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x remove Occupational Safety and Health Management, B.S.
Credits Required
120
Format
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

You will study a variety of topics:

  • Administration
  • Behavior and safety
  • Chemistry
  • Critical incident analysis
  • Environmental science
  • Fire science
  • Hazard control
  • Industrial hygiene
  • Physics
  • Safety program development

In addition, you will complete experiential learning via paid internships, gaining valuable job experience before graduation.

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Career Options

With above-average job growth and excellent job placement near 100%, opportunities for OSHM graduates exist from local manufacturing to Fortune 500 companies, in a wide range of occupational settings:

  • Assistive technology
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Chemical plants
  • Construction sites
  • Health care
  • Insurance companies
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Product manufacturing

Median income for OSHM in Michigan is $91,000 per year, with national averages at $98,000. (BCSP 2020 Salary Survey)

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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health Management at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • Auditing
  • Occupational Safety and Health Management
  • Safety Training
  • Occupational Hygiene
  • Risk Management
  • Ergonomics

Source: EMSI, 2020

 

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