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Columbia Southern University Offers Completely Online Degrees in the Field of Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Homeland Security, and More

Your Search is Over.  Earn Your Degree Online with Columbia Southern University. Take schedule shifting and time management conflicts out of the equation. Earn your degree online with Columbia Southern University. Whether you’re working towards a future in criminal justice, business administration, fire science or occupational safety and health, CSU offers completely online associate, bachelor, master and certificate programs to fit your needs. •    AAS in Criminal Justice •    AAS in Business Administration •    AAS in Fire Science •    BS in Criminal Justice •    BS in Business Administration •    BS in Fire Science •    BS in OSH/Fire Science Concentration •    BS in OSH •    MS in Criminal Justice Administration •    MS in OSH •    MS in OSH/Environmental Management Concentration •    MBA in Project Management Other degree and certificate programs are also available.   Since September 11, 2001, the demand for fire science 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.    Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career! Why CSU? Maximum 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 – saving you time and money.   Open Enrollment Start when you’re ready, with the CSU Per-Course/Open Enrollment System. There are no predetermined semester or session dates you need to contend with for enrollment. CSU sets the objectives, you set the schedule, and CSU faculty and staff provide the support you need to successfully complete your degree program. Affordable Tuition 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 benefits are also available for eligible participants. 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. Tuition Assistance, DANTES and VA 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 most cases, these benefits cover the entire cost of your program. Financial Aid CSU participates in several grant and loan programs available through Federal Financial Aid.  Most CSU students who meet the following criteria may be eligible to receive financial aid. •    U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen •    Enrolled in an Eligible Degree Program •    Enrolled on at least Half-Time Status Quality The Board of Certified Safety Professionals will recognize CSU degrees for the application process under both the Associate Safety Professional designation and the Certified Safety Professional designation. Contact Info: Columbia Southern University 21982 University Lane P.O. Box 3110 Orange Beach, AL 36561 admissions@columbiasouthern.edu 1-800-977-8449 Or visit us at www.columbiasouthern.edu/online