South College Expands to Dallas ⁢with Focus on Healthcare Education

Farmers Branch, TX – South College, ⁤a well-established⁣ educational institution with a ⁤strong emphasis on healthcare programs, has officially opened its ⁣first Texas campus at 1505 LBJ Fwy. in farmers Branch. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the launch, with classes beginning in Summer 2024.

The dallas‌ campus aims to address the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals in the region, offering programs including Nursing (LPN/ASN), Dental programs, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiography, and Surgical ‍Technology, among others. Students will benefit ‍from modern‍ classrooms, specialized labs,⁢ and the flexibility of select online courses. Campus amenities include a walking trail, outdoor courtyard, parking, and an on-site cafe.

“Dallas is the perfect location for South College to expand,” stated Turner South, President of the Dallas campus. “We have the capability, learning habitat and facilities to help‍ meet the high demand for skilled professionals in this region.”

The facility boasts a dental ‌clinic, ‌a comprehensive assessment lab with exam ‍rooms, and dedicated labs for various⁤ healthcare programs. Students will also have access to a computer lab and a Student Resource Center.

South College ‌Chancellor ‌Steve South emphasized the institution’s commitment to providing high-quality education and expanding access​ to healthcare career pathways. “The opening of our ​Dallas campus is another milestone…providing a ⁤comprehensive educational system for our students.”

Founded in ‌Knoxville, Tennessee in 1882, South College now serves over 18,000 students across 10 campuses, online platforms, and competency-based education programs. Programs are offered at the certificate,associate,bachelor’s,master’s,educational specialist,and ⁢doctoral levels in ​fields including business,education,healthcare,and criminal ⁤justice.

Tuition varies by program and campus; an estimated cost for a nursing degree at the Atlanta campus is approximately $23,000 plus $1,400 for books and supplies.

Attendees at the ribbon-cutting ceremony included: Turner South, President of the Dallas campus; Steve South, South⁢ College Chancellor; Terry Lynne, Farmers Branch mayor; Elizabeth Villafranca, Farmers Branch District 4 City Councilmember; Chris McCracken, Dallas dean of Academics; ⁣Neil ​Heatherly, Vice President of Healthcare Strategies; Brad Adams, South college Chief Operating Officer; Matt Carr, chief financial Officer; Ron Hall, Director of Facilities; Dr.⁣ Kim Hall, Vice chancellor of⁤ Institutional Advancement; and Rebecca South, south ⁢College ⁢board ​member.