Safety & Occupational Health Applied Sciences Minor
A minor in Safety and Occupational Applied Sciences (SOHAS) provides the tools for a student to provide an organization or company with insights and assistance in recognizing safety hazards in the workplace. The series of courses are based on a background in safety regulations, hazard communication, and safety training and are ideal for a student who plans to work in an industrial setting or planning on being an independent contractor or craftsperson. Some typical professions that would benefit from a minor in SOHAS are commercial and creative artists, theater management, chemistry, environmental sciences, physical education and coaching, architecture, and sustainable product design and innovation.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements (20 credits) | ||
| ISSAFE-101 | Safety Awareness | 4 |
| SAFE-202 | Occupational Safety | 4 |
| SAFE-216 | Safety Standards & Regulations | 4 |
| Select a minimum of two of the following: | 8 | |
| Applied Safety Science | ||
| Human Factors in Safety | ||
| Risk Management | ||
| Systems & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Safety Management Systems | ||
| Safe and Environ Law | ||
| Fire & Hazmat Response | ||
| Industrial Hygiene | ||
| Critical Incident Response | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Upon completion of the Safety Occupational Health Applied Sciences Minor, student will be:
- Prepared for a variety of occupational safety and health program management positions in the private and public sector. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, hazard identification and prioritization, problem solving, cost effectiveness, professional skills in programmatic management, and safety and environmental regulatory compliance. Graduates will have the capacity to pursue graduate study, participate in applied research, or transition directly into careers in loss control, risk management, organizational safety, and consulting.