BS or BA in Occupational Health Science
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Occupational Health and Safety professionals are scientist and engineers committed to protecting the health and safety of people in the workplace and the community. Protecting people… The goal of the OHS professional is to keep workers, their families, and the community healthy and safe. They play a vital part in ensuring that federal, state, and local laws and regulations are followed in the work environment.
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Cost:
[$ per credit hour]
Time to Complete:
[total time needed]
Modality Offered:
[online or on-campus]
Credential:
BS
Why study OHS at UNA?
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Accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Commission (ANSAC) of ABET. |
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Recognized as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Graduates of a QAP are eligible to apply for the Graduate Safety Practitioner® (GSP®), a BCSP-approved credential necessary to apply for the Certified Safety Professional® (CSP®). |
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UNA's OHS program is a long-time recipient of a Training Project Grant (TPG) from the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH). The student support provided by this grant consists of academic scholarships and the funding of student academic activities. |
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High-quality instruction by expert faculty |
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Classrooms and laboratory facilities are outfitted with state-of-the art equipment |
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High placement rate for graduates. Approximately 80% of our students receive an offer for full time employment before graduation. |
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Program Requirements
What can I do with an OHS degree?
| Common job titles include: | Occupational Health and Safety Specialist -or- Engineer Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist -or- Engineer Loss Control Consultant Risk Manager Industrial Hygienist |
| OHS professionals are not limited to a particular type of industry or role. They can be employed in a variety of organizations such as: | Manufacturing companies Chemical companies Hazardous waste companies Consulting firms Insurance companies Research laboratories Hospitals Colleges and universities Government |
| Compensation | Salary depends on many variables, including education, tenure, certification and geographic location
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The demand for competent, highly-qualified OHS professionals continues to grow in Alabama and the country as a whole. According to the Bureau for Labor Statistics, jobs for occupational health and safety specialists are predicted to grow 7% to 10% over the next ten years.