Occupational Safety & Health Reviews

CSU is simply OUTSTANDING!

By: w3srl (Graduate) on March 22, 2008

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I returned to college after a long hiatus, and researched my choices for distance education very carefully.  Out of the many colleges to choose from I kept coming back to Columbia Southern University for several compelling reasons:

1.	Flexibility.  The open-enrollment system and no mandatory "chat" sessions was a major consideration.  You enroll in a class when YOU are ready, and you have up to 10 weeks to complete it.  For those of us in public safety and others with equally demanding schedules, this is a huge benefit.

2.	Quality.  CSU's faculty members are top-notch professionals in their fields.  Many are working professionals themselves and practice what they preach, rather than simply teaching from the text.  The coursework incorporates scenarios from real-life situations and encourages the student to use their experiences in their course assignments.  

3.	Value.  I challenge you to find another online university that provides as much "bang for your buck" as Columbia Southern University does for it's students.  Both the undergraduate and graduate tuition rates are reasonable, and if your employer becomes a "learning partner" with CSU there is an additional 10% discount.  All textbooks are included in the tuition when you choose the "per course" enrollment option and there are no hidden "fees."

One of my lifelong goals has been to complete my college education and Columbia Southern University gave me the opportunity to do so without putting either my professional or family lives on hold.  Enthusiasm must really be contagious, because four of my co-workers are now affiliated with Columbia Southern University and several more are considering it. I can tell you that after my undergraduate experience at CSU I really haven’t looked at many other graduate programs.  I will be back at CSU in the fall for my masters degree.

BS Degree In Human Resource Management

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on February 13, 2008

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I have just completed my BS degree in Human resource Management at Columbia Southern University.  I must say that with my Marine Corps job and the Great opportunity that CSU gave me to complete my degree while serving the country. I would highly reccomend anyone to get thier online degree from this great college. I am currently enrolled in my Masters Degree in Project Management.

Excellent University

By: ideasindigital (In Progress) on December 4, 2007

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CSU is an excellent university with high ethical and academic standards, highly-skilled professors who have the work skills to back their class knowledge, and the most outstanding customer service and support of any institution or business I have had the pleasure to experience. (I regularly interface with many companies per day).
You are truly treated as a valued customer at CSU, not as a child in "school".  Classes are very challenging, more so than in traditional classroom programs, and are well organized. I researched 10 other online programs before choosing CSU. CSU wins hands-down with 10-week flexible classes, free books (yes, free!), well-accepted DETC accreditation, and excellent, timely support. They cater to the returning adult learner with clearly organized class instructions, fast instructor callbacks, great online library resources, only $250/credit for graduate classes, payment plan options, etc.
The 10-week courses start when you sign up for them, anytime. You may finish the classes early if you are able.
I have reasearched to also find that employers do not look down upon CSU online degrees. The transfer rate of DETC accredited universities' credits to traditional universities is said to be about 70%.
I would not be able to commit to full time traditional college classes. This is a great option for the working person.

Keeping People Safe Through Knowledge

By: skelly.ken (Graduate) on October 2, 2007

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The information for which I have studied is critical to the safety of others.  The Occupational Safety & Health Engineering program has provided me with the data and knowledge to make informed decisions regarding the safety of others.

In these troubled times, CSU has demonstrated a committment to providing quality academic studies and support to it's students

Able to pursue my calling, my career

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on October 2, 2007

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I had to quit school at Auburn University due to personal reasons a few years ago. I was working two jobs to support my family and could not go to school and take classes full time. 

Becuase of the online format, I was able to finish my degree, I was able to pursue my calling, my career in Safety. I am very fortune it to be able to help others and have recommended this school to others as well that are currently enrolled at CSU.

PhD

By: oshman (Graduate) on October 2, 2007

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I rec'd a PHD at CSU for occupational safety and health although it is no longer offered.

OSH Degree Online - outstanding

By: jwhidbee1 (Graduate) on August 19, 2007

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I completed 90% of my degree with CSU and enjoyed every bit of it!  The flexibility of schedules, the courses and the associated workload is second to none!  The professors are very knowledgeable and always available to assist when needed.  I would still be attending CSU for my Masters if they had a program for Emergency Management (my chosen degree concentration).  
CSU was recommended to me by my supervisor who also completed his BS and Masters at CSU and my recommendation to my brother and sister have resulted in their pursuit of a degree from CSU.

Outstanding MS OSH/EM

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on July 17, 2007

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I'm a proud graduate of CSU’s MS OSH/EM program.  CSU not only exceeded my expectations in online education, it provided me with a challenging and valuable program that clearly exceeded the quality I found in the traditional college I previously attended.  I would recommend this program to anyone.

OS&H/EM - great program

By: sdouglas2004 (Graduate) on July 17, 2007

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I completed the M.S. OSH/EM program in about 3 years. I feel that I received top-notch instruction and that the education I received increased my credibility and marketability. I am an environmental consultant and an officer in the military reserve. My recent promotion in both occupations is due in part to my completion of this degree. 

The typical CSU student is already a working professional who doesn't have the ability to sit in a traditional classroom because of his/her work schedule. That being said, this type of student is going to be more experienced and disciplined than a traditional student. I found my fellow classmates to be knowledgeable, articulate and always willing to help each other out. Most of my professors were working in the field they taught, so they were able to relay current information, not the information they learned 30 years ago. 

CSU is a great institution with a lot of proud students and alumni. That pride is well justified.

Strongly Recommended

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on July 11, 2007

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Columbia Southern University makes very good use of available technology to deliver top-notch courses to their students.  This is accomplished through Blackboard software, discussion boards, the use of video lectures, and software plug-ins.  

I have attended one other DETC institution and strongly feel that CSU offers vastly superior value.  The amount of coursework can be staggering at first but, as you continue through your degree, you realize that you are becoming far better versed in the subject matter than your non-CSU peers.  Thus, the quality of the education is far superior while the cost remains reasonable.

I have and will continue to reccomend CSU to peers.

Great MS Program

By: wflb2 (Graduate) on July 11, 2007

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Very good accredited program. I have learned a great deal with CSU and their professors. Highly qualified teaching staff and very student friendly. Even those of us that are Baby-Boomers! CSU is a great learning institution.

Great value

By: dkbaum (In Progress) on July 11, 2007

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I am working on my final class for my bachelor's degree.  Compared to some highly respected traditional schools that I have attended, I can honestly say that I have had to do more work here.  The information learned has been very beneficial to my career.  Overall a great value.

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