Columbia Southern University Reviews

Criminal Justice BA

By: roberte (Graduate) on May 18, 2008

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I just completed my BA in Criminal Justice after having started my first class in June of 2006. I enjoyed the flexibility CSU offered and felt I learned much after having been out of school for so long. You certainly could not find a better program for the cost and I know my recent promotion at work was a direct result of my new found education. I am very proud of the degree I earned through CSU and would recommend them to any working class person with a family looking to improve their life.

Environmental Managment

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on February 11, 2008

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Have zero complaints.  Enjoyed over 3 years of study, and look forward to a couple more with graduate school at CSU.  I love CSU, my employer loves CSU, My wife loves CSU, and everyone else whom I have spoke with loves CSU. To the people who speak down to the programs at CSU...well, I suspect you speak down to the majority of things in your life.  I am glad I had the courage to enroll at CSU!!!

CSU, Thanks for all your support over the years!

Great Format

By: azcanuckbrj (In Progress) on February 1, 2008

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I have been to three "brick and mortar" universities and by far CSU's format instills greater learning skills into the student. CSU's in house books are included and very well written, with many extra highlights, annotations and in some cases study guides and CDs. For the price I am very happy. Instructors are all very responsive and highly accomplished professional individuals. All server based so no loading of intrusive programs on your PC.
BR-Arizona

A Great University

By: robert.smith61 (In Progress) on January 14, 2008

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I have taken 3 courses so far and I will continue to attend CSU until I complete my Ph.D. in Buisness. The tuition is the best I have found anywhere. The open classes are a great help and being able to complete a class in 3 to 10 weeks is the greatest. All the interaction I have with the staff has been very pleasant. Everyone is very patient, kind and very helpful. After attending 3 years of the "on campus" universities, I have found the on line CSU courses to be far better. I wish I had done this years ago. I have recommend CSU to my friends and co-workers and my supervisor is now in the process of enrolling.

Excellent

By: swmueller (In Progress) on December 17, 2007

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I started attending CSU a couple years back after many years of putting off college. It was the best decision I have made by far. The professors and support staff are second to none when it comes to helping you out. The open schedule to complete your courses is outstanding for those of us who have very busy lives. I have been nothing but pleased with my progress and what I haved learned thus far in my quest for a degree. 

As many others have said, it is no walk in the park, they offer the same challenging questions and exams that any "classroom" college/university offers, the key is making your schedule fit so you can complete the course on time. 

Nothing but kudos to CSU, I will be proud when I finish my degree!

Great Criminal Justice Program

By: robert.lefever (Graduate) on November 1, 2007

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CSU provided superior teachers, service and support which ensured I graduated with a BS degree in Criminal Justice. Through my 26 year career in the military and six years as a government AF employee, CSU was over above the rest of the schools I attended through the years of service. Military members bounce around to many duty stations worldwide and attend many different schools to fulfill their educational goals. I found CSU as the best one to support my goals.

Overall CSU experience

By: redoctober (Graduate) on October 12, 2007

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Excellent academic program.

BSBA Program

By: chwills (Graduate) on October 2, 2007

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Like many other CSU graduates, I thought that an online degree would be easy. However, it turned out to be more difficult than I ever expected. The assigments were tough.
I felt the quality of the teachers and the material presented far exceeded my expectations. When I graduated from CSU, I knew that I had earned the degree.
It's an exceptional school that provides educational services for those who can not attend classes.

MBA, HR MGMT

By: erik.mccall (Graduate) on October 2, 2007

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Very responsive faculty and staff and a great education.  Take advantage of CSU.

