Notice: New Curriculum, Application Date, and Admission Entry for Summer 2024
Application Deadline: November 15th is the priority deadline. Applications will continue to be accepted until class is filled.
Note: All prerequisite academic courses in curriculum be completed prior to program start date.
Program Location: Opelika Campus
Accreditation: The Surgical Technology Program has continuing accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 -113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775. Phone (727) 210-2350.
Degree Earned: Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology
Length of Program:
Associate in Applied Science: Five semesters (60-69 semester hours) - Begins Summer 2024
Note: Total program hours may vary with optional SUR practicum courses.
Credentials Earned: Students who complete the Surgical Technology program are required to sit for the national certification exam. The exam will be given at Southern Union upon completion of the program.
Additional Information
Admission Requirements
Surgical Technology Program Application
Surgical Technology AAS Degree Brochure
Estimated Cost for Summer 2024-25 Degree
Essential Functions for Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology Student 2023-24 Handbook
Surgical Technology Graduation Requirements
Surgical Technology Program Outcomes