Occupational Safety and Health Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face • 120 Credits
Occupational safety and health management (OSHM) ensures workplace safety by identifying, preventing, and managing risks that could harm workers.
Overview
Professionals in this field monitor safety standards, manage emergency response plans, and educate employees on safe practices. OSHM at Grand Valley provides experiential learning opportunities and prepares students for professional certification.
You will be immersed in a curriculum combining psychology, health sciences, engineering, design thinking, and problem-solving. You will be exposed to immense learning experiences and opportunities for professional growth, and encounter real-world applications to enhance your learning experience. The program concludes with professional certification credentials upon graduation.
The program blends hands-on and theoretical learning, offering paid internships to help you gain practical, marketable skills. Launch your career on a trajectory with exceptional growth opportunities, leadership potential, and nearly 100% job placement. You will earn prestigious certifications like the Graduate Safety Practitioner® and Associate Safety and Health Management, guided by knowledgeable, board-certified faculty with industry experience. Accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, this program ensures you are well-prepared for meaningful careers.
Admission Information
The B.S. in (OSHM) is a secondary admission program. A student who has declared an OSH major is assigned an academic advisor from the professional advising staff in student services for the first two years and then from the faculty of the OSH Department after secondary admission. Click here for requirements and application.
Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering
Occupational Safety and Health Management
gvsu.edu/osh
618 L.V. Eberhard
Center
(616) 331-5596
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.
Top skills- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 50,906.45 | 10% |
| $ 62,187.51 | 25% |
| $ 80,489.98 | 50% |
| $ 97,545.85 | 75% |
| $113,754.93 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
Top skills- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 34,166.97 | 10% |
| $ 54,399.71 | 25% |
| $ 77,331.83 | 50% |
| $111,927.32 | 75% |
| $190,726.65 | 90% |
Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Writing
- Active Listening
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 42,071.42 | 10% |
| $ 53,041.06 | 25% |
| $ 69,291.08 | 50% |
| $ 94,448.37 | 75% |
| $113,350.82 | 90% |
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 47,495.89 | 10% |
| $ 55,256.41 | 25% |
| $ 62,052.27 | 50% |
| $ 83,692.52 | 75% |
| $112,289.42 | 90% |
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Safety Program Criteria bachelor's program.
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