Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health BS

The Occupational Safety degree prepares students for rewarding careers protecting America's workforce, the public and the natural environment from harm in today's age of rapid technological and scientific development. Occupational safety professionals are concerned with the interaction between people and the physical, chemical, biological and psychological factors which affect their safety, health and productivity.

Coursework covers a wide range of subjects including accident prevention, ergonomics, construction safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance. Students are provided with essential skills that enable them to evaluate, devise and implement methods to control hazards. Occupational Safety majors are provided with a number of practical worksite activities, culminating in a full semester internship with a practicing safety professional. Please review the Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes. Please review the annual enrollments and graduation data for the program.

In addition to a general track, majors can select from two different emphases: Construction Safety and Environmental Management. The department also offers two minor programs which provide a basic foundation in Occupational Safety or Environmental Management for students majoring in other fields.

The UW-Whitewater Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET.  ABET accreditation is highly regarded in technical disciplines where quality, precision and safety are of the utmost importance. This accreditation assures employers that the program meets rigorous quality standards. 

In addition to the on-campus program, the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety is available online. No matter how you complete your degree, the curriculum and learning outcomes will be the same. For information on completing your degree online, visit UW-Whitewater Online.