Environmental Health & Safety
Award Type: Associate in Science
The Associate in Science in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program is a comprehensive program providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in EH&S roles across various sectors, including industry, government agencies, agriculture, and more. The program emphasizes the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental and occupational hazards, promoting a culture of safety and sustainability.The graduate of the Associate in Science in Environmental Health & Safety will:
- Describe the major laws and regulations governing environmental health and safety at federal, state, and local levels.
- Recognize and classify different types of hazards including chemical, physical and biological.
- Discuss strategies and techniques for mitigating environmental and occupational risk.
- Examine impacts of human activities on natural resouces.
Program Requirements
A major of 37 units is required for the degree.
The following are the course requirements for the degree:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 100 | Introductory Biology | 4.0 |
| CHEM 120 | Introductory Chemistry | 4.0 |
| EMS 102 | First Aid & Safety | 3.0 |
| ENVT 101 | Introduction Environmental Health & Occupational Safety | 3.0 |
| ENVT 111 | Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety Laboratory | 1.0 |
| ENVT 150 | Hazardous Materials General Site Worker – 40 Hr. | 2.0 |
| ENVT 152 | Identification and Assessment of Hazardous Materials | 3.0 |
| ENVT 153 | Industrial Safety | 1.0 |
| ENVT 154 | Monitoring and Sampling | 2.0 |
| ENVT 159 | Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Permitting | 1.0 |
| ENVT 160 | Air and Water Pollution Permitting Compliance | 2.0 |
| MATH 123 | Elementary Statistics | 4.0 |
| MT 115 | Lean Manufacturing | 3.0 |
| PHYS 141 | General Physics 1 | 4.0 |