Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health Online
Identify and analyze potential workplace hazards, infractions and risks, and discover new ways to keep workers safe. This program is also a Qualified Academic Program with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Program Overview
Gain insights into our online B.S. in Occupational Safety & Health
Learn to identify and analyze potential workplace hazards, infractions and risks with the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health. In this online degree program, you will explore topics ranging from employee safety education and regulatory compliance to policy and enforcement.
This bachelor's program is also a Qualified Academic Program with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and entitles graduates to add the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) certification behind their name and the opportunity to skip the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) portion of the CSP (Certified Safety Professional) exam.
Taught by the same faculty who teach on campus, this online program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to design and implement corrective safety measures—while you discover new ways to keep workers safe. This B.S. degree program is a foundation for roles in the occupational safety and compliance sector.
Health and Safety Learning Outcomes:
- Promoting occupational health and safety practices within organizations
- Training management and staff on how to prevent risks and hazards
- Implementing corrective safety measures and discovering new ways to keep workers safe
- The ability to Evaluating, analyze and synthesize information and ideas to construct informed, meaningful and justifiable conclusions
- Promoting occupational health and safety practices within organizations
- Training management and staff on how to prevent risks and hazards
- Implementing corrective safety measures and discovering new ways to keep workers safe
- The ability to Evaluating, analyze and synthesize information and ideas to construct informed, meaningful and justifiable conclusions
Careers in Regulatory Compliance:
- Facilities Manager
- Occupational Safety & Health Manager or Specialist
- Occupational Safety and Health Technician
- First Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Manufacturing Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Occupational Safety & Health Manager or Specialist
- Occupational Safety and Health Technician
- First Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Manufacturing Manager
Online undergraduate programs also available:
Southeastern offers a variety of specialized online program options. Check out our other online undergraduate programs.
Accreditation
This degree program meets BCSP's Qualified Academic Program (QAP) standards, automatically giving graduates BCSP's Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation.
Tuition
Benefit from the cost-savings of learning online at SE
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour* | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| B.S. in Occupational Safety & Health | $321 | $963 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SOSU's Federal School Code is 003179. If you plan to use federal financial aid, it is recommended that you apply for and have your financial aid awards finalized before enrolling. To expedite this, it is important that you file your FAFSA as soon as possible after applying.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
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Calendar
Add these key dates to your calendar
At SOSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/16/24 | 1/10/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/2/25 |
| Spring II | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/15/25 | 5/4/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
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Let's start boosting your career! The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree. Familiarize yourself with these requirements for this online program, along with information on required documentation.
- Online Application
- Transcripts
- College Placement Test
To meet the admission requirements for the B.S. in Occupational Safety & Health, applicants must submit a complete application, pay the $30 non-refundable application fee, and meet the following criteria:
Transfer Students: Students who have attempted seven or more semester hours of college credit. Remedial and activity courses are not counted.
- Students are accepted as long as their cumulative GPA is a 2.0 or higher. If the student's cumulative GPA is less than a 2.0 but it does not indicate a suspension, they can enroll at SOSU for the upcoming semester; however, they would be placed on probation until that cumulative GPA reaches at least a 2.0. If their last semester does indicate a suspension, they would be required to sit out a semester before enrolling at SOSU. If a student has two suspensions, they must attend another school and raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher before being accepