Environmental, Health and Safety Technology 

Area of Study: Environmental, Health and Safety Technology  
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Environmental, Health and Safety Technology  
Program Description

The Environmental, Health & Safety Technology (EHST) program will prepare you for the field of environmental health and safety. If you enjoy working outdoors, you can choose the Environmental Field Technology option and learn, for instance, how to collect water and soil samples and evaluate and clean up environmental contamination. The EH&S Management option will prepare you for work in the public or private sector, ensuring the government and industry comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

 If you are an existing EH&S or other degreed professional, the program can help you update your knowledge and skills through a one-year certificate.

 The EHST program offers day, evening and Web-based distance learning courses, as well as weekend classes and 2 accelerated courses.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Environmental, Health and Safety Technology Degree Outcomes.pdf

Program Requirements

Suggested Semester Sequence

First Semester   Credits 

ENG-1010

College Composition I

3

IT-1010

Introduction to Microcomputer Applications

3

SPCH 1010  

Fundamentals of Speech Communication

3

MATH-1060

Survey of Mathematics or higher  (1)

3

EHST-1301

Introduction to Environmental Technology

3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements  (2)

2

 

Total

17

 
  
 
 
Fourth Semester   Credits 

BADM-1020
OR
EHST-2xxx

Introduction to Business (a)
OR
EHST elective course (b)   (6)

 2-3

ENG-2151

Technical Writing

 3

EHST-2390

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

 3

EHST-2940

Field Experience

1-2

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci 

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements  (2)

 3

EHST-2991

Professional Practice   (C)

 3

Total

15-17

  
 
Program Total Credits

 

63-65

 
 
Notes 

(1)   MATH-1800-1819/2800-2819 & 1820/2820 may not be used to meet this requirement.

(2)   Minimum of 8 semester credits of Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci required.

(3)   BIO 1060/106L recommended for students in Option B.

(4)   BIO 1050/105L recommended for students in Option A.

(5)   Any higher level CHEM course will be accepted in place of CHEM-1010 except CHEM-1800-1819/2800-2819 & 1820/2820.

(6)   EHST elective course must have written departmental approval before registering for course.

(C) = Capstone Course

 


Select one option from below and complete the group of courses in that option: 
 

(a)   Option A
Environmental Health and Safety Management

Credits 

BADM-1020

Introduction to Business

3

EHST-2220

EH&S Management Systems

2

EHST-2351

Emergency Planning and Response

2

EHST-2380

Risk Assessment

2

  

(b)   Option B
Environmental Field Technology

Credits 
* Note: Requires 1 more semester credits at the 2000-level. Students who elect to take 2 credits of field experience would only need 1 additional credit at the 2000-level.

EHST-1330

Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response

2

EHST-2xxx

EHST Elective course

2

ESCI 1410

Physical Geology

3

ESCI 141L

Laboratory in Physical Geology

1

Program Outcome