Program Description

The Bachelor 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 professional level in industry. The BS OSH degree program has been identified as Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Individuals who graduate with a BS in the current program may apply to the BCSP for their Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation. This designation will allow graduates to obtain a waiver for the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) examination requirement in pursuit of their Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation. The degree program is also board-approved through the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM).

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.

This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Formulate solutions to control occupational hazards.
• Develop team-based approaches to minimize occupational hazards.
• Analyze workplaces to identify occupational hazards.
• Apply safety and health-related theory and technology.

Maritime Safety Concentration

The Maritime Safety concentration equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure safety in maritime environments. Students learn to analyze maritime environments, identify risks, and propose evidence-based solutions to promote safety and compliance. Through practical experiences like simulations and case studies, students gain hands-on skills in hazard control, risk assessment, and emergency management.

Concentration Outcomes

• Propose research-based solutions that promote a safe maritime work environment.
• Analyze maritime workplaces to identify occupational hazards.