania was added to the Financial Information section.
- 2/16/23- The following new programs were added: Emergency Management, AS, Emergency Management, BS, Instructional Design and Technology, MS, Psychology, AS, & Psychology, BS.
- 1/31/23- The program curriculum for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AS (Atlanta) at the Atlanta Campus was updated.
- 1/5/23- The Dental Hygiene, AS program updated it’s evaluation and grading policy.
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