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HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM Ms. Rhonda Davis, Dean of Health Sciences

The Adult Education (AE) Department and the General Education Development (GED) The Health Sciences Division offers programs within the departments of Emergency Medical
Testing Division assist Alabamians in achieving the basic skills and credentials they need Services, Nursing, Physical Education, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology.
to be productive workers, family members, and citizens. The Adult Education Depart- Physical Education courses, including health education, first aid, and activity courses,
ment provides free basic skills instruction in reading, writing, math, English language are taught on all three campuses of Southern Union during the mornings, afternoons, and
competency, and GED test preparation. The GED Testing Division supervises all official evenings. Practical Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, and Advanced Emergency
GED testing, issues diplomas and transcripts, and serves as liaison between the Adult Technician are taught on the Wadley Campus, while Associate Degree Nursing, Emergency
Education Department and the GED Testing Service. Medical Technology (EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic), Fire Science, Radiologic Technology,
and Surgical Technology are taught on the Opelika Campus. The Nursing Assisting and

The Adult Education Program at Southern Union State Community College is designed Basic & Advanced EMT programs may be offered at Valley, Wadley, or Opelika. The Health
to provide assistance to adults who are seeking to achieve one or more of the following Sciences Division offers programs leading to short term certificates, awards of achievement,
goals: certificates, as well as Associate in Applied Science Degrees.
• Earn a GED
• Improve academic skills Associate in Applied Science Degree programs are career development programs especially
• Improve English Language (EL) skills designed for students to prepare for an occupation and at the same time enjoy the rewards
• KeyTrain training of general college education. Certificate programs are also designed for students desiring
• WorkKeys testing to prepare themselves for immediate entry into the work force. Certificate programs are of
shorter duration than degree programs and require fewer general education courses.
Adult Education classes are open entry and open exit. Students work at their own pace
rather than in accordance with a set term limit. Instructors provide each learner with an The College’s general education courses are transferable to other colleges and universities.
individualized plan of instruction. This plan is based on the Test of Adult Basic Education The discipline-specific or professional courses in programs of study also may be transferable
(TABE) which each person is required to complete before entering classes. to a four-year college or university, thus allowing the student to complete a four-year degree
Classes are open to adults age 18 or above, as well as 16 or 17-year old individuals who in the field with only an additional two years of study at the four-year institution.
have the proper documentation of withdrawal from public, private, church, or home
schools. The programs in the Health Sciences Division of the College are accredited/approved by:
Classes are available both mornings and evenings and are located on all Southern Union Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) - accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
campuses as well as other locations in Chambers, Clay, Lee and Randolph counties. (3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326; telephone (404) 975-5000;
Online classes are also available for those who score ninth-grade level or above on the fax (404) 975-5020; website: www.acenursing.org) Approved by Alabama State Board of Nursing.
TABE. For more information about Adult Education schedules, locations, and registra- Emergency Medical Technology - The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation

tion, please call 334-749-8480. of Education Programs for the EMS Professionals (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Al
lied Health Education Programs1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 Phone: (727) 210-2350
Website: www.caahep.org
Nursing Assistant - approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Division of Healthcare Facilities.
Practical Nursing (PN Program) - approved by the Alabama State Board of Nursing.
Radiologic Technology Program - accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT) (20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182,
(312) 704-5300).
Surgical Technology Program - has continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Florida, 33756, Phone: 727-210-2350; Division Health Science
Fax 727-210-2354 Website: www.caahep.org