Programs, Courses, & Classes
Specialized Associate Degree and Diploma Programs
Programs marked with an asterisk (*) are available only at our Main Campus in State College.
Business
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Gain the skills you need to pursue a career in a variety of office positions or even start your own company! South Hills offers three programs in the classic field of business.
Technology
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South Hills offers three options in the ever-expanding field of technology, all culminating in Associate in Specialized Technology degrees upon graduation:
Healthcare
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South Hills offers five career tracks in the rapidly-growing, rewarding field of healthcare.
Graphic Arts
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The South Hills Graphic Arts program prepares you for a lifelong career communicating visually through print, web, interactive and social media, illustration, and more. Completion of this program earns an Associate in Specialized Technology degree.
Diploma Programs
Programs marked with an asterisk (*) are available only at our Main Campus in State College.
Medical Coding & Billing
Online Hybrid Program
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South Hills now offers an intensive, short-term, diploma program that combines online hybrid learning with classroom instruction. Prepare for the CPC® and CPB™ exams and earn a diploma in just 9 months.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Professional Plus*
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This 2-year sonography diploma program is designed for applicants who have already earned Bachelor’s degree in a field other than medical imaging. It includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, patient care, and medical imaging sciences.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Professional*
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This 1.5-year sonography diploma program is designed for applicants who already have a previous 2-year or 4-year degree in a medical imaging specialty. It requires a strong background in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, patient care, and medical imaging sciences.
Medical Assistant
Online Hybrid Program
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South Hills Medical Assistant graduates work alongside physicians in a variety of settings, including hospitals, medical offices and clinics, outpatient care centers, ambulatory care facilities, and physicians’ offices.
Administrative Professional
Online Hybrid Program*
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This intensive online/hybrid program is designed to only require two evenings per week in person at the school, and the rest of the coursework is completed online. As a student in our AP program, you will become fluent in current software and earn a diploma in just 9 months.
Lifelong Learning
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South Hills offers several opportunities for personal growth and professional development, or we can work with your company to develop custom training programs focused on your specific needs.