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Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University
21982 University Lane
Orange Beach, AL 36561

Official telephone: (251) 981-3772
Fax number: (251) 981-3815
Website: https://www.columbiasouthern.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Student:Faculty ratio: 37:1
Total faculty: 326 men, 300 women
Full-time faculty: 115 men, 114 women
Part-time faculty: 211 men, 186 women
Graduation rate: 28% within six years

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
accelerated program, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Navy ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • General Studies
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Information Technology
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Military and Strategic Leadership
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance, General
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Fire Services Administration
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Information Technology
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Certificates

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance, General
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Information Technology
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Project Management
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Diplomas

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance, General
  • Fire Services Administration
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
  • Project Management
  • Public Administration
Doctorates

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Fire Services Administration
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health, General

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for relevant life experience

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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