Columbia Southern University offers completely online safety degrees. Covering a range of subjects such as hazardous materials management, construction safety and accident investigation, our associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of workplace safety and health standards.

Since September 11, 2001, the demand for occupational safety and health specialists has grown along with the increased need for emergency preparedness. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, federal, state and local government jobs are expected to continue their growth through 2014.

Online Safety Degrees at Columbia Southern University

• AAS Occupational Safety & Health
• BS Occupational Safety & Health
• BS Occupational Safety & Health with Concentration in Fire Science
• BS Environmental Management
• MS Occupational Safety & Health
• MS Occupational Safety & Health Concentration in Environmental Management

CSU associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in occupational safety and health meet the educational requirements mandated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for the Associate Safety Professional designation (ASP) and the Certified Safety Professional designation (CSP).

In addition, CSU bachelor’s and master’s degrees in occupational safety and health and master’s degree in emergency services management have been approved by the Institute for Safety and Health Management as meeting the educational requirements for the Certified Safety and Health Manager designation (CSHM).

As a result of CSU's approval status with the ISHM, those who complete our bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health are eligible to receive the Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) designation.