South College Doctor of Pharmacy program accreditation extended to 2029

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South College Doctor of Pharmacy program accreditation extended to 2029

South College School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through June 30, 2029.

“South College School of Pharmacy continues to demonstrate why it’s a top-notch program for the education of future pharmacists,” South College Chancellor Stephen A. South said. “Accreditation helps potential students understand the commitment we make to pursue, maintain and improve our programs to provide excellent education and training in this important field.”

South College School of Pharmacy offers the only accelerated-throughout, three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program in Tennessee. Dr. Bill Gentry is the dean of the South College School of Pharmacy.

“We’re not content to just hit milestones then move on,” Gentry said. “We’re focused on keeping up with innovations in the field of pharmacy and continuously improving our program to provide the best possible outcomes for the students. Recognition of extended ACPE accreditation confirms that our effort in didactic courses, clinical training, faculty, external preceptors, and more are meeting both qualitative and quantitative standards.”

South College currently has 259 students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program and is accepting applications for the next cohort that starts in June 2022.

To learn more about South College’s academic programs and financial assistance, visit south.edu.

About South College

South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels, as well as certificates. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (sacscoc.org). 

About ACPE Accreditation

South College School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle St., Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60603-3499; 312-664-3575; fax, 866/228-2631; website, acpe-accredit.org.