Overview

Safety has been at the core of CSU’s academic focus since the very beginning. Established in 1993, CSU’s occupational safety and health degree programs have set the foundation for safety education. Recognized as an industry leader, Columbia Southern University’s online Associate of Science in occupational safety and health is taught by experts in the safety field, many of whom are involved in advancing the industry on a national scale. This degree program reflects the relevant curriculum and instruction needed to explore a number of safety careers including health and safety manager, safety consultant, safety specialist and more.

Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.

Program Description

The Associate of Science in Occupational Safety and Health degree program provides students with a flexible, relevant, and current curriculum that includes opportunities for students to demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge in safety and health theory and technology necessary to function at the safety and health technician level in industry.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

• Examine the role of the safety and health technician within the organization and industry.
• Explain basic workplace hazard analysis and control technologies and processes.
• Identify laws, regulations, and standards that apply to the field of occupational safety and health.
• Apply safety and health-related theory and technology to real-world situations.