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This program requires a total of 120 credits.
The following required courses may be applied to general education requirements:
This program is designed to help prepare you for the following credentials:
Not ready to get started on this bachelor’s degree? You can apply for UMGC's 18-credit undergraduate certificate in fundamentals of workplace health and safety.
Through an accelerated pathway, students who complete this program may be eligible to reduce their total coursework for a master's degree in environmental management.
Build a dynamic range of skills in our online program. Our curriculum is designed to help you gain well-rounded skills in problem-solving and critical thinking. In addition, you’ll develop industry-specific competencies in investigation, inspection, and auditing; evidence-based practice; worker training and development; and project and change management.
Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
The Bachelor of Science in environmental health and safety is recognized as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification. Graduates of the degree program are eligible to apply for the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation, an entry-level professional credential that can be used to apply for the CSP once graduates meet the other requirements.
The Bachelor of Science in environmental health and safety has an approved curriculum for the Student Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (ST/CHMM) credential from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). You can apply for the ST/CHMM while pursuing your undergraduate studies.
The Bachelor of Science in environmental health and safety has an approved curriculum for the Associate Hazardous Materials Manager (AHMM) credential from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). You may apply for the credential as soon as you have completed this degree program and graduated.
The Bachelor of Science in environmental health and safety has an approved curriculum for the Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) credential from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). You may apply for the credential as soon as you have completed this degree program and graduated.
This online environmental health and safety degree is designed to help prepare you for a career in environmental or occupational safety. Potential job titles include occupational health and safety specialist, environmental health and safety coordinator, safety compliance officer, risk management safety analyst, and field/site safety representative.
Throughout the program, your instructors will assign coursework that may help you prioritize real-world skills and well-rounded experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:
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In this EHS program, you'll prepare for a career as an environmental health professional supporting safe and healthy work environments to protect workers and communities. The curriculum covers a deep range of topics, including environmental safety regulations, incident response, fire prevention, safety and security management, environmental technology, environmental toxicology, pollution control, industrial hygiene, and more. The program is designed to help prepare you for work as an EHS professional in a wide range of industries, corporations, non-profits, and government organizations.
In this 120-credit program, courses are offered year-round. The time it will take you to complete your degree will depend on several factors, including your goals, how many transfer credits you have, your course load each semester, and whether you are able to benefit from one or more of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training.
Tuition rates for this program are very competitive and appear at the top of this page. We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military service members and their spouses and dependent children. We also offer scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make online bachelor's degrees even more affordable.
You do not need any background or experience in environmental science to enroll in this program. As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
You do not need any prior certifications to enroll in or complete this program.
The Environmental Awareness Club offers opportunities to interact with a variety of environmental professionals. Activities have included webinars with professionals and alumni in the field, field trips, assisting in local cleanups, newsletters, and a P3 grant competition. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Students and alumni can join the Environmental Awareness Club group on CareerQuest.
