
Organizational Leadership and Supervision (EHS)
Bachelor of Science, Concentration: Environmental Health and Safety
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Program Intro
Environmental health and safety involves the prevention of accidents, illnesses, fires, explosions and other events that harm people, property and the environment. Our professionals are important in many industries, including communication, consulting, construction, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, transportation, petroleum and utilities.
Department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership
Our faculty have a wealth of real-world experience and are leaders in their respective disciplines.
Curriculum Overview
You will be mentored by experienced instructors and train in real-life laboratories and settings, gaining a theoretical and hands-on understanding as to how safety enables businesses to be competitive in the global market.
You can currently complete this degree at PNW’s Hammond campus.
Acquiring knowledge essential to become a successful professional by cultivating critical-thinking skills and learning the importance of safety discipline.
Sample Courses
- OLS 13100 – Introduction To Safety and Health Management
- ENGL 22000 – Technical Report Writing
Getting ready to experience the foundation of environmental health and safety discipline with laboratory exercises.
Sample Courses
- OLS 30000 – Safety And Health For Engineering Technologies
- OLS 33200 – Fundamentals Of Industrial Hygiene
Learning additional areas of expertise in safety and exploring various soft skills essential to this profession.
Sample Courses
- OLS 33400 – Fire Protection
- OLS 34000 – Fundamentals Of Construction Safety
Preparing to become a successful leader in this profession by discovering essential proficiencies.
Highlights
The environmental health and safety concentration is designated a Qualified Academic Program by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. This status distinguishes PNW graduates, who do not need to sit for the Associate Safety Professional exam prior to taking the Certified Safety Professional exam, the “Gold Standard” of safety certification.


Outcomes
Many of our graduates pursue careers as safety coordinators, safety supervisors, safety instructors/trainers, loss control-specialists and EHS specialists.
Scholarships
Beyond the Classroom
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is a global association of occupational safety professionals representing more than 36,000 members worldwide. ASSP promotes the expertise, leadership and commitment of its members while providing them with professional development, advocacy and standards development.
Career Paths
- Safety Coordinator: $60,000 to $69,999
- Safety Supervisor: $60,000 to $69.999
- Safety Specialist: $70,000 to $79,999
- Safety Manager: $100,000 to $125,999
- Safety Director: $100,000 to $125,999
- Safety — Executive Management: > $150,000
Employers
Our program’s value is best demonstrated through the employers our graduates have worked for:
- Arcelor Mittal USA
- General Motors
- Kester
- Sherwin Williams
- US Steel
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