School of Technology
Department of Construction Management & Engineering Technologies
Safety, Health & Environmental Management - OLS
Bachelor of Science degree
Degree Requirements
This program is a continuation of the A.S. major, and prepares students for a wide range of jobs dealing with occupational safety, health and environmental issues. It can be tailored to the student's specific career objective.
Note: A grade of C or better in all courses having the “OLS” designator is required to qualify for their use in OLS degrees or OLS certificates
1. Communication
(3 credits)
| ENGL 420 | Business Writing |
2. Science and Mathematics
(6 credits)
- Science/Math Elective
- Lab Science (3/4 credits)
3. Humanities and Social Sciences
(12 credits)
| PHIL 324 | Ethics for the Professions |
| BHS 201 | Statistical Methods for the Behavioral Sciences |
| PSY 373 | Psychology in Industry Elective |
4. Organizational Leadership & Supervision Requirements
(9 credits)
| OLS 376 | Human Resource Issues |
| OLS 474 | Conference Leadership Elective |
5. Major Requirements
(30 credits)
| OLS 336 Fundamentals of Risk Management | |
| OLS 340 Construction Safety | |
| OLS 341 Fundamentals of Environmental Health | |
| OLS 343 Hazardous Materials | |
| OLS 433 Analysis and Design of Safety Systems | |
| OLS 3XX Ergonomics | |
| OLS 421 Psychology of Safety | |
| OLS 430 Managing Safety Programs | |
| OLS 472 Seminar in Safety | |
| Safety Electives (3 credits) | |
Why choose a bachelor degree in Organizational Leadership & Supervision, Safety, Health & Environmental Management option
A safe workplace is a healthy workplace. On-the-job safety should be the first priority of an organization, and many companies have specialized personnel to monitor the safety of their facilities.
Occupational Safety and Health refers to the practice of observing, evaluating, and analyzing working environments to ensure that they are safe for employees. Whether a factory, a kitchen, or a shop, every workplace can potentially be a dangerous work environment. Graduates of a safety management program will recognize, anticipate, and identify potential hazards so that the employer may make appropriate changes before accidents happen.
The Organizational Leadership and Supervision program offers a concentration in Safety, which gives students the necessary knowledge and background to work in a variety of safety-related jobs. Courses will provide up-to-date technical information covering the most important areas of safety.
Graduates will have an understanding of the economic, legal, and social factors related to providing a safe and healthful work place in addition to being able to recognize, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards. Upon completion of the program, students will have an understanding of the fundamentals, principles, and tools for dealing with fire and hazardous materials and know how to coordinate the safety program with the goals of the organization.
Career options with a bachelor degree in Organizational Leadership & Supervision, Safety, Health & Environmental Management option
Graduates can pursue careers as occupational health and safety specialists in a number of industries. Factories, hospitals, manufacturing plants, schools or government agencies typically employ health and safety officers. The government hires safety inspectors to monitor organizations for compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Graduates have many positions available to them, including that of an ergonomist, industrial hygienist, and loss control officer.
Graduation Requirements
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a new graduation requirement for students who will be starting Purdue University Calumet in Fall 2008. This is a new approach to teaching; students go beyond theory based learning and explore ways to gain practical knowledge within their program of study. Students will enroll in two experiential learning courses while completing their degree. Experiential learning is offered through undergraduate research, internships, service learning, cooperative education, cultural immersion/study aboard, design project or practicum. Your academic advisor will assist you in selecting an experience that is right for you.
General Admissions Information
Admission to Purdue University Calumet is based on demonstrated academic quality rank factors, which includes a high school diploma or GED, meeting subject matter requirements, grade average in degree-related subjects, as well as overall grade average, trends in achievement, class rank, SAT or ACT test scores and the strength of the college preparatory program.
- Beginning Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores and SAT/ACT scores (writing component is required). For applicants who have graduated from high school one year or more, the appropriate placement test results from the university's Skills Assessment and Development Center will substitute for SAT or ACT scores.
- Transfer Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores, Transfer Credit Documentation Sheet - official college/university transcripts from each institution attended (if selected for evaluation) and $30.00 Transfer Evaluation Fee (if applicable). Applicants with fewer than 15 semester credits earned must submit SAT/ACT scores or PUC placement test results
For information about admissions requirements, including International, Re-Entry, Inter-Campus Transfer, Re-Classification and Non-Degree Seeking please visit the Office of Admissions web site.
What's New
Summer 2008: New Department Name See new program details: Safety, Health & Environmental Management - OLS.