Diez (Program Coordinator)
The
Occupational Safety and Environmental Health
(OSEH) program is a 58-hour major leading to
the baccalaureate degree, bachelor of science.
The OSEH program is administered by the Department
of Technology. It has a 31-semester hour
core of interdisciplinary coursework, which
provides
a sound professional background. The remaining
27 hours are selected from one of two technical
concentrations: Industrial Safety or Industrial
Hygiene. The degree program draws coursework
from 12 academic departments and utilizes
resources from the University’s Office
of Safety and Environmental Health.
ADMISSION
PROCESS
Admission
to the occupational safety and environmental
health major program of study
is on a competitive
basis. Ten students may be admitted per
academic year. Students not meeting these
minimum
requirements may be admitted with probationary
status upon
recommendation of the Occupational Safety
and Environmental Health Admissions Committee.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
- A
student must have completed the equivalent
of 58 semester hours
of coursework
- A student must have completed the
following courses
(or equivalents) with a minimum
grade of C:
| Chemistry
121 & 122 & Laboratories |
8
hours |
| Math
103 |
3
hours |
| ISys
117/317 |
4
hours |
| Phys
161 and Laboratory |
4
hours |
| Biol
150 & Laboratory |
4
hours |
- A student must
have completed
15 hours in residence
at the University
of North
Dakota with
a minimum 2.2 GPA.
Transfer students
will have official
transcripts evaluated
to
determine
the 15- hour requirement.
ADMISSION
PROCEDURE
Obtain
the application packet and submit:
- The
application form
- One reference (sent directly to the
University of North Dakota by
the person writing the reference)
- An official transcript of
previous coursework (sent by
your institution
directly to UND).
- Essay on “Rationale for Applying for
Admission to the Occupational Safety and Environmental
Health Program, University of North Dakota” (part
of application packet).
- The submitted materials will
be examined, analyzed, and
a decision will be made on your application. You will
receive written
notice
of that decision. The decision
may be that you have been accepted,
placed on
the waiting
list for a succeeding semester,
or denied for admission.
College of Business and Public Administration
B.S. IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH
Required 125 credits (36 of which must
be numbered 300 or above and 60 of which
must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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I. |
General Education Requirements (see University
GER listing). |
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II. |
OSEH Admission Requirements (see above) |
Occupational Safety and Environmental Health
Curriculum: |
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General Core: (Required) 31 credit hours |
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58 credits to include: |
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Math
146 |
Applied Calculus I |
(3) |
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Anat 204 |
Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel |
(3) |
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Econ 210 |
Intro
to Business & Economic Statistics |
(3) |
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Psyc 301 |
Industrial & Organizational
Psychology |
(3) |
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IT 203 |
Production Processes: Manufacturing |
(3) |
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OSEH 345 |
Emergency Response |
(2) |
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PEXS 310 |
First Aid |
(2) |
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Engl 125 |
Business & Technical
Writing |
(3) |
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Acct 315 |
Business in the Legal Environment |
(3) |
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Mgmt 300 |
Principles of Management |
(3) |
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Mgmt 302 |
Human Resources Management |
(3) |
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Plus one of the following two options: |
Industrial Safety Concentration (Option
I)
Required : 27 credits including: |
1. |
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The following 15 credits: |
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OSEH 305 |
Fire Safety |
(2) |
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OSEH 325 |
Construction Safety |
(3) |
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OSEH 355 |
Inspections |
(1) |
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OSEH 405 |
Industrial Hygiene |
(3) |
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OSEH 425 |
OSEH Seminar |
(3) |
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OSEH 440 |
Industrial Safety |
(3) |
2. |
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12 credits selected from the following: |
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CIEN 444 |
Contracts and Specifications |
(3) |
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IT 122 |
Computer Aided Design/Drafting |
(3) |
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IT 337 |
Cooperative Education |
(1-3) |
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IT 400 |
Teaching Technology Education |
(3) |
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OSEH 226 |
Transportation Safety |
(2) |
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OSEH 365 |
Radiation |
(2) |
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OSEH 375 |
Asbestos |
(2) |
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OSEH 385 |
Instrumentation |
(2) |
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OSEH 395 |
Hazardous Materials Management |
(3) |
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OSEH 435 |
Risk Management |
(2) |
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OSEH 465 |
Product Safety and Liability |
(3) |
Industrial Hygiene Concentration (Option
II) |
Required : 27 credits including: |
1. |
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The following 17 credits: |
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Chem 209 |
Quantitative Analysis |
(4) |
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Chem 240/240L |
Survey of Organic Chemistry |
(5) |
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OSEH 405 |
Industrial Hygiene |
(3) |
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PPT 410 |
Drugs Subject to Abuse |
(2) |
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OSEH 425 |
OSEH Seminar |
(3) |
2. |
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10 credits selected from the following: |
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IT 122 |
Computer Aided Design/Drafting |
(3) |
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IT 337 |
Cooperative Education |
(1-3) |
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|
IT 397 |
Cooperative Education |
(1-3) |
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|
IT 400 |
Teaching Technology Education |
(3) |
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OSEH 355 |
Inspections |
(1) |
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OSEH 365 |
Radiation |
(2) |
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OSEH 375 |
Asbestos |
(2) |
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OSEH 385 |
Instrumentation |
(2) |
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OSEH 395 |
Hazardous Material Management |
(3) |
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OSEH 440 |
Industrial Safety |
(3) |
Graduation Requirements for the BSOSEH
Degree
Students must achieve the following to graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Environmental Health administered through the Department of Technology and the College of Business and Public Administration.
