B.S. in Occupational Safety
Fairmont, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
May 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
As overseers of public and workplaces strive to meet safety guidelines, our students are leading their efforts.
The Fairmont State University Occupational Safety program curriculum is designed around the areas required for to meet safety necessities.
The Occupational Safety program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET.
Occupational Safety students can expect to study:
- Safety and environmental composition of industry
- Safety management and concepts in accident prevention
- Safety law and compliance
- Construction safety and law
- Industrial hygiene and toxicology
- Fire prevention
Fairmont State Offers a 2-year degree in Safety Engineering Technology. Additionally, we offer a 4 year, ABET Accredited degree in Occupational Safety. No matter which path students choose, they can expect to have a course of study that includes math, chemistry, physics, human anatomy, statistics, speech, written composition, and psychology courses.
Laboratory activities enhance the learning process through hands-on projects.
Accredition
The Occupational Safety program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET.
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly-defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
- An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure, or program to meet desired needs.
- An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
Emphasis on ergonomics, hazardous waste, accident costs, worker’s compensation, regulatory compliance and health hazard control makes Occupational Safety students perfect candidates for industry positions like:
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician
- Agricultural Inspector
- Fire Inspector
- Building Inspector
Model Schedule
Freshman First Semester
- Engl 1101 Written English I Hours: 3
- Math 1510 Applied Technical Math I Hours: 3
- Scie 1100 Human Biology Hours: 4
- Chem 1101 General Chemistry Hours: 4
- Sfty 1100 Safety & Environ. Components Of Industry Hours: 3
Total 17
Freshman Second Semester
- Engl 1103 Technical Report Writing Hours: 3
- Math 1520 Applied Technical Mathematics Ii Hours: 3
- Sfty 1150 Safety Mgt. & Concepts In Accident Prev Hours: 3
- Chem 1102 General Chemistry Ii Hours: 4
- Comm 2202, 2200, Or 2201 Hours: 3
- Soar 1100 First Yearseminar Hours: 1
Total 17
Sophomore First Semester
- Phys1101 Introduction To Physics I Hours: 4
- Sfty 2250 Safety Law & Compliance Hours: 3
- Sfty 2291 Environmental Engr. Tech.: Haz. Waste Hours: 4
- Tech Elective Hours: 2
Total 13
Sophomore Second Semester
- Biol 1180 Human Anatomy & Physiology Hours: 3
- Biol 1181 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab Hours: 1
- Phys1102 Introduction To Physics Ii Hours: 4
- Sfty 2290 Industrial Hygiene And Toxicology Hours: 4
- Sfty 2280 Construction Safety & Law Hours: 3
Total 15
Junior First Semester
- Sfty 3300 Industrial Hygiene Applications and Practices Hours: 4
- Sfty 3360 Fire Prevention Hours: 3
- Mech 1100 Statics Hours: 3
- Psyc 1101 (Recommended) Hours: 3
- Core Curriculum Hours: 3
Total 16
Junior Second Semester
- Manf 2250 Total Quality & Spc Hours: 3
- Sfty 3310 Ergonomics& Human Factors Hours: 3
- Sfty 3355 Air and Water Pollution Hours: 3
- Math 1550 Applied Statistics Hours: 3
- Manf 2205 Engineering Economy Hours: 3
Total 15
Senior First Semester
- Sfty 4400 Safety Engineering Design Hours: 3
- Sfty 4415 Safety Internship Hours: 3
- Sfty 4420 System Safety And Management Hours: 3
- Core Curriculum Hours: 3
- Tech Elective Hours: 3
Total 15
Senior Second Semester
- Sfty 4480 Application Of Safety Strategies Hours: 4
- Bsba 3306 Business law I Hours: 3
- Core Curriculum Hours: 3
- Tech Elective Hours: 3
Total 13
Fairmont State University strives to offer an exceptional, high-quality education at a fair and reasonable price. If you need assistance paying for school, Fairmont State participates in all Federal Student Aid programs. We also offer a number of scholarships to qualified and eligible students.
