Columbia Southern University Adds Concentrations to Four Degree Programs 

ORANGE BEACH, AL—Columbia Southern University (CSU) continues to create more educational opportunities with the addition of new concentrations and one postgraduate level certificate. The new program concentrations in communication and industrial hygiene were added to existing bachelor’s degree programs, including:

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration—Communication
• Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration—Communication 
• Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigation—Communication 
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health—Industrial Hygiene 
• Postgraduate Certificate in Fire Integrated Research

“Communication is a core function in any organization. Expanding these respective degree program offerings with a communication concentration provides an opportunity for our students to gain additional communication skills that we hope will help them in leading, interacting and effectively conveying information to various audiences,” said CSU President Ken Styron. 

These are the first group of programs CSU has launched in 2025, and more are expected to launch throughout the year. Last year, the university launched 54 new degree programs and concentrations.

About Columbia Southern University

As an innovator in online education, CSU was established in 1993 to provide an alternative to the traditional university experience for today’s adult learner. CSU offers online associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs such as business administration, criminal justice, fire administration and occupational safety and health. Visit columbiasouthern.edu or call (877) 347-6050 to learn more.