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1. |
Meet
the applicable graduation requirements
of the College of Business and Public
Administration. |
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2. |
Have
a 2.50 GPA in the major program of
study. |
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3. |
Meet
the standard for the exit examination
of the student’s selected concentration(s). |
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4. |
Successful
completion of the mid-program review,
portfolios, and the written report. |
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Retention Standards for the BSOSEH Degree
To remain a student in good standing, the
student must attain the following:
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1. |
A
cumulative GPA of 2.20 and a minimum
of 2.50 in the major program of
study. |
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2. |
Submit
a portfolio of materials upon completion
of 24 credits in the major for
a mid-program evaluation of successful
progress. Included in this portfolio
will be a position paper relating
to the goals, objectives, and responsibilities
of the safety and health professional. |
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3. |
Upon
completion of 35 credits of the
major, a written report will be
submitted that outlines the student’s
philosophical position in relation
to the student’s selected concentration
within the Occupational Safety
and Environmental Health major. |
Students not achieving the GPA standard, or deemed to not be making satisfactory progress as a result of the mid-program review or not achieving a satisfactory review of the written report, will be placed on probation for one semester. At the conclusion of that semester, the student will be reevaluated and either returned as a student in good standing or dropped from the program. After two semesters, the student may apply for readmission to the major program of study. |
Courses
226. Transportation Safety. 3 credits. An introductory course in transportation safety pertaining to personalized and fleet transportation systems. Emphasis will be on human characteristics related to driving, driving improvement, and state/national laws.
305. Fire Safety. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Chem 122. Students will explore and familiarize themselves with those codes that are used to ensure fire-safe environments in structures of all types. The student will learn how to apply these codes to various structures, occupancies, and situations. F/2
325. Construction Safety. 3 credits. A study of the rules and regulations of construction. Emphasis will be focused on management techniques, program development, recordkeeping documentation, and training requirements of the construction industry. F/2
345. Emergency Response. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Anat 204 and PEXS 310. Emphasis will focus on the knowledge of regulatory requirements. Students will be versed in planning activities, the tools, protective equipment and emergency responseprocedures needed by those who respond to emergencies. Students will participate in laboratory. SS
355. Inspections. 1 credit. Prerequisite: IT 440. Special consideration is given to the problems associated with interactions with management as related to regulatory matters. An awareness of the various rules and regulations which affect the workplace are part of the overview presented by this course. SS/2
365. Radiation. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Chem 122. Special emphasis is given to the problems associated with the proper and safe handling of Radioactive Materials in both the sealed and unsealed forms. Consideration is given to the regulatory requirements which might face a licensee. F/2
375. Asbestos. 2 credits. A study of asbestos, it characteristics, the rules and regulations regarding asbestos abatement, and the tools, protective equipment, and procedures utilized for asbestos abatement. SS/2
385. Instrumentation. 2 credits. A study of the rules, regulations, requirements for the sampling analysis and monitoring of the business and industry work place environments. Emphasis will be placed on the instrumentation, calibration and other techniques required for managing the process, developing a comprehensive program, record keeping requirements, documentation, and training requirements. F/2
395. Hazardous Materials Management. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Chem 122. Students will study the problems associated with proper, safe handling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Special consideration will be given to regulatory requirements, exposure limits, protective measure to be employed in response to hazards faced by employees who must handle these materials. Regulatory and environmental protection issues are addressed as they relate to current industry operations to include the recognition, evaluation, control and disposal of hazardous materials as they relate to industry. Demonstrations, field trips and group activities will be an integral aspect of this course. S/2
405. Industrial Hygiene. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Anat 204, Chem 122. Hazards in the workplace as they relate to our health will be addressed. The course will include the recognition, evaluation, control of hazards as they relate to industry. F/2
425. Occupational Safety and Environmental Health Seminar. 3 credits. A study of emerging issues and concerns related to the Occupational Safety and Environmental Health profession. Involvement of practicing safety and health professionals and regulatory agency officials provide insight into the evolution of safety and health policies. S/2
435. Risk Management. 2 credits. The focus of this course will be on the global perspective of loss control measuring efforts in the minimization of financial insurance and workers compensation liabilities. F/2
440. Industrial Safety. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Upper Division Students only. The major safety concerns and problems commonly associated with the industrial and occupational environment are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the study of safety rules and regulations, implementation of management tools to benefit people for optimum safety conditions and productivity, and the documentation required for record keeping. S
465. Product Safety and Liability. 3 credits. Principles and practice of hazard control affecting the safety of manufactured goods and products. Responsibilities of the designer, manufacturer, distributor, and consumer. Concepts applied to analysis and prediction of product failure. The consumer product safety act, product liability prevention. Case studies in product liability. F/2 |
