- Educational Specialist (EdS)
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
- Master of Arts in Ministry
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Doctor of Medical Science (DMS)
- Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Accounting
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Adult Learning and Development
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Chaplaincy
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Communication
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Educational Leadership
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Educational Psychology
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Healthcare Administration
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Higher Education Leadership
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Human Resources
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Information Technology
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Leadership
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Organizational Leadership (Post-DBA)
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Organizational Leadership (Post-EdD)
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Pastoral Counseling
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Public Administration
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Teaching and Learning
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Worship Ministry
- Post-Doctoral Certificate in Youth & Family Ministry
Competency-
Based
Education (CBE)
Why Choose a Competency-Based Program?
Flexible, mastery-based learning for graduate students
Focus on New Content
Demonstrate mastery of concepts you already know and focus on pursuing advanced knowledge and competencies.
1-to-1 Faculty-Student Interaction
Each course in our CBE programs features one-on-one attention from a South College faculty member.
Online, But Not Remote
With no live classes or weekly assignment deadlines, our CBE programs are ideal for busy professionals, active-duty service members, and other self-starting learners.
Subscription-Based Tuition
Our six-month 'All You Can Master' subscription allows you to earn nine or more credit hours each term — submit coursework anytime, aligned with your lifestyle.
Programs Offered
Current CBE Programs
About Our Competency-Based Education Programs
Pursue advanced knowledge—submit assignments on your schedule.
Competency-Based Education Features
CBE Admission Requirements
Competency-Based Education Features
Our Competency-Based Education (CBE) programs empower you to earn credentials, ranging from Master’s to Educational Specialist to Doctoral degrees and Post-Doctoral Certificates, allowing you to submit coursework anytime, aligned with your lifestyle.
Our CBE programs are administered using a distance learning format, and we’ve designed a faculty model that prioritizes one-on-one faculty-student interactions, fostering substantive engagement and collaboration.
Each course within the CBE structure requires the successful completion of tasks, comprised of specific formative and summative elements per competency. To progress to the next course, students must meet or exceed the Mastery level for each task, allowing them to progress through their learning journey by submitting coursework as they demonstrate mastery, guided by their existing knowledge and competencies gained from prior education or experience. (Please note that Doctoral degree programs require a dissertation or capstone project, and a successful defense, to earn a ‘Pass.’)
CBE Admission Requirements
Applicants interested in a competency-based program at South College are required to meet individually either in-person or via telephone with an admissions representative and program faculty to discuss the program and all requirements.
CBE Admission Requirements:
- Submit completed South College application for admission and application to the program.
- Submit an official transcript evidencing earning of a degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Specific degree requirements vary by program level.
- Evidence earning of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in prior degree coursework.
Admission requirements for each graduate level program are outlined in the institutional catalog and via the website.
You can learn more about admission requirements by choosing a program of interest or contacting our admissions team.
GROW.
DISCOVER.
EXCEL.
Take the next step toward your goals: pursue a competency-based online graduate degree with South College.