Internship Informational Meeting
A brief meeting will be held that is required for OSH 490 students to attend in EC617.
Feb 20, 2025
Welcome to Occupational Safety and Health Management at GVSU!
The fully ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management (OSHM) degree at Grand Valley is designed to equip individuals with the essential skills for entry-level positions in safety management, industrial hygiene, and environmental protection, while concurrently laying the groundwork for professional certification. The demand for proficient, fully-qualified safety professionals is on the rise in Michigan and across the nation.
WHY STUDY OSHM AT GVSU?
Accredited program
Teaching-oriented approach
Professional certification upon graduation
Hands-on Learning
Paid internships
Nearly 100% job placement
“I've had the opportunity to participate in internships in many different industries, from automotive research and development to manufacturing to the entertainment industry. My most valuable experiences were two professional internships with The Walt Disney Company, an Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Internship, and a WSA (Quality Engineering) Internship”
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Nicholas Stanley '24
Mission
To prepare exceptional professionals who will impact the safety and health of today and tomorrow's workforce.
Vision
To create a learning environment that fosters critical thinking, ethical behavior, and encourages life long learning.
Core Values
- Professional and ethical behavior
- Respect and appreciation of differences
- Life long learning
- Social responsibility
News
Michigan Safety Conference 2025
The Michigan Safety Conference will be held on April 15th and 16th, 2025 in Lansing, MI.
Feb 14, 2025
Winter 2025 Career and Internship Fair
The GVSU Winter Career and Internship Fair is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th at 1pm. Learn more at gvsu.edu/osh/cif
Jan 14, 2025
Events
Michigan Safety Conference 2025
April 15, 2025 All Day
The Michigan Safety Conference is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the improvement of workplace safety and health practices in the State of Michigan. The Michigan Safety...
Michigan Safety Conference 2025
April 16, 2025 All Day
The Michigan Safety Conference is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the improvement of workplace safety and health practices in the State of Michigan. The Michigan Safety...
Senior / Alumni Spotlights
Gloria Benguche '25
"As a first-generation college student, I entered college undecided, unsure of my career path, but always had an interest in S.T.E.M. Initially, I pursued a degree in mechanical engineering, but after some time, my academic advisor introduced me to OSH"