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Environmental Health & Safety Technology EHST

Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science

Career Path: Health Sciences, Natural Resources and Agriscience

Required Courses		Credit Hours
Effective May 30, 2005, the Environmental Health and Safety Technology program has closed. For further information, contact the Clinical Laboratory, Respiratory and Health Administration Department at 231-591-2313.
General Education
BIOL 109	Basic Human Anatomy/Physiology*Z	4
CCHS 102	Safety Issues-Health Care	1
ENGL 150	English 1	3
ENGL 250	English 2	3
PSYC 150	Introduction to Psychology	3
Choose one:
COMM 105	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 221	Small Group Decision Making	3
Elective:		3
Occupational Health and Safety Major Courses
CHEM 114	Intro to General Chemistry*Z	4
EHSM 121	Prin of Accident Prevent	2
EHSM 203		3
EHSM 204		3
EHSM 208	Environmental Regs 1	3
EHSM 213	Intro to Epidemiology	1
EHSM 215	Environmental Health Stats	2
EHSM 321		4
EHSM 331	Mechanical Safety	4
MATH 120	Trigonometry	3
Choose one:
MGMT 301	Applied Management	3
MGMT 371	Production/Operations Management	3
Electives:	Safety	6
Minimum credit hours required for A.A.S. degree:		62
Environmental
BIOL 108	Medical Microbiology*Z	3
CHEM 121	General Chemistry 1 *Z	5
EHSM 101	Intro to Environ Health & Safety Mgt	1
EHSM 202		3
EHSM 203		3
EHSM 204		3
EHSM 208	Environmental Regs 1	3
EHSM 211		4
EHSM 212	Shelter Environment	3
EHSM 214		3
MATH 115	College Algebra	3
Electives:	See advisor	6
Minimum credit hours required for A.A.S. degree:		63

Why Choose Environmental Health & Safety Technology?

Ever wonder who keeps workers safe and helps protect the environment? It could be you! With an associate degree in EnvironmentalHealth and Safety Technology, you could be the individual working behind the headlines to help prevent accidents and preserve the environment.

Two concentrations are available: Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Health. While both concentrations provide employment opportunities in private and government settings, most jobs for graduates of the Occupational Health and Safety concentration will find positions in industry and consulting firms. Graduates of the Environmental Health concentration will find jobs in consulting firms and in state and local government.

Get a Great Job

Graduates of the Occupational Health and Safety concentration are trained to work in industrial settings to help assure the safety of workers on the job. They assist in ensuring that the workplace complies with all federal, state and local regulations dealing with worker safety.

Graduates of the Environmental Health concentration are trained to assist in the protection of human health and the environment. They work as field technicians collecting samples to assure the control of the public's health through safe food, water and air.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to Environmental Health and Safety Technology must have a minimum 2.0 GPA in high school or college work.

Graduation Requirements

The Environmental Health and Safety Technology program at Ferris leads to an associate in applied science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA overall. Students must earn a 'C' or better in core courses and complete all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website. Graduates may enter the Environmental Health and Safety Management program to earn a bachelor's degree.

More Information

Environmental Health and Safety Technology
Ferris State University
200 Ferris Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2740
Phone: 231-591-2770 or
(800) 462-8553, ext. 2266