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Faces of CSU

. . . she can remain committed to her career and earn her degree at the same time.

Columbia Southern University
Superior Service. Flexible Programs. Extraordinary Value.

One of the nation’s first completely online universities, Columbia Southern University (CSU) was developed to meet the demand for alternatives to the traditional university experience. All degree programs are offered completely online, giving you the flexibility to fit your education around career and family commitments.

With our online university, you can take schedule shifting and time management conflicts out of the equation. Open enrollment and self-paced programs make rearranging your life to attend a class or take a test a thing of the past.

The firefighter with an unpredictable schedule, the soldier shifting from place to place to preserve our freedom, the single mother working hard to advance her career and support her children – these are the faces of CSU. That’s why CSU delivers 24 hour access to course assignments, online forums, web lectures, interactive software, and audio and visual examples.

Associate, bachelor, graduate and postgraduate programs are available in a variety of fields including fire science, criminal justice, business administration, information technology, human resource management and occupational safety and health. Undergraduate and graduate certificate programs are also available to provide focused training in specialized areas.

As a member of CHEA and DETC, CSU offers online accredited degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Apply today and open the doors to an exciting and rewarding future!

Why CSU?

Personalized Service

Beginning with your initial contact, you'll find that our personalized service is second to none. Faculty and staff are dedicated to the principle that it is only through your success that we succeed. We are readily available to assist you with information from the application process to graduation requirements.

Open Enrollment

Begin courses at anytime and study when it best fits your schedule. At CSU, there are no predetermined semester or session dates to contend with.

Transfer Credit

CSU allows maximum transfer credit for your prior academic credits, training experience and relevant professional licenses and certifications. Up to 75 percent of undergraduate courses and 50 percent of graduate courses can be transferred into your degree program at CSU.

Self Paced Programs

With CSU, you can set your own pace for completing your degree program. Students are allowed 10 weeks to complete each course, but may finish a course in as little as three weeks depending on how quickly you complete the coursework. Following the required Student Orientation course, you are also given the option to complete one course at a time or two courses simultaneously.

Flexible Learning

Forget the days of scheduled online sessions and on-site test taking! At CSU residency is not a requirement and coursework can be completed at times that are most convenient for you. Faculty and staff offer flexible individualized instruction designed to provide each student with the guidance and support necessary for successful course completion.

Evaluation

CSU will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your application and within seven to ten business days we will prepare a detailed evaluation report. This report will outline those courses we have determined you should take and those which we have accepted for transfer credit.

Course Structure

All CSU courses are offered completely online and combine the very best of online delivery and traditional university textbooks. Each course includes a course syllabus, assignments and open book exams.

Classroom of One

Once you enroll, you will be assigned a student services representative who will offer you personal guidance and advice throughout your degree program. Course specific faculty members are also assigned at the beginning of each course to provide you with the academic support you need to successfully complete your degree.

Value

When comparing quality and cost – CSU is your best option. Our tuition is competitively priced to make achieving a quality education affordable and realistic for the average person. Federal Financial Aid and military educational benefits are also available for eligible participants.

Credentials

Columbia Southern University is an accredited member of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The accrediting commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CSU is also licensed by the Department of Postsecondary Education, State of Alabama.

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals accepts CSU degrees for both the CSP application and for credit towards recertification in the Continuance of Certification program.

Columbia Southern University Superior Service. Flexible Programs. Extraordinary Value.