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EHS to Master of Science in Safety Management Dual Degree
The BS-EHS to MSSM “4+1” program in the Department of Public and Environmental Wellness offers high-achieving students the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in less time than would be required if the two degrees were completed independently. Participants in the dual degree program can graduate with a Master of Science in Safety Management in about one calendar year after completing a BS in Environmental Health and Safety. Environmental Health and Safety majors with junior standing that have completed at least half of the major courses and have a GPA of 3.2 or higher may apply to the Graduate School for admission to the dual degree program.
Students in the dual degree program complete 10 graduate level EHS credits at undergraduate tuition rates. After receiving their BS-EHS degree, students who have maintained a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.2 and have earned a final grade of B or higher in each of the 10-credits of graduate courses will be reclassified as a graduate student through the Graduate School. View the Master of Science in Safety Management web page for additional details.
Course requirements for the BS-EHS to MSSM "4+1" program can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Required Courses
- BIO 1002 - Human Biology (4) or BIO 1200 - Biology I (4)
- CHM 1040 - Introduction to Chemical Principles (4)
- CHM 2010 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (4)
- EHS 2550 - Basic Statistics for Health Sciences (3) * or STA 2220 - Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Reasoning (4) *
- HS 2000 - Introduction to Health and Health Behaviors (3)
- PHY 1200 - The Physics of Everyday Life (4) * or PHY 1010 - General Physics I (4) *
- PSY 1000 - Introduction to Psychology (4) *
- MGT 1100 - Contemporary World Business (4) *
- WRT 3082 - Business Writing (4)
Major Courses
- EHS 1100 - Healthy Workplace: Protecting People and the Environment (3)
- EHS 2250 - Environmental Health and Safety Training Methods (3)
- EHS 2350 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards (3)
- EHS 2450 - Professional Practice and Leadership Development (3)
- EHS 3300 - Safety and Health Administration and Programs (3)
- EHS 3330 - Fire Prevention and Protection (3)
- EHS 3350 - Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene (3)
- EHS 3360 - Applied Environmental and Occupational Hygiene with Laboratory (4)
- EHS 3380 - Environmental Health and Safety Engineering and Technology (3)
- EHS 4410 - Accident/Incident Investigation and Analysis (3)
- EHS 4420 - Construction Safety (3)
- EHS 4430 - Robotic and Automation System Safety Analysis (3)
- EHS 4440 - Environmental Standards (3)
- EHS 4450 - Introduction to Ergonomics (3)
- EHS 4460 - Industrial and Environmental Toxicology (3)
- EHS 4550 - Environmental Pollution and Controls (3)
- EHS 4950 - Environmental Health and Safety Capstone Course Internship (4) (may only be taken with permission of the EHS program director)
*In lieu of EHS 1100 (3), students may substitute EHS 1000 (1) and EHS 1150 (2)
Graduate Courses
- EHS 5000 Introduction to EHS Research (4)
- EHS 5200 Advanced Health and Safety Administration (3)
- EHS 5400 Risk Assessment and Loss Control (3)
Program Educational Objectives for the BS in Environmental Health & Safety
(Revised February 5, 2021)
- Demonstrate effective technical competencies in recognizing, evaluating and controlling workplace EHS risks and hazards.
- Analyze, develop, and evaluate cost-effective EHS programs and safe operating procedures.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including labor, management, and the community to build a safe and productive organization.
- Apply sound design methodology in multidisciplinary areas to measure, evaluate and analyze EHS performance.
- Uphold professional, environmental, cultural, diverse, and ethical standards in EHS practice.
- Continue professional advancement through life-long learning opportunities such as graduate study and certification.
- Effectively apply appropriate scientific methodologies when utilizing EHS standards, regulations and codes.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to the profession through active participation in EHS organizations.
Student Learning Outcomes for the B.S. in Environmental Health & Safety
(Revised February 5, 2021)
Baccalaureate degree students graduating from the Environmental Health and Safety program at Oakland University will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in applying concepts and creating programs related to environmental safety, compliance, and stewardship.
- Utilize the techniques, skills and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written composition and oral communications.
- Apply science knowledge to solve problems using algebra, statistics, human physiology and anatomy, physics, chemistry, and engineering technology as it pertains to EHS practice.
- Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and develop control strategies for hazardous conditions and work practices.
- Identify and apply appropriate standards, regulations, codes, and best practices for hazard control and work programs.
- Work effectively on diverse teams or team projects.
- Design, conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data to provide control solutions to EHS issues.
- Know and demonstrate the ethical responsibilities of EHS professionals.
- Integrate contemporary EHS issues and the impacts of their solutions within a global and societal context.
EHS graduates are in high demand, attracting employers from all industries, nationally and internationally. Safety professionals with master’s degrees have higher earning potential as demonstrated by salary surveys conducted by the National Safety Council and the American Society of Safety Professionals.
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Program Industry Advisory Board is composed of EHS professionals from various industries and private sectors who provide input, guidance, and support for the EHS program and its students. These members are key constituents in the continuous improvement process for the program.
Jessica Jannaman, Executive Director, EHS and Quality, Global Automotive Systems; Chair, Industry Advisory Board
Dave Andrews, CSP, ARM, Risk Manager, Amerisure
Aubrey Arain, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Environmental Health and Safety, Oakland University
Joshua Boyce, Fire Inspector, Auburn Hills Fire Department
Wendy Burkett, Director, Global Manufacturing Safety, Ford Motor Company
Kenneth Carson, Graduate Student Representative, M.S. in Safety Management
Tara Diesbourg, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Environmental Health and Safety, Oakland University
Malcom E. Dunbar, CSP, Vice President & Chief Safety Officer, Edward C. LEVY Co; past Chair, Industry Advisory Board
Patrick R. Frazee, CIH, CSP, past EHS Program Director, Oakland University; Industry Advisory Board Executive Committee; Manager (retired), Health & Safety North America, General Motors
Kathy Glodich, CSP, Senior Loss Control Consultant, Accident Fund Insurance Company; Secretary, Industry Advisory Board
Darryl C. Hill, Ph.D., MBA, CSP, Senior Vice President of Safety and Security, FirstGroup America
John Hoffman, CEO, Safety Engineering Laboratories
Thomas J. Martin, CIH, CSP, Manager, Safety & Industrial Hygiene, Ramboll Environmental
Charles W. McGlothlin Jr., Ph.D., P.E., Special Instructor in the EHS Program, Oakland University
Karen McGuire, Deputy Safety Director (retired), U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM)
Aaron Munoz, Managing Director, ARM Cultural Safety Consulting
Stephen Perrott, Corporate EHS Manager, Stellantis
Thomas W. Schenk, Ph.D., MPH, EHS Program Director, Oakland University; Director, Global Medical Operations and Corporate Epidemiologist (retired), General Motors
Karly St. Aubin, Undergraduate Student Representative, B.S. in EHS
Dr. Thomas Schenk
Assistant Professor and Director
Environmental Health and Safety
1029 Human Health Building
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