Environmental Health and Safety, B.S.

Program Educational Objectives

The Environmental Health and Safety program contributes to the institution’s mission by offering a high-quality baccalaureate degree that meets and exceeds the educational outcomes-based criteria established by the American Society of Safety Engineers for a B.S. degree in a safety-related career field. The graduates the Environmental Health and Safety program are prepared to become effective safety and health professionals. During their first five years after graduation, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate excellent technical capabilities in evaluating & controlling environmental/ workplace hazardous conditions and practices.
2. Effectively analyze & develop cost effective safe operating procedures and EHS programs.
3. Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, managers and citizens in building a safe productive organization and community.
4. Be responsible citizens and effectively work with labor & mgt. in addressing workplace EHS issues.
5. Apply sound design methodology in multidisciplinary areas to measure, evaluate and analyze EHS performance.
6. Uphold professional, environmental, cultural, diversity, ethical standards and contemporary knowledge in EHS practice.
7. Continue their professional advancement through life-long learning.
8. Enhance the community through civic responsibility and the promotion of economic development.
9. Competently use mathematical methods, engineering analysis and computations, and measurement and instrumentation techniques for compliance to EHS standards, regulations & codes.
10. Practice effective oral and written communication skills.
11. Demonstrate Leadership in the Profession by active participation in EHS organizations.

Student Outcomes

Baccalaureate degree students graduating from the Environmental Health and Safety program at Oakland University will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Design and evaluate a comprehensive safety and health program.
2. Use the techniques, skills and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice.
3. Be proficient in written composition and oral communications.
4. Apply science knowledge to solve problems using algebra, statistics, human physiology and anatomy, physics, chemistry, as it pertains to EHS practice.
5. Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and develop control strategies for hazardous conditions and work practices.
6. Identify and apply applicable standards, regulations, and codes for hazard control and work programs.
7. Work effectively on multidisciplinary teams.
8. Design, conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data to provide control solutions to EHS issues.
9. Recognize and appreciate professional and ethical responsibilities of EHS professionals.
10. Synthesize contemporary EHS issues and the impacts of their solutions within a global and societal context.
11. Engage in continued professional development through graduate study, professional cert. and to become lifelong learners.

Grade Point Policy

Environmental Health and Safety majors must achieve minimum course grades of C in all math and science courses. Environmental Health and Safety majors and minors must achieve minimum course grades of C+ in all required EHS courses. A final course grade below the required minimum places a student on probation, which requires a meeting with the program director or a designated representative to discuss a method of remediation. In most cases, the method of remediation involves repeating the course in which the unsatisfactory grade was earned. See repeating courses for additional information.

Transfer Courses

Individuals who already have a degree from a regionally accredited associate or bachelor degree program may transfer a maximum of 62 credits that apply to the B.S. in Environmental Health and Safety degree program requirements.