The Department of Allied Health Sciences offers a post-baccalaureate online certificate program in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). The 15-credit certificate program may be completed entirely online. For students who wish and are able to experience one or more courses in a classroom environment, however, some courses also are offered in a classroom.

The certificate program is designed for individuals who possess a bachelor’s degree and who wish to enter the exciting and growing profession of occupational safety and health. It is also designed for individuals already practicing in the profession but who are interested in gaining an academic foundation to improve their work performance and enhance their professional advancement.

Requirements

In addition to the Graduate School general requirements for Certificate Programs, the following course work is required (each course is equivalent to three credits):

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Required Core Courses
AH 3570	Health and Safety Management in the Workplace	3
AH 3571	Health Hazards in the Workplace	3
AH 3573	Health and Safety Standards in the Workplace	3
Elective Courses
Select two of the following:		6
AH 3173	Psychology of Workplace Safety
AH 3175E	Environmental Health
AH 3275	HAZWOPER
AH 3278	Worker's Compensation
AH 3574	Ergonomics
Total Credits		15

Each required and elective course taken must be passed with a grade of B (not B-) or higher to count toward the certificate requirements.