Online Bachelor's in Occupational Safety
Learn How to Keep the Workplace Safe and Workers Healthy
The online Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety degree prepares you with the knowledge you’ll need to build a lasting career as a safety professional. Explore the diverse field of occupational safety as you learn to minimize risks and hazards in the workplace. Gain the skills you’ll need to create safe and healthy work environments for professionals in a variety of different occupational settings. Stay competitive as a working safety professional while building your network through interaction with other students and a faculty of fire and safety professionals.
Occupational Safety
During the Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety you’ll learn to apply cutting-edge research and concepts to address today’s occupational safety challenges and lead the way in this emerging field. Learn to create safe work environments that allow for the highest degree of physical, mental, and social well being for workers.
Take the Next Step Towards Your Degree
Below you’ll find more information about this program, visit the About EKU section to learn more about the school and our faculty. The Admissions section will explain our undergraduate admissions requirements, and provide you with tuition and financial aid information. Learn more about earning your degree online, and get started today.
For information on the OSHA training institute at EKU please visit http://osha.eku.edu/
Occupational Safety Degree Overview
Earn your Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety from EKU and learn to create safe and healthy workplaces, work within OSHA standards, and build your safety career for the future.
Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety – Curriculum
Learn more about the curriculum and courses offered in Eastern Kentucky University’s online Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety program.
Why Occupational Safety?
Occupational safety is a rewarding career path for people from many different professional backgrounds. The goal is to keep workers safe regardless of where they work, and make sure employers institute policies that make the work environment safe and healthy.
I have completed an Associates Degree @ Cincinnati State and want to continue my education through the Bachelor’s degree. How often are required classes offered.
Hi Sherry,
I would suggest that you fill out the form on this page to discuss this with an enrollment advisor on the program. They will be able to provide you with detailed information on the classes.
Thanks!
Is the online bachelor degree in Occupational Safety an ABET accredited program?
Hi Jason,
We are actually working towards obtaining ABET accreditation but we do not currently have it.
Thanks!
Is this program the same as a Bachelors of Science in HEALTH and safety? Also what are the tuition costs as far as someone living in Chicago trying to take this online course?
Hi Lena,
No, this is a Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety. For information on tuition costs please visit this page: http://safetymanagement.eku.edu/admissions/tuition-and-fees/
Thanks!
I was wondering if EKU curriculum was in accordance to the American Society of Safety Engineers certifications such as Certified Safety Professional.
Hi James,
The program curriculum does prepare you for the CSP exam.
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I do not have an associates degree. A high school degree is the highest I have. Can I still enroll in the BA for Occupational Safety at EKU?
Hi Jeff- Please review the admissions requirements on this page: http://safetymanagement.eku.edu/admissions/requirements/undergraduate-admissions-requirements/
As long as you meet these requirements you will be able to apply to the program. Thanks!
Hello, I already have my Associate in Arts, have completed OSHA courses and currently working on the CSHO. I also have approximately 5 years working in construction and safety. Is there a possibilty to get credit for some courses because of the courses i have completed and my work experience? Thank you!
Hi Martin, we do accept some transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions. To find out how many of your courses would transfer in please fill out the form on this page and an enrollment advisor will get in touch with you soon. Thanks!
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Is this online bachelor degree available for international student, I am from Indonesia, can I online studying from my home town in Indonesia.
Hi Agus, this degree is 100% online. Please fill out the form on this page and an enrollment advisor will get in touch with you to discuss your academic goals. Thanks!