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July 18, 2005

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South University Launches New Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Program

Innovative Program Also Available to Students Nationwide via South University Online Courses

(SAVANNAH, GA – July 18, 2005) South University has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice program, with courses offered both in traditional classroom settings and via the internet. The program will prepare students to be practitioners in law enforcement and criminology fields by offering courses in juvenile justice, corrections, criminal investigation, terrorism and cyber-crime.

"The political and economic changes in the past five years have increased demand for well-qualified criminal justice professionals in the federal and private sectors," said South University Chancellor John T. South III. "South University's B.S. in Criminal Justice program is specifically designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system in the 21st century. Our practical and relevant curriculum permits students the opportunity to advance their law enforcement careers or to enter the criminal justice field."

The Criminal Justice program will prepare students for employment in a number of growing occupations, including: police officers and detectives, correctional officers, fire marshals, customs agents, FBI agents, Secret Service officers and drug enforcement officers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's 2004-2005 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the criminal justice employment market will expand over 23% during the next decade, resulting in the creation of over 300,000 new jobs. Also, with local and national law enforcement communities upgrading educational standards in these fields, South University's Criminal Justice program will satisfy this demand for highly-qualified applicants.

South University's B.S. in Criminal Justice program consists of 180 credits and offers students five areas of emphasis, including law enforcement, Terrorism and Homeland Security, Crime Scene Investigation, Cyber-Crime, and Digital Forensics, to prepare students to succeed in today's criminal justice workforce. Beginning in October, students can take these courses at South University's campus located in Savannah, Georgia or online.

The online Criminal Justice program joins the University's previously-established online degree programs: Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management. All of South University's online degree programs engage students with flourishing interactive communities, a faculty of skilled instructors, and career-oriented courses that reflect South University's rich tradition of academic excellence.

Prospective students seeking more information about South University's online programs can call 1-888-444-3404 or visit South University at www.southuniversity-online.edu. More information on South University's campus-based programs can be found at http://www.southuniversity.edu.

About South University

South University is a private academic institution offering focused and balanced curricula at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels in business, information technology, health professions, and legal studies at its four campuses located in Savannah, GA, Montgomery, AL., West Palm Beach, FL and Columbia, SC. South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; 404.679.4501.

The parent company of South University, Education Management Corporation (www.edmc.com), is among the largest providers of private post-secondary education in North America, based on student enrollment and revenue. Student enrollment exceeded 66,000 as of fall 2004. EDMC has 70 primary campus locations in 24 states and two Canadian provinces. EDMC's education institutions offer a broad range of academic programs concentrated in the media arts, design, fashion, culinary arts, behavioral sciences, health sciences, education, information technology and business fields, culminating in the award of associate's through doctoral degrees. EDMC has provided career-oriented education for over 40 years.

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