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BS - Occupational Safety and Health
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Career Opportunities
The Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Program is designed to prepare individuals for careers in the safety field in businesses and industries globally. Individuals will develop both technical and safety management skills for industrial applications and entrepreneurship. Students will anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace stress and accidents.
North Carolina A&T State University is an educational partner with the eArmyU initiative and a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC).
General Program Requirements
The admission of students to the undergraduate degree program in the department of Construction Management & Safety is based upon the general admission requirements of the University.
Department Requirements
Students who desire to matriculate in the Department of Construction Management & Safety must have a strong background in math, science and communication skills. Some computer skills are also recommended.
All majors in the department are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.0. A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all major courses.
Transfer credits will be accepted from previous accredited college experiences.
Military experiences will be evaluated and applied toward the degree where appropriate
(DANTES, AARTS, CLEP). Any student transferring to the Department of Construction
Management & Safety from other disciplines must have a minimum of 2.0.
Students must complete a minimum of 126 semester hours of University courses. Included in these 126 semester hours are major courses, which must be completed in order to receive the Bachelor of Science degree in the field.
Program of Study
Categories |
Credits Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 23 |
| Mathematics and Physical Sciences | 36 |
| Management and Human Relations | 24 |
| OSH Requirements | 43 |
| Total Degree Requirements | 126 |
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Robert Pyle, Interim Chairperson
Construction Management & Safety
Office: 110 Price Hall
Phone: (336) 334-7856
Fax: (336) 334-7433
Email: pyler@ncat.edu
Eve Andree, eArmyU Student Services Coordinator (POC)
School of Technology
Office: Smith Hall
Phone: (336) 334-7567
Fax: (336) 334-7433
Email: evea@ncat.edu
Course Offerings
| Course | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OSH 201 | Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| OSH 210 | Industrial Accident Prevention | 3 |
| OSH 312 | Accident Investigation Analysis and Records | 3 |
| OSH 411 | Hazardous Materials for the Safety Professional | 3 |
| OSH 413 | Industrial Hygiene I | 3 |
| OSH 414 | Principles of Fire Prevention | 3 |
| OSH 416 | Industrial Hygiene II | 4 |
| OSH 513 | Human Factors | 3 |
| OSH 516 | Occupational Safety and Health Management | 3 |
| OSH 632 | Design of Engineering Hazard Controls | 3 |
| OSH 672 | Safety System and Other Analytical Methods | 3 |
| OSH Electives | (See Recommended Electives Table Below) | 6 |
| OSH CO-OP Elective | (See Recommended Courses for CO-OP Electives Below) | 3 |
Recommended Courses for CO-OP Elective
| Course | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OSH 678 | Experiential Education I | 3 |
| OSH 679 | Experiential Education II | 3 |
Recommended Electives in Occupational Safety & Health
| Course | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OSH 393 | Safety Management | 3 |
| OSH 415 | Standards and Regulations in Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| OSH 515 | Evaluation for Occupational Safety & Health | 3 |
| OSH 517 | Materials Handling for the Safety Professional | 3 |
| OSH 555 | Health Physics | 3 |
| OSH 614 | Principles of Fire Prevention | 3 |
| OSH 637 | Machine & Welding Safety | 4 |
| OSH 642 | Electrical Safety | 3 |
Course Descriptions
OSH-201. Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health | Credit 3 (3-0)
This course is an introduction to the standards of the Occupational Safety and health Administration, and the job roles of the safety professional and the industrial hygienist. Course material shall include an introduction to quantitative problem solving and units of measure. An emphasis will be placed on the description of workplace environments.
OSH-210. Industrial Accident Prevention | Credit 3(3-0)
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of accident prevention. An emphasis is placed on educational and training methods; the identification and elimination of physical, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and fall hazards; and consumer product safety.
OSH-312. Accident Investigation Analysis and Records | Credit 3(2-2)
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of accident investigation including the importance, use, scope, and requirements of accident investigation. An emphasis is placed on casual analysis and the people, position, parts, and paper relevant to accident investigation. Topics of discussion also include record-keeping and reporting requirements of federal, state, and local agency standards. Prerequisite: OSH 211.
OSH-393. Safety Management | Credit 3(3-0)
This course focuses on the industrial manager’s role in preventing accidents, protecting workers’ health and maintaining safety awareness in the workplace. Prerequisite: Junior standing
OSH-411. Hazardous Materials for the Safety Professional | Credit 3(2-2)
This course is an introduction to the principles of liquid and solid hazardous waste management. An emphasis is placed on pertinent federal regulatory legislation and environmental effects of released contaminants. Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or equivalent, BIOL 361, and OSH 312.
OSH-413. Industrial Hygiene I | Credit 4(3-3)
This course is an overview of the principles of industrial hygiene. An emphasis is placed on the quantitative evaluation of physical and chemical work-place hazards and pertinent standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Topics of discussion include industrial noise, particulate, solvents, hazard communication, heat stress, and biohazards. Reference is made to the anatomical systems affected by exposures. Laboratory work emphasizes hands-on experience with state-of-the-art industrial hygiene survey equipment. Prerequisites: PHYS 226 and 236, or equivalent CHEM 107 and 221, or equivalent BIOL 361, OSH 312, and MATH 112 or equivalent.
OSH-414. Principles of Fire Prevention | Credit 3(2-2)
This course is an introduction to the principles of fire prevention and fire theory. An emphasis is placed on the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Agency and pertinent standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Prerequisites: CHEM 107, or equivalent, and OSH 312.
OSH-415. Standards and Regulations in Occupational Safety and Health | Credit 3(3-0)
This course is an overview of regulatory compliance in the field of occupational safety and health. An emphasis is placed on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for general industry and construction. Prerequisite: OSH 312.
OSH-416. Industrial Hygiene II | Credit 4(3-3)
This course is a continuation of OSH 413. Topics of discussion include ionizing radiation, non-ionizing radiation, ergonomics, toxicology, industrial ventilation, general ventilation, and respiratory protection. An emphasis is placed on methods of control of work place hazards. Prerequisite: OSH 413.