Discover Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, Alabama
Southern Union State Community College is a less-than-4-year Community College. It is a public and non-profit institution. The institution offers a variety of , and on-campus programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, CNA, LPN/LVN, and MA degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Southern Union State Community College graduates 21% of its students.
Contact Info
Quick Overview
- $5,120 Non-Degree Tuition
- Associate's College: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
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3,767 Undergraduate Enrolled
*Certificate and degree-seeking students - 21% Graduation Rate
Student Demographics
- 22 Average Age
- 44% Men
- 56% Women
- 1% Veterans
- 69% White
- 2% Hispanic
- 28% Black
- 1% Asian
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Nursing Programs
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Certified Nurse Assistant
- On-Campus CNA Program
- $664 In-State Tuition
- 4 Credits
- 2 Months
- 4.0 Program Score
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Medical Assistant
- On-Campus MA Program
- $9,576 In-State Tuition
- 57 Credits
- 20 Months
- 2.00 GPA Required
- 3.7 Program Score
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Since its establishment in 1993 from the merger of Southern Union Junior College and Opelika State Technical College, Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) has been a beacon of educational excellence, particularly in nursing, in East Central Alabama.
SUSCC's mission is to provide high-quality, relevant academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of students and the community. The nursing program exemplifies this mission, offering three admission cycles per year for flexibility and accessibility to prospective students.
Nursing Programs at SUSCC
- Practical Nursing (LPN)
- Associate Degre in Nursing (ADN)
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Concurrent BSN with Auburn University
- Designed for students accepted into the SUSCC ADN program, this concurrent BSN track can be started in the 1st or 4th semesters, offering a time-efficient path to advanced nursing education.
Nursing Studies at SUSCC
Southern Union State Community College's (SUSCC) nursing program stands out for its unique features, attracting students from diverse backgrounds. With triannual admissions, you can begin your nursing education at multiple points throughout the year. The program offers concurrent enrollment with Auburn University and AUM, enabling you to pursue a bachelor's degree while completing your associate degree, saving time and resources.
The program's strong foundation in practical nursing, along with a structured role transition, equips you with the skills needed to smoothly transition from student to professional nurse. Emphasizing collaboration within the healthcare team, SUSCC provides opportunities to work in family and community contexts, a crucial skill highly valued by employers.
These distinctive features make SUSCC's nursing program an attractive option for those seeking a comprehensive and flexible nursing education.
Accreditation
The PN and ADN programs at SUSCC are accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ACEN) and are approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing (BON). The Concurrent BSN program is accredited through Auburn University by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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