Columbia Southern University offers completely online safety degrees. Covering a range of subjects such as hazardous materials management, construction safety and accident investigation, our associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of workplace safety and health standards.
Online Safety Degrees at Columbia Southern University
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Since September 11, 2001, the demand for occupational safety and health specialists has grown along with the increased need for emergency preparedness. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, federal, state and local government jobs are expected to continue their growth through 2014.
CSU associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in occupational safety and health meet the educational requirements mandated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for the Associate Safety Professional designation (ASP) and the Certified Safety Professional designation (CSP).
In addition, CSU bachelor’s and master’s degrees in occupational safety and health and master’s degree in emergency services management have been approved by the Institute for Safety and Health Management as meeting the educational requirements for the Certified Safety and Health Manager designation (CSHM).
As a result of CSU's approval status with the ISHM, those who complete our bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health are eligible to receive the Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) designation.
Get to Know Marc Greenfield
Get to Know Marc Greenfield
After being laid off from a job he held for more than 12 years, Marc Greenfield applied for numerous jobs in occupational safety and health. He was turned down many times and was told by employers that they felt more confident hiring a person with a degree, even if Greenfield had more experience than that candidate.
The former risk management worker decided to make a crucial career decision: He would get an occupational safety and health degree. After researching schools online, Greenfield chose CSU.
Greenfield said he was attracted to the online university’s self-paced, flexible class schedules and competitive tuition rates. He was further pleased with the 10 percent tuition discount he received via the CSU Learning Partnership Program and the textbooks at no cost grant. “No other school offered that,” he added.
Shortly before Greenfield graduated from CSU, he was hired by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. “I believe the fact that I was going to graduate soon with a degree in OSH helped me get hired."
And now he is very happy with his accomplishments at CSU. “The most important thing that I am most thankful to CSU for is that it helped me to get hired into the best and most satisfying job I have had in my adult life,” Greenfield said.
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About CSU
Columbia Southern University, one of the nation’s first completely online universities, was developed to provide working adults with an alternative to the traditional university experience. Our mission is to change lives through education by offering affordable, flexible, quality academic opportunities and extraordinary service, enabling adults to maximize their professional and personal potential, and serve the communities in which they live and work.
Online associate, bachelor, master, doctorate and certificate 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.
CSU also offers:
- Accredited Programs
- Self-Paced and Structured Classes
- Textbooks Provided Through CSU Book Grant
- No ACT, SAT, GRE or GMAT Required
- TA and VA Benefits
- Complimentary Tutoring Services
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Accreditation
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Columbia Southern University (CSU) 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. All CSU programs have been reviewed and approved by DETC.
Additionally, the Accrediting Commission of the DETC is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is a nonprofit organization serving as the national advocate for self-regulation through accreditation. Institutional membership is limited to nationally or regionally accredited colleges or universities.
Tuition & Financing
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.
* The tuition rate for graduate courses per-credit hour is $250 for all active-duty military members (not applicable for CSU Learning Partners). The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250. CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.
Federal Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid offers grant and loan programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. CSU participates in several grant and loan programs available through Federal Student Aid. Most CSU students who meet the following criteria may be eligible to receive financial aid. For more information, visit the Financial Aid section of the website.
Military Educational Benefits
CSU is approved to offer DANTES, Tuition Assistance (TA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Additional education funding is available to those approved for TA and eligible for MGIB-Active Duty benefits. In addition, all service members receive an application fee waiver. Immediate family members of active-duty service members will receive the waiver and a ten percent tuition discount. For more information about military educational benefits, visit the military section of the website.
Scholarship Programs
There are many scholarship opportunities available for CSU students. For more information, visit the scholarship page.