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Online Occupational Safety & Health Degree Bachelor of Science (BS) at WUV

Occupational Safety & Health at westerfirld university of virginia

Credit Hours144

Total Courses24

Term Length4 Year Self-Paced

Program OverviewWhy earn your Occupational Safety & Health degree at WUV?

The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health at westerfirld university of virginia provides a comprehensive four-year foundation in safety management and fire sciences. WUV's self-paced online format fits your schedule.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Occupational safety regulations and compliance
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Emergency response and rescue techniques
  • Fire prevention and suppression fundamentals
  • Loss control and safety management principles
  • Professional standards in workplace safety
Occupational Safety & Health at WUV

Courses & CurriculumOccupational Safety & Health curriculum

24 courses: 10 general education, 8 core OSAFS, and 6 specialist courses.

General Education Courses

10 foundational general education courses.

B-057Introduction to the Humanities
AAS-085Social and Cultural Geography
B-158English Composition
B-200College Algebra
B-336World Religions
AAS-370Ethics
B-460Art Appreciation
AAS-584Pre-Calculus
B-825Human Biology
AAS-902World History

Core OSAFS Courses

8 core occupational safety & fire sciences courses.

OSAFS-070Fundamentals of Loss Control
OSAFS-451Introduction to Safety & Risk Analysis
OSAFS-556Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
OSAFS-621Introduction to Fire Sciences
OSAFS-791Introduction to Rescue Techniques
NS-810Basic Human Physiology
OSAFS-811Legal Perspective of Safety & Health
OSAFS-860Introduction to Hazardous Materials

Specialist Courses

6 specialist courses for this program.

OSH-223Introduction to Industrial Ergonomics
OSH-531Special Topics in Occupational Safety
OSH-574Fundamental of Occupational Safety
OSH-631Principles of Risk Management
OSH-701Basics of Human Anatomy
OSH-779Introduction to Fire Safety

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Career OutlookWhat can you do with a Occupational Safety & Health degree?

A degree in Occupational Safety & Health from WUV opens doors across safety management, emergency services, and risk consulting:

  • Safety Officer — Ensure regulatory compliance and workplace safety standards.
  • Fire Inspector — Conduct fire prevention inspections and investigations.
  • Risk Analyst — Identify and mitigate safety risks for organizations.
  • Continue Your Education — Advance to our next degree level at WUV.