Fire Departments are Hot for Online Education

Online University Offers Firefighters a Realistic Route to Higher Education
Online fire science degree programs are becoming increasingly popular with fire departments and organizations all over the United States. Columbia Southern University, a nationally accredited and completely online university, holds partnerships with more than 45 fire organizations and has most recently added the Alabama Daphne [...]

Graduates From Around The World To Attend Columbia Southern University Graduation Ceremony

More Than 100 Graduates and 400 Guests Will Travel to Orange BeachThis summer more than 500 people will travel to Orange Beach from around the world to attend the 2007 Columbia Southern University Commencement Ceremony.  Graduation begins at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 29th and will be held at Christian Life Church in Orange Beach, [...]

Online University Partners with One of the Nation’s Top 50 Hospitals

Columbia Southern University Offers Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System Staff of 3,000 Easier Access to Distance Learning Opportunities.
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System, repeatedly ranked as one of America’s 50 best hospitals by U.S. News and World Report, recently partnered with Columbia Southern University to take advantage of a large selection of completely online degree programs.  As the [...]

James H. Schindler Earns Certifcation as a Professional In Human Resources

James H. Schindler, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs for Columbia Southern University, recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR).The certification, awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), signifies that Schindler possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of [...]

Online University Helps Police Officers Advance Through The Ranks

Columbia Southern University Offers Hemet Police Department Staff of 192 Easier Access to Distance Learning Opportunities Columbia Southern University has developed more than 10 learning partnerships with police departments across the nation.  Last week, the California Hemet Police Department joined this online university’s list of partners to offer their staff of 192 easier access to [...]

Online University Attracts Worldwide Attention for Learning Partnerships

New Zealand Based High Tech Manufacturer Partners with Columbia Southern University
Companies all over the globe are taking advantage of the completely online, accredited degree programs offered at Columbia Southern University.  Commtest, one of the word’s most respected producers of condition monitoring equipment, is the most recent addition to this university’s list of learning partners.
“One of [...]

Learning Partner – Kaplan University

Alliance Offers CSU Graduates a Larger Selection of Degree ProgramsKaplan University and Columbia Southern University (CSU) recently partnered to maximize transfer credit awarded for CSU alumni.  According to this agreement, CSU graduates will be eligible to transfer up to 90 undergraduate quarter credits (or equivalent) into a Kaplan bachelor’s degree program.  Kaplan is also extending [...]

New Bachelor’s Degree Program in Psychology Launched

Completely Online Program Gives Students Opportunity to Learn From Experts around the NationColumbia Southern University has launched a new bachelor of science degree in psychology aimed at providing knowledge to individuals in entry and staff level positions in mental health facilities and social service agencies.  Offered completely online, students have the opportunity to learn from [...]

Columbia Southern University Invests Millions in Baldwin County

Local Residents, Businesses and Charities Benefit from National and International RevenueWith nearly 8,000 students, one of the nation’s fastest growing online universities is located in Orange Beach on Canal Road.  Columbia Southern University has invested millions of dollars in Baldwin County since the university was established 13 years ago.  Revenue generated from students throughout the [...]

Students Report High Satisfaction with Online DETC Acredited Institutions

Ninety-four Percent of Online Students Achieve Their Educational Goals
Student satisfaction with online learning at Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) accredited colleges and universities is at an all-time high.  According to the 2006 DETC Outcomes Assessment, 9 out of 10 students who enroll in an online DETC accredited college or university reported a high level [...]