Occupational Safety and Health -AAS-T - Fully online degree
The Occupational Safety and Health Technician Associate in Applied Science-T Degree program provides students with the foundation, knowledge, and skills to prevent accidents and health hazards to workers, the community, and the environment. The health and safety concepts covered in the curriculum are applicable to all industry sectors, including public agencies and private companies.
Assumptions:
- Students have basic computer and internet knowledge
- Minimum placement in AENGL 093 or ENGLP 093
Degree Pathway
This is a suggested degree pathway, a sequence of courses to earn the degree completely online. Please connect with an advisor to customize your program to meet your needs.
- Fall 
- Winter 
- Spring 
- Summer
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOBDV 100 | |
Career and College Success | Minimum placement in AENGL 093 or Bridge 093. | 3 |
| OSH 100 | |
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health | n/a | 5 |
| OSH 140 | |
Regulatory Environment | n/a | 3 |
| BSTEC 130 | |
Computer Fundamentals | n/a | 5 |
Total: 16 credits
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSH 110 | |
Safety Management | n/a | 5 |
| OSH 150 | |
Workers Compensation and Risk Management | n/a | 3 |
| ENGL& 101 | |
Business Communication | Placement through Testing & Assessment Services; or ENGL 99 or PREP 99 or certified equivalent, with minimum grade of 2.0 is required to take this course. | 5 |
Total: 13 credits
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSH 160 | |
Incident Investigation | n/a | 3 |
| OSH 190 | |
Industrial Security | n/a | 3 |
| MATH& 146 | |
Introduction to Statistics | MATH 84/87 with a minimum grade of 2.5; MATH 94/97 with a minimum grade of 2.0; or PREP 87, ABE 87, or HSC 87 with a minimum grade of 3.0; and placement in ENGL& 101. May require proctored exam. | 5 |
Total: 11 credits
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONST 250 | |
Safety and Accident Prevention | n/a | 3 |
| OSH 240 | |
Handling Hazardous Materials | n/a | 4 |
Total: 7 credits
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSH 170 | |
Safety Training Techniques | n/a | 3 |
| MGMT 270 | |
Project Management I: Project Scope and Requirements | n/a | 5 |
| Any class listed in the Natural Sciences
section of the degree program requirement sheet.
|
|
Suggested Class:
Human Biology w/Lab
|
Placement in both ENGL 99 and MATH 81 or MATH 87 is required to take this course | 5 |
Total: 13 credits
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSH 220 | |
Industrial Hygiene | n/a | 5 |
| PSYCH& 100 | |
General Psychology | n/a | 5 |
|
Any class listed in the Natural Sciences section of the degree program requirement sheet.
|
|
Suggested Class: ENVS& 101 | Placement in both ENGL 99 and MATH 81 or MATH 87 is required to take this course. | 5 |
Total: 15 credits
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSH 230 | |
Ergonomics | n/a | 3 |
| ENGL& 235 | |
Technical Writing | Completion of ENGL& 101 with a minimum grade of 2.0 is required to take this course. | 5 |
|
Any class listed in the Humanities section of the degree program requirement sheet.
|
|
Suggested Class: Public Speaking | Completion of ENGL& 101 with a minimum grade of 2.0 is required to take this course. | 5 |
Total: 13 credits
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSH 291 | |
OSH Internship/Capstone | Register for a minimum of 3 credits. | 3 |
| MGMT 100 | |
Human Relations in Organizations | n/a | 5 |
|
Any 3 or more credit course from the degree program requirement sheet electives course list. |
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Suggested Course: Intro to Emerg Management and Homeland Security | Placement in both ENGL 99 and MATH 81 or MATH 87 is required to take this course. | 5 |
Total: 13 credits
Grand Total: 101 credits
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