Safety has been at the core of CSU’s academic focus since the very beginning. Established in 1993, CSU’s occupational safety and health degree programs have set the foundation for safety education. Recognized as an industry leader, Columbia Southern University’s online Associate of Science in occupational safety and health is taught by experts in the safety field, many of whom are involved in advancing the industry on a national scale. This degree program reflects the relevant curriculum and instruction needed to explore a number of safety careers including health and safety manager, safety consultant, safety specialist and more.
Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.
The Associate of Science in Occupational Safety and Health degree program provides students with a flexible, relevant, and current curriculum that includes opportunities for students to demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge in safety and health theory and technology necessary to function at the safety and health technician level in industry.
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Columbia Southern University (CSU), an online institution based in Orange Beach, Alabama, is committed to enhancing lives through higher education. A subsidiary of the Columbia Southern Education Group, CSU offers diverse online degree programs at various levels, covering fields such as occupational safety, fire administration, criminal justice, business administration, and more. The university also provides specialized training through certificate programs for adult learners. CSU emphasizes student-centered support services, employs caring and highly-trained faculty, and focuses on affordable, quality online instruction with a commitment to lifelong learning and success.