Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health

Certificate in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health

This program provides individuals with the technical and professional knowledge and skills required to improve health and safety practices in the workplace. The program is designed to increase the knowledge and expertise of personnel associated with the field of occupational safety and health. Enrollment in a degree program is not required for enrollment in the certificate program. However, students interested in pursuing a degree may apply the credits earned through this certificate program to selected baccalaureate degree programs.

Required (12 credits):

IT	215	Hazardous Materials Safety Management
IT	275	Principles of Industrial Hygiene
IT	357	Occupational Safety and Health Regulatory Issues
IT	457	Workplace Safety and Health

Electives (6 credits):

IT	241	Introduction to Environmental Studies
IT	325	Methods and Materials of Occupational Safety & Health Education
IT	328	Ergonomics
IT	242	Introduction to Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
IT	411	ISO 14000 Series of International Environmental Standards
PLS	250	Workers’ Compensation

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