College of Education and Professional Studies
Occupational Safety and Health
Bachelor of Science | Major
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management
Safety professionals save lives and increase organizational effectiveness every day.
In our Occupational Safety and Health Management program, you will study various concepts and principles from diverse areas such as business administration, enforcement, engineering, health, risk management, and statistics to prevent harm to people, property, and the environment. Through hazard analysis and risk reduction, Occupational Safety and Health Management professionals create safe and healthy work settings in industries such as agriculture, petrochemical, government, construction, insurance, and many more.
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Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction
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What You'll Study
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ABET Accreditation
The Occupational Health and Safety Management program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET, a non-governmental organization which accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology at the associate, bachelor and master degree levels.
Foundation Courses
- BIOL 201 - Human Physiology
- ECON 130 - Foundations for Business Analytics
- MATH 153 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics I
- MATH 155 - Applied Precalculus
- PHYS 106 - Physics Inquiry
- PSY 101 - General Psychology
Chemistry Courses
- CHEM 101 - Chemistry and Planet Earth
- CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry
- CHEM 111LAB - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 181 - General Chemistry I
- CHEM 181LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory I
Professional Management Courses
- ADMG 385 - IT Tools for Professional Communications
- BUS 241 - Legal Environment of Business
- COM 345 - Business and Professional Speaking
- HRM 381 - Management of Human Resources
Statistics Courses
- BUS 221 - Introductory Business Statistics
- MATH 211 - Statistical Concepts and Methods
Management Courses
- MGT 380 - Organizational Management
- PSY 456 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Project Management Courses
- ADMG 374 - Project Management
- ETSC 455 - Engineering Project Management
Technical Courses
- SHM 301 - Fundamentals of Safety and Health Management
- SHM 302 - Workplace Safety and Substance Abuse Program
- SHM 323 - Construction Safety and Health
- SHM 325 - General Industry Safety and Health
- SHM 351 - Incident Analysis
- SHM 353 - Risk and Insurance
- SHM 371 - Emergency Planning and Preparedness
- SHM 377 - Hazardous Materials Management
- SHM 379 - Facility and Building Safety
- SHM 454 - Risk Management Principles and Practices
- SHM 471 - Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
- SHM 472 - Ergonomics
- SHM 474 - Safety and Health Management Systems
- SHM 477 - Environmental Management
- SHM 480 - Safety and Health Laboratory
- SHM 481 - Evolving Issues in Safety and Health Management
- SHM 485 - Safety and Health Management Capstone
- SHM 490 - Cooperative Education
Inventive
Solve real-world problems with classes like SHM 472-Ergonomics where you redesign a product that you find difficult to use and pitch it “Shark Tank”-style, showcasing concepts such as control mapping, awkward postures, and cognitive overload.
Credentialed
The bachelor’s degree program in safety and health management is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Certified
Our BS degree meets the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Qualified Academic Program (QAP) requirements. Graduates are eligible to apply and secure the nationally recognized Graduate Safety Practitioner® (GSP®) designation upon graduation.
On-the-Job-Experience
Through this program, you’ll participate in an internship where you apply your knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to real-world situations.
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We offer one of the few, four-year Occupational Safety and Health Management degrees on the West Coast.
Security
Graduates of the SHM program have a nearly 100% job placement rate. Almost all students receive multiple offers or continue to graduate school.
Starting Salary
The average median annual base salary for OS&H professionals is $89,000.
Why Study Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction at Central?
- At CWU, you’ll actively participate in practical experiences that bring theory to life—designing, building, and testing to solve real-world problems and gain a competitive edge in your career.
- Our faculty bring years of real-world expertise into the classroom, offering you mentorship and practical insights to help you thrive in your field.
- With strong industry connections and training, our graduates are in high demand, often securing jobs even before graduation.
Careers Opportunities
Safety Manager
Field Safety Advisor
Safety Health Officer
Safety Specialist
Safety Technician
Safety Engineer