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Capitol Technology University Course Catalog

   
    Dec 10, 2024  
2024-2025 Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Course Catalog

Occupational Safety and Health, B.S.


The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health is recognized as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification. You will acquire a strong foundation in safety, risk management, and management skills.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, graduates will be able to demonstate the ability to

  • understand ethical and professional responsibilities of the construction safety professional and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions of professional actions or inactions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  • identify and describe the fundamental aspects of construction safety and occupational safety and health.
  • employ traditional and technological techniques of communicating ideas effectively and persuasively in the occupational health and safety environment in construction.
  • apply science knowledge and solve problems using algebra, statistics, human physiology and anatomy, physics, chemistry, as it pertains to the practice of professional safety in the construction industry.
  • design and conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret data pertinent to the construction safety, industrial hygiene, and occupational health disciplines.
  • identify, describe, and apply the fundamental aspects of construction safety and health management.
  • identify, describe, and apply the fundamental aspects of regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene, environmental management, fire safety, ergonomics, hazardous material management, emergency management, safety management systems, and adult training/education.
  • anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and develop control strategies for hazardous conditions and work practices.
  • identify and apply business and risk management concepts as part of a comprehensive construction safety and health management program.
  • identify and apply applicable standards, regulations, and codes in the construction safety and health discipline.
  • demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary construction safety and health issues and the impacts of risk-based safety solutions within a global and societal context.
  • formulate or design a construction safety system, process, procedure, or program to meet a company needs.

Course Requirements


Bachelor of Science 121 Credits

Safety (42 Credits)


Construction (12 Credits)


Electives (27 Credits)


  • Business or Technical Elective 3 Semester Credit Hour(s)
  • Business or Technical Elective 3 Semester Credit Hour(s)
  • Business or Technical Elective 3 Semester Credit Hour(s)
  • Business or Technical Elective 3 Semester Credit Hour(s)
  • Business or Technical Elective 3 Semester Credit Hour(s)
  • Business or Technical Elective 3 Semester Credit Hour(s)
  • Business or Technical Elective 3 Semester Credit Hour(s)
  • Business or Technical Elective 3 Semester Credit Hour(s)
  • Business or Technical Elective 3 Semester Credit Hour(s)

Mathematics and Sciences (16 Credits)


Humanities, Social Science, Management (24 Credits)