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Columbia Southern University’s occupational safety and health degree programs meet the educational requirements mandated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) for the Associate Safety Professional designation (ASP®) and the Certified Safety Professional designation (CSP®). CSU’s B.S. and M.S. in occupational safety and health are Graduate Safety Practitioner® Qualified Academic Programs through the BCSP and are board-approved through the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM).

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Online CEU Safety Courses

For a complete list of concentrations available for each degree, visit our Degree Listings page or choose a degree from the list above.

GSP

Graduate Safety Practitioner® Qualified Academic Program by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Institute of Hazardous Materials Management

IHMM

CSU's B.S. in occupational safety and health, M.S. in occupational safety and health and M.S. in emergency services management are listed as board-approved programs by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, a well-respected, accredited credentialing body that provides certifications for safety and health professionals.

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Recognized by Quality Matters (QM) for their dedication to excellence in online learning, our courses are designed to accommodate anyone who is balancing school with other life commitments.

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Our tuition rate is less than half the cost of our competitors. Plus, textbooks are always included.

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CSU by the Numbers

405 Courses Offered
54 Active Degree Programs
82 Countries Represented by Alumni
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John Macahan

B.S. Occupational Safety and Health
MBA Project Management

The degrees I obtained through CSU have allowed me to gain knowledge in my field and create opportunities to grow within my organization. They have also shown senior management that I have the ability to learn new skills and the intuition to understand a wide range of disciplines.

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Julia Kunlo

M.S. Occupational Safety and Health

As I take on director-level responsibilities in this wonderful industry, I know that the skills and knowledge bestowed to me through Columbia Southern University’s occupational safety and health program are crucial to my success.

Accreditation & Institutional Recognition

Carefully designed and taught by experienced industry experts, CSU's courses have been recognized for their rigorous academic material, high-caliber instruction and commitment to advancing the industries that they serve.