Columbia Southern University

Safety has been at the core of CSU’s academic focus since the very beginning. Established in 1993, CSU’s occupational safety and health degree programs have set the foundation for safety education. Recognized as an industry leader, Columbia Southern University’s online Associate of Science in occupational safety and health is taught by experts in the safety field, many of whom are involved in advancing the industry on a national scale. This degree program reflects the relevant curriculum and instruction needed to explore a number of safety careers including health and safety manager, safety consultant, safety specialist and more.

Safety has been at the core of CSU’s academic focus since the very beginning. Established in 1993, CSU’s occupational safety and health degree programs have set the foundation for safety education. Recognized as an industry leader, Columbia Southern University’s online Associate of Science in occupational safety and health is taught by experts in the safety field, many of whom are involved in advancing the industry on a national scale. This degree program reflects the relevant curriculum and instruction needed to explore a number of safety careers including health and safety manager, safety consultant, safety specialist and more.

Occupational safety and health professionals who work in the oil and gas industry require a specific subset of knowledge and skills to keep their employees safe. Columbia Southern University’s B.S. in occupational safety and health with a concentration in oil and gas leverages the expertise of academic practitioners who have first-hand experience in this industry to build a curriculum that addresses the hazards found within this unique environment. This degree program has been granted the Graduate Safety Practitioner® Qualified Academic Program designation by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, allowing graduates to apply for the GSP® designation through the BCSP. This designation eliminates the need to sit for the Associate Safety Professional (ASP®) exam prior to taking the Certified Safety Professional (CSP®) exam.

CSU’s B.S. in occupational safety and health with a concentration in oil and gas meets the educational requirements mandated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for the ASP® and the CSP®. This degree program is also board-approved through the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM).

Columbia Southern University’s online A.S. in health information science prepares students to become skilled health care paraprofessionals who manage sensitive health care information in a digital environment.

As the recognized leader in online fire education and one of the most reputable fire professional development programs in the nation, Columbia Southern University offers an online Associate of Science in fire science. CSU’s fire science program incorporates a comprehensive, relevant curriculum of fire prevention and fire protection that provides graduates with the knowledge needed to become a firefighter.

The program also provides current firefighters with the education needed to broaden their career paths. This degree program is recognized through the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) initiative, a network of the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy.

Columbia Southern University’s online Bachelor of Science in criminal justice administration with a concentration in arson investigation prepares entry-level and seasoned professionals who are pursuing careers in criminal justice administration. The arson investigation concentration prepares criminal justice professionals to make rational decisions and informed responses to daily challenges in law enforcement, specifically in cases of arson. Fire investigation, analysis, fire behavior and combustion are a few of the topics of focus for this concentration.

Columbia Southern University’s online Bachelor of Science in fire administration with a concentration in fire investigation is one of the most reputable fire professional development programs in the nation. Recognized as the leader in online fire education, CSU’s fire science program reflects the relevant curriculum and instruction needed to advance into leadership positions within the fire service profession, including administration, fire safety and investigation. The fire investigation concentration is taught by expert field practitioners and covers relevant career topics, including forensics, evidence collection, analysis and criminal law.

Designed to integrate two of Columbia Southern University's leading areas of influence, the university’s online B.S. in occupational safety and health with a concentration in fire science combines the expertise of leaders in the fields of safety and fire science. This degree program has been granted the Graduate Safety Practitioner® Qualified Academic Program designation by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, allowing graduates to apply for the GSP® designation through the BCSP. This designation eliminates the need to sit for the Associate Safety Professional (ASP®) exam prior to taking the Certified Safety Professional (CSP®) exam.

CSU's B.S. in occupational safety and health with a concentration in fire science meets the educational requirements mandated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for the ASP® and the CSP®. This degree program is also board-approved through the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM).

Columbia Southern University’s online B.S. in criminal justice administration with a concentration in forensics is fitting for entry-level or seasoned law enforcement officers who are seeking to further their knowledge of forensics as it relates to the judicial system. This degree program prepares criminal justice professionals in forensic psychology analysis as it relates to criminality, as well as an evaluation of crime scene investigative procedures and the reconstruction of criminal activity.

Columbia Southern University’s online A.S. in military studies was designed to develop the analytical, critical-thinking, creative-thinking and decision-making skills of current and future military service members in both military and homeland security settings. Graduates may apply these skills toward careers within the military service and within civilian industries including law enforcement, homeland security, emergency management and more. This degree program incorporates multiple areas of study including military problem-solving and leadership, military logistics, homeland security and military operations.

*Note: This degree is not yet eligible for Federal Student Aid, Tuition Assistance.

Columbia Southern University’s online Bachelor of Science in environmental management program prepares graduates for career advancement by examining theory, technology and collaborative practices commonly used in environmental management. A broad range of topics are covered in the program, ranging from important environmental issues facing our planet today to industry-level environmental best practices and regulatory compliance.