Columbia Southern University

About Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University (CSU) is an online university based in Orange Beach, Alabama, offering degree programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. CSU is known for providing flexible and accessible education primarily to working adults and military personnel. The university's academic strengths lie in its business, criminal justice, occupational safety and health, and fire administration programs. Columbia Southern University aims to provide career-relevant knowledge and skills through its online learning platform, catering to students seeking to advance their professional development and achieve their educational goals. The university is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. CSU emphasizes practical application and real-world relevance in its curriculum.