2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management
For more information, please visit the program description page here.
Requirements for a Major in Occupational Safety and Health Management
Students planning to major in occupational safety and health management degree must complete the following requirements:
1. General University Degree Requirements
As identified in the General Academic Policies section of the Grand Valley State University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog.
2. OSH Core:
Forty-eight semester hours
- OSH 300 - Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Credits: 3
- OSH 310 - Hazard Control Credits: 3
- OSH 316 - Health and Safety Techniques Credits: 3
- OSH 326 - Principles of Industrial Hygiene Credits: 3
- OSH 330 - Principles of Loss Control Credits: 3
- OSH 350 - Behavioral Aspects of Safety Credits: 3
- OSH 400 - Critical Incident Analysis Credits: 3
- OSH 410 - Ergonomic Safety Engineering Credits: 3
- OSH 414 - Environmental Safety and Health Regulations Credits: 3
- OSH 424 - Fire Science Credits: 3
- OSH 440 - Safety and Health Program Development Credits: 3
- OSH 490 - Internship in Occupational Safety and Health Management Credits: 3 to 6
- OSH 495 - Safety and Health Administration Credits: 3
3. OSH Electives:
In addition to the above, students must take nine hours of electives. Electives must be approved by their OSH Advisor.
- OSH 360 - Motor Fleet Safety Credits: 3
- OSH 370 - Product Safety and Liability Credits: 3
- OSH 416 - Advanced Industrial Hygiene Credits: 3
- OSH 420 - Health Care Facility Safety Credits: 3
- OSH 430 - Construction Safety Credits: 3
4. OSH Science Cognate:
Twenty-four semester hours:
- One year of chemistry to include one lab course (8-10 hours of chemistry)
- PHY 200 - Physics for the Life Sciences (4 credits)
- Electives: 10-12 semester hours of behavioral or natural sciences with OSH advisor approval.
5. B.S. Degree Cognate
Students must take the following courses:
- MTH 110 - Algebra Credits: 4
- MTH 125 - Survey of Calculus Credits: 3 OR STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics (3 credits): 3 Credits
- PHY 200 - Physics for the Life Sciences Credits: 4