Bachelor's in Occupational Safety – Curriculum
Advance Your Training, Secure Your Career
The online bachelor’s degree program in Occupational Safety is designed for active professionals in the safety field who want advance their education while maintaining a career and personal responsibilities. The flexible program is part of EKU’s College of Justice and Safety, a learning facility with renowned and experienced faculty in the field of safety, security and emergency management. In addition the college hosts the esteemed EKU OSHA Training Institute.
These strengths set the stage for a rich learning environment, and students in the EKU bachelor’s degree programs learn about every aspect of a career in safety, from OSHA inspections, and training, to workers compensation and auditing. Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settings, from the insurance industry, to the private sector, to a variety of organizations in public institutions.
Additionally, this degree program includes a minor in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology to ensure that graduates are more valuable candidates to employers. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of fire science, and learn how to act quickly and efficiently in any emergency situation they may encounter. Students in the program will not only be competitive for a career in the safety industry they will also have an advantage over their competition by differentiating themselves with the minor is Fire and Safety Engineering Technology.
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety online from Eastern Kentucky University and secure your current position while opening the door to new opportunities. Become better equipped to make an impact in your workplace and in your community by leading with knowledge and experience.
Program Requirements:
Major Requirements: 42 hours
Supporting Course Requirements: 78-80 hours
- General Education Requirements: 36 hours
- University Requirement: 4-6 hours (GSD 101; HEA 285)
- Free Electives: 5 hours
- Supporting Courses: 33 hours
Total Curriculum Requirements: 120-122 hours
Occupational Safety Core Courses
- OS Core Courses
- FSE/OSH 200 – Applied Fire and Safety Analysis
- FSE/OSH 225 – Legal Aspects of Fire Protection and Safety
- FSE/OSH 305 – Hazardous Materials
- FSE/OSH 349 – Cooperative Studies
- OSH 261 – Principles of Occupational Safety and Health
- OSH 262 – Principles of Occupational Safety and Health Legislation
- OSH 366 – Hazard Identification and Control
- OSH 367 – Human Factors in Occupational Safety
- OSH 379 – Construction Safety
- OSH 390 – Workers Compensation I
- OSH 410 – System Safety Analysis
- OSH 412 – Safety and Health Program Management
- OSH 492 – Workers Compensation II
- OSH 495 – Senior Capstone
Occupational Safety Supporting Courses
- OS Supporting Courses
- APS 210 – Security Systems Integration
- CHE 101/101L – Chemistry in Everyday Life/Lab
- EHS 340 – Industrial Hygiene
- EHS 345 – Advanced Industrial Hygiene
- FSE 101 – Fire Prevention
- FSE 120 – Fire Behavior and Combustion
- FSE 221 – Fire Protection Systems
- FSE 300W – Technical Report Writing for Emergency Services
- MAT 107 – College Algebra
- PHY 131 – College Physics Lab
State authorization link for co-op: http://ekuonline.eku.edu/state-authorization-status
Do you accept credits from another accredited university especially the general classes. I already have a bachelors degree. Looking for a second one
Hi Amanda,
Yes, we do accept transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions, including general education courses. For more details on specifically which courses we will accept, please fill out the form on this page and an enrollment advisor will get in touch with you soon.
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I have graduated from paramedic school and have taken a few other college courses. I also have a 36 hr fire certification. Can I use these to eliminate some coursework from the Bachelors curriculum for Occupational Safety or is there another degree program they would more aptly apply to?
Hi Mark,
Our Fire Protection Administration program will consider some certifications to fall under their free electives requirements. To find out if your specific certifications will apply please fill out the form on this page and an enrollment advisor will get in touch with you soon.
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I am a Navy retiree and have numerous safety schools and was wondering if i would get credits for those schools?
We accept some transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions. To find out if your specific course will transfer, please fill out the form on this page and an advisor will get in touch with you soon.
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hello sir, im looking for an associate or bachelor degree coourse on health and safety…i have taken several safety short courses and have worked in different companies local and abroad..
Sir do you also consider giving a life experience in order to shorten the associate or BS degree course.
Pls advise me and on the enrolment for the online course as well as the fees.
thanks, regards
Hi MJ,
An enrollment advisor will be able to answer these questions for you. Please fill out the form on this page and an advisor will get in touch with you soon.
Thanks!