Overview
Occupational safety and health professionals who work in the oil and gas industry require a specific subset of knowledge and skills to keep their employees safe. Columbia Southern University’s B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health with a concentration in Oil and Gas leverages the expertise of academic practitioners who have first-hand experience in this industry to build a curriculum that addresses the hazards found within this unique environment. This degree program has been granted the Graduate Safety Practitioner® Qualified Academic Program designation by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, allowing graduates to apply for the GSP® designation through the BCSP. This designation eliminates the need to sit for the Associate Safety Professional (ASP®) exam prior to taking the Certified Safety Professional (CSP®) exam.
CSU’s B.S. in occupational safety and health with a concentration in oil and gas meets the educational requirements mandated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for the ASP® and the CSP®. This degree program is also board-approved through the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM).
Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.
Degree at a Glance
- Number of Credits120
- Maximum Transfer Credits90
- Tuition Per Credit *$270.00
- Next Start DateAPR 23
Program Summary
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health degree program provides students with a flexible, relevant, and current curriculum that includes opportunities for students to demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge in safety and health theory and technology necessary to function at the safety and health professional level in industry. This degree program has been identified as Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Individuals who graduate with a BS in the current program may apply to the BCSP for their Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation. This designation will allow graduates to obtain a waiver for the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) examination requirement in pursuit of their Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:
- Formulate solutions to control occupational hazards.
- Develop team-based approaches to minimize occupational hazards.
- Analyze workplaces to identify occupational hazards.
- Apply safety and health-related theory and technology.
Oil and Gas Concentration
Provides students with an opportunity to combine a general safety curriculum with an in-depth focus on safety and health in the oil and gas industry. This program of study prepares students to deal with the unique hazards commonly found in the oil and gas industry. The concentration is also beneficial for safety careers in the petro-chemical industry.
Concentration Outcomes
- Evaluate hazards commonly present at oil and gas sites and facilities.
- Examine strategies to control hazards common to the oil and gas industry.
Testimonial from Timothy Smith
I’ve been called to save lives and to train others how to save lives.
*Testimonials may not reflect the experience of all CSU students.
Curriculum
For more information regarding courses outside the recommended course of study, view the full course listing.
( * Indicates recommended course of study. )
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Major Requirements – Group {{group}} Course Number Course Title Credit Hours {{ CourseNumber }} {{ CourseName }} {{ CourseHours }} Major Courses Course Number Course Title Credit Hours ENV 4303 Environmental Technology 3 FIR 4311 Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement 3 OSH 2301 Introduction to Workplace Safety 3 OSH 3301 Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health 3 OSH 3302 Legal Aspects of Safety and Health 3 OSH 3304 Construction Safety 3 OSH 3305 Industrial Ergonomics 3 OSH 3308 Interactions of Hazardous Materials 3 OSH 3310 Total Environmental Health and Safety Management 3 OSH 4301 OSHA Standards 3 OSH 4302 Toxicology 3 OSH 4303 Industrial Hygiene 3 OSH 4308 Advanced Concepts in Occupational Safety and Health 3 -
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The following courses indicated by * are recommended to satisfy General Education Requirements.
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To fulfill open electives, students may choose any course not used to satisfy program requirements, taking into consideration the degree program upper-level requirements. Students can review all available courses at our full course listing. Students are strongly encouraged to speak to their academic advisor prior to choosing open elective options.
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Course Number Course Title Credit Hours {{ CourseNumber }} {{ CourseName }} {{ CourseHours }} Program Electives Course Number Course Title Credit Hours ENV 3301 Assessing Environmental Science * 3 FIR 2302 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival * 3 OSH 2302 Introduction to Regulatory Compliance * 3 OSH 2303 Hazardous Materials Safety * 3 OSH 2304 Introduction to Contractor Safety * 3 OSH 2305 Fleet and Driver Safety 3 OSH 3309 Training and Development * 3 OSH 4304 Process Safety Management 3 OSH 4305 Accident Investigation 3 OSH 4306 Risk Management 3
Tuition Rates
Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.
| Course Type | Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour* |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $270 |
| Graduate | $349 |
| Doctoral | $545 |
*Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition rates are subject to change. CSU’s tuition rate for associate, bachelor’s and master’s courses is $250 per credit hour for all active-duty military members using tuition assistance except those who are using a Learning Partner discount.
The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.
† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.
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John Macahan
B.S. Occupational Safety and Health
M.B.A. Project Management
The degrees I obtained through CSU have allowed me to gain knowledge in my field and create opportunities to grow within my organization. They have also shown senior management that I have the ability to learn new skills and the intuition to understand a wide range of disciplines.
Dan Hughes
B.S. Occupational Safety and Health
Excellent. All of the faculty have been exceptional and they worked with me to help in any way they could.
*Testimonials may not reflect the experience of all CSU students.
Accreditations & Institutional Recognition
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