South University awards master's level criminal justice degrees for the first time
June 25, 2012
US Senator Jim DeMint will address the Class of 2012
COLUMBIA, SC – June 22, 2012 – South University will confer degrees on251 students on Saturday, June 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Koger Center forthe Arts in Columbia. United States Senator Jim DeMint will deliver thecommencement address.
Degrees will be awarded at the associate, bachelor’s or master’s levelsin 19 programs, including the first graduates of South University’sMaster of Science in Criminal Justice in Columbia. Other areas of studyto award degrees include business administration, informationtechnology, graphic design, health sciences, healthcare administration,legal studies, medical assisting, nursing and professional counseling.Thirty-seven percent of the graduates are earning master’s-leveldegrees, 48 percent are earning bachelor’s-level degrees, and 15 percentare earning associate-level degrees.
The Class of 2012 is well prepared to face the challenging demands oftoday’s ever changing workplace, said Gregory Shields, president ofSouth University. Equipped with the skills and education that are inhigh demand today, I am confident that the Class of 2012 will overcomeany challenges they may face as they embark on the start of their newcareers.
About Senator Jim DeMint
Since his first campaign for Congress in 1998, Jim DeMint hasendeavored to be a principled leader who fights to secure the future forSouth Carolina and America. Elected as South Carolina’s 55th senatorin 2004, DeMint established himself as an effective conservative leaderin Washington, seeking to enact innovative solutions to improve Americafor future generations. Re-elected in 2010, he has been a tirelessadvocate for smaller government, individual liberty, a strong nationaldefense and traditional values. He has promoted common sense solutionsto balance the budget; secure the border and reform our legalimmigration system; and provide every American with the option for apersonal health plan they can own, afford and keep. A small businessowner and community leader before his time in Congress, DeMintunderstands the greatness of America is found in its people
and values, not its government. The Senator and his wife, Debbie,reside in Greenville, South Carolina and are the proud parents of fourmarried children. They are also greatly enjoying their growing number ofgrandchildren.
About South University
Established in 1899, South University (www.southuniversity.edu)is a private, accredited academic institution dedicated to providingeducational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professionaldevelopment of a
diverse student population. South University offers over 50 degreeprograms across its 12 campuses located in Alabama, Georgia, Florida,Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. South University isaccredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association ofColleges 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 theaccreditation of
South University. OH Registration # 11-07-1971T; Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2987.
See suprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt,federal salary data, alumni success, and other important information.
