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Associate-to-Bachelor's in Occupational Safety & Health

1 Year
Duration
14
Courses
84
Credit Hours
$24,000
Total Cost

This track focuses on Occupational Safety & Health, preparing students with the safety and response knowledge the field expects at the Associate-to-Bachelor's level.

Graduates are equipped to pursue relevant safety and emergency response career paths, with a self-paced format built for students balancing work and other commitments.

1
Core Courses
8 Courses
OSAFS-070
Fundamentals of Loss Control
Covers the foundational principles behind preventing workplace losses and incidents.
  • Loss prevention basics
  • Incident cost analysis
  • Workplace loss control programs
OSAFS-451
Introduction to Safety & Risk Analysis
Introduces methods for identifying and analyzing workplace safety risks.
  • Risk identification basics
  • Hazard analysis fundamentals
  • Risk assessment methodology
OSAFS-556
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
A broad orientation to the occupational safety and health field.
  • OSH regulatory overview
  • Workplace safety fundamentals
  • Occupational health basics
OSAFS-621
Introduction to Fire Sciences
Introduces the foundational science and principles behind fire behavior.
  • Fire behavior basics
  • Combustion fundamentals
  • Overview of fire science careers
OSAFS-791
Introduction to Rescue Techniques
Covers foundational rescue techniques used in emergency response.
  • Basic rescue procedures
  • Rescue equipment fundamentals
  • Scene safety in rescue operations
NS-810
Basic Human Physiology
Introduces how the human body responds to physical stress and injury.
  • Basic physiological systems
  • Body's stress response
  • Injury and recovery basics
OSAFS-811
Legal Perspective of Safety & Health
Covers the legal and regulatory framework governing workplace safety.
  • Safety regulation overview
  • Legal liability basics
  • Compliance requirements
OSAFS-860
Introduction to Hazardous Materials
Introduces the identification and handling of hazardous materials.
  • Hazmat classification basics
  • Safe handling procedures
  • Hazmat response fundamentals
2
Specialist Courses
6 Courses
OSH-223
Introduction to Industrial Ergonomics
Introduces designing workplaces to reduce injury and improve efficiency.
  • Ergonomic design basics
  • Workplace injury prevention
  • Ergonomic assessment fundamentals
OSH-531
Special Topics in Occupational Safety
Covers emerging and specialized topics within occupational safety.
  • Current occupational safety research
  • Specialized safety intervention approaches
  • Emerging trends in workplace safety
OSH-574
Fundamental of Occupational Safety
Covers the foundational principles behind maintaining a safe workplace.
  • Core workplace safety principles
  • Hazard recognition fundamentals
  • Safety culture basics
OSH-631
Principles of Risk Management
Introduces the guiding principles behind managing organizational risk.
  • Risk identification principles
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Risk management planning basics
OSH-701
Basics of Human Anatomy
Introduces human anatomy relevant to understanding workplace injuries.
  • Musculoskeletal system basics
  • Injury mechanisms overview
  • Anatomy relevant to ergonomics
OSH-779
Introduction to Fire Safety
Introduces fire safety principles relevant to workplace safety programs.
  • Workplace fire safety basics
  • Fire prevention in industrial settings
  • Fire safety compliance overview
$24,000
Total Program Cost
$286
Per Credit Hour
84
Total Credit Hours

Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.

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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.

01

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Complete the online application with your basic and academic details.

02

Advisor Review

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03

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