Nashville State and Columbia Southern University Establish Transferability Agreement

Nashville State Community College and Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, Alabama, have established a partnership allowing 17 different associate degrees and one technical certificate earned at the College to be transferable for graduates seeking a bachelor’s degree with Columbia Southern.

“Providing pathways for graduates either directly to the workforce or their higher education journey, so they have options and may be able to increase their marketability is a critical function of the College,” said Dr. Johannah Williams, vice president for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development. “Through this partnership with Columbia Southern University, Nashville State graduates have one more option available to them.”

As an innovator in online education for the past 30 years, Columbia Southern University was established to provide an alternative to the traditional university experience. CSU offers online associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in areas such as business administration, criminal justice, fire administration and occupational safety and health.

“We are thrilled to work with Nashville State Community College to offer this opportunity to students who want to continue their education journey,” said Ken Styron, DBA, president of Columbia Southern University. “As a university that was founded to provide accessible, affordable higher education for all, we feel this agreement will increase their options for success by building on their skills and talents.”

While students can transfer credits in programs ranging from Healthcare Administration to Environmental Management, this is the first agreement with a four-year institution that allows a Computer Information Technology AAS graduate to earn a bachelor's degree in any Information Technology program.

A full list of transferable degrees and certificates can be found on the College’s Transfer Option webpage.

About Columbia Southern University

As an innovator in online education for 30 years, CSU was established to provide an alternative to the traditional university experience. CSU offers online associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees such as business administration, criminal justice, fire administration and occupational safety and health. Visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu or call (877) 347-6050 to learn more.