Bachelor in Business Administration

By: cuvamp (Graduate) on August 19, 2007

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I graduated from CSU last fall and am very happy and proud of my degree. CSU has really helped me in my purist of bettering myself through education. When I first started at the school I transferred credit hours over from another online school and from my local community college. CSU also gave me credit for course I took while in the Navy.
I had several problems at CSU, which is expected when dealing with people from a distance.  My main problem was e-mail issues that created extra effort for me. I brought this problem up twice in my time at CSU and was pleased with the response. The issue was not quickly fixed, but real effort was placed on assuring the problem was resolved once the solution was available. 
The staff at CSU is very good and many of them put forth extra effort to assure that my educational goals were achievable. I really enjoyed dealing with the staff. The professors at CSU were always available and I had only one small problem with one of my professor. This problem was not major and was quickly resolved. 
I am currently pursuing my MBA at another online school that has a partnership with CSU (Northcentral University). I feel that CSU has sufficiently prepared me for my MBA and the outside working world. As an older student, who also owns and operates a small family business CSU meet all my financially and schedule needs. I highly recommend the school to anyone looking to advance their education. In fact I recently got my wife to enroll at CSU and she is very happy with the school and once my MBA is completed I may look into CSU’s DBA program!
Ray Vampran
BBA/ Project Management

BSBA

By: bbabcoc2 (Graduate) on August 18, 2007

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I did a lot of research into on-line schools and found CSU to be by far the best program in the Business Administration/Human Resource field.  Excellent program, professors, and set up for distance learning students -- EXCELLENT!

CSU MBA is a Great Value

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on August 17, 2007

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I just finished the MBA program with a general concentration.  CSU’s programs are accredited which was a necessity for me for the tuition assistance benefit requirement by my employer.  No doubt in my mind, CSU provides students with the best value in education.  

As others have mentioned, CSU uses Blackboard with the option of using Blackboard's Backpack software that allows you to work without being connected to the Internet.  This is a great benefit for those on the go.

I was told from a CSU representative before enrolling that many of the professors also teach at other, more expensive, online institutions.  I felt that they were qualified and provided great value in the education process.

The support staff is excellent.  Every time I've had a question or request for documentation, I received fast and courteous service.

The interaction with other students from around the world was also a great benefit.  This was typically done through discussion board assignments.

Overall I found CSU's MBA program to be demanding and rewarding.  If you are a prospective student, be sure that you have good time management skills and enough time to satisfy all of the reading, researching, and writing you'll be doing.  Good Luck!

CSU Is Exceptional!

By: jagmct1 (Graduate) on August 16, 2007

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I wanted to announce that due to my BS and MBA from Columbia Southern University, and my professional background in law enforcement I've been selected as an adjunct professor at the local community college in my area of residence.

In addition, I am also an adjunct professor at a highly specialized university called Henley-Putman University, which specializes in degrees in executive protection, intelligence management and counter-terrorism.  My academic credentials through CSU played a significant role in obtaining this position.  

For those nay sayers that say you cannot secure a teaching position with a DETC degree, I am living proof that these so called "limitations" are few and far between.

The only limitations of earning a degree through an institution that is DETC accredited is the limitations that YOU chose to believe.

Thank you CSU for making all my dreams and aspirations become reality.

BSBA in Sport Management

By: marcus.d.adams (Graduate) on August 3, 2007

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I began attending Columbia Southern University in Sep 2003 while deployed to Bosnia.  What I found was a great school who was glad to assist their students in anyway possible.  

They sent the textbooks via ExpressMail to me while in Europe.  Once I returned back to the states, they shifted everything to my new address, and the transition was flawless.

As far as the teachers go, I have nothing but good things to say.  Only once did I have to ask a professor to expedite the grading of one exam.  I had to do that because I had to turn the grade in to the Air Force for payment purposes. 

I have introduced several people to CSU, and assisted them in pursuing their education.  They also are very pleased with their experience as well.

CSU was the second online school that I attended. I'm glad that the first one was bad enough to make me leave.  Had they not been, I would have never found CSU!

Alot of Research with 1 Result

By: irishpilot (In Progress) on August 2, 2007

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I did alot of research about online schools. My employeer has 2000 employees in 1 plant alone. I talked to our HR professionals and showed them the individual program requirements. Out of ALL of the schools CSU was the best based on Degree Curriculum, cost per credit hour, class structure, and open enrollment hands down. I finished my Associates in Manufacturing Technology and figured that would be it for the Associates. I saw CSU's Business Associates and felt that it would be a great addition to my portfolio. I enjoyed it so much I only have 9 classes left for my Bachelor's in Human Resources Management. My HR managers would ask and review me on course content after some classes ... they were always satisified with the answers given. Thanks CSU!

MBA Program

By: inspect2appraise (Graduate) on July 24, 2007

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The practical knowledge I have gained from attending CSU is the "Best" that money can buy!  The faculty and staff has always been very helpful in resolving any problems or answering any questions you might have while attending the university.  The ability to proceed at your OWN pace, not being restricted to a rigid eight week schedule enables the student to absorb and understand the material so they can put their knowledge into practice in the "real" world.  It took me a while to complete my degree, but I did it when time permitted, because of my busy schedule, and I have completed it in just five years!  You can do it in one year if you like that kind of added pressure.  Thanks CSU Faculty & Staff!

( student assistance)

By: rose.artis (In Progress) on July 17, 2007

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So far so good. My instructors wasted no time introducing themselves to me. I receive my books in a timely manner. I would like to give Ms. Wendy Styron a special thank you, she has been amazing. It is employees like her that will continue to make this institution successfull. Thank you.

Extremely Satisfied With CSU Programs

By: lilredbobber (In Progress) on July 15, 2007

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I am wrapping up my final course prior to graduating, and can only say good things about CSU.  The admin staff has always gone above and beyond to assist when necessary, and the courses are relevant and well organized.  I am especially thankful for the thought that has obviously gone into the textbooks that are chosen.  With only a couple of exceptions, the texts have all been perfect for online learning.  I extend my sincere thanks to everyone at CSU for making the past 4 years such a wonderful experience.  I feel I have accomplished something truly beneficial in my life and my future success is due in part to the coursework I completed with CSU.  Thank you!!!

BS Criminal Justice Administration

By: rdimuro (Graduate) on July 11, 2007

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I just completed my BS In Criminal Justice Administration and I can tell that it took me four long years of hard work.
CSU is a friendly and supportive school but it is also very demanding and rigorous. Courses are constantly reviewed and updated to meet high standard of education. They comprise helpful study guides and an abundant variety of home work to be completed before submitting the Course Paper and before sitting for the Final Proctored Exam. I highly recommend Columbia Southern University to any mature or working student that really wishes to learn something.

rudy

Great School

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on July 10, 2007

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This is my third shot at online schools in reference to earning my master's degree, and it is by far the best experience I have had so far. I highly recommend this school to everyone.

CSU's BSBA & MBA

By: jagmct1 (Graduate) on July 8, 2007

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Columbia Southern University is an excellent school offering a variety of different undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs. They've partnered with many traditional schools and government agencies.

CSU is the first nationally accredited school to offer the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA).

I earned my BSBA and MBA through CSU. The course work was rigors and challenging, but also practical and useful in the real world. I would highly recommend any of CSU's academic programs.

BS and MBA

By: j_hix (Graduate) on July 2, 2007

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I have received a BS in Computer Sciences and am finishing my MBA in Project Management. I have found CSU to be a solid school, providing a good education and value. Overall, I highly reccomend CSU as a school. I think they are the leader in their arena of distance education.

BBA / Human Resources

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on April 1, 2007

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Great on line school that does support the students 100%. Uses "BlackBoard" / very user friendly. School is Nationaly Accredited. You cannot beat the vaule. Only down fall is I would like to see CSU become Regionaly Accredited. I feel that CSU could compete on a higher stage with it competitors. Some students may shy away from the lack of Regional Accreditation. If you are striving for a degree, and are willing to put in the time, the school will meet and or exceed your demands. 1-10 scale I would give them an 8.

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