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Course Equivalency Guide
Find the general education credits that will transfer to Columbia Southern University.
We recommend confirming in advance that your credits will transfer to your preferred degree program.
| Course Name at Columbia Southern University | Course Name at Gateway Education | Credits Transferred |
|---|---|---|
BIO 1301 Non-Majors Biology | 3 | |
COM 1302 Fundamentals of Speech Communications | 3 | |
ECO 2301 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
ECO 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
EMS 2301 Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | |
EMS 2302 Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | |
ENG 1301 English Composition I | 3 | |
ENG 1302 English Composition II | 3 | |
ENG 3301 Technical Writing | 3 | |
HIS 1301 American History I | 3 | |
HIS 1305 Western Civilization I | 3 | |
HTH 1305 Pharmacology | 3 | |
HTH 2303 Pathophysiology | 3 | |
HTH 2303 Pathophysiology | 3 | |
Humanities A/B | Any of the following: | 3 |
MAT 1301 Liberal Arts Math | 3 | |
MAT 1302 College Algebra | 3 | |
MAT 2301 Elementary Statistics | 3 | |
MGT 3301 Principles of Management | 3 | |
Natural Sciences OR Open Electives | 3 | |
Natural Sciences OR Open Electives | 1 | |
Open Electives | Any of the following: | 1 |
Open Electives | 3 | |
PHI 2301 Philosophies of World Religions | 3 | |
PHI 2302 Contemporary Ethics | 3 | |
POL 2301 United States Government | 3 | |
PSY 1301 General Psychology | 3 | |
PSY 3303 Development Psychology | 3 | |
SOC 1301 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences OR Open Electives | Any of the following: | 3 |
About Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University, founded in 1993, is an accredited online university headquartered in Orange Beach, Alabama, designed to accommodate working professionals and adult learners seeking flexible educational options. CSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, criminal justice, fire science, healthcare, and occupational safety. Known for its affordability, flexible learning format, supportive student resources, and strong career-relevance, Columbia Southern University is particularly appealing to professionals seeking advancement while maintaining their work and personal commitments.