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Bachelor of Science
Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Health & Safety
Bachelor of Science
AT A GLANCE
  • 120 credits
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $250 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

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Practice skills in hazard identification and control to help organizations maintain a safe working environment.

In the  bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety from University of Maryland Global Campus, you will learn how to implement evidence-based professional practices to support a safe and healthy work environment. The curriculum was designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholar-practitioners and combines theories with real-world applications. Join a program that will help you learn how to implement and monitor environmental health and safety activities to protect workers and their communities.

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses : 36 Credits

  • (3 Credits, ENHS 300)
  • (3 Credits, ENHS 305)
  • (3 Credits, ENHS 310)
  • (3 Credits, ENHS 315)
  • (3 Credits, ENHS 320)
  • (3 Credits, ENHS 325)
  • (3 Credits, ENHS 330)
  • (3 Credits, ENHS 335)
  • (3 Credits, ENHS 340)
  • (3 Credits, ENHS 400)
  • (3 Credits, ENHS 405)
  • (3 Credits, ENHS 495)

Related Required Courses

The following required courses may be applied to general education requirements:

  • (3 Credits, CHEM 297)
  • (3 Credits, MATH 115) or a more advanced MATH course

General Education Courses: 41 Credits

Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.

Minor and Elective Courses: 43 Credits

Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Analyze Data
Use information gathering and professional judgement to recommend solutions for broadly defined technical or scientific problems in environmental health and safety.
Adapt to Change
Develop strategies for ongoing professional development and learning to inform evidence-based practice in a continually changing global environment.
Evaluate Processes
Apply cognitive and technical skills to anticipate, recognize, and critically evaluate hazards and risk factors.
Advise on Strategy
Model a range of written and oral communication formats to explain technical information and concepts to various audiences.
Follow the Evidence
Select effective control methods to generate practical evidence-based solutions while following legislative and industry standards.
Practice Leadership Skills
Choose collaborative and ethical practices to build the relationships necessary to address contemporary environmental health and safety issues.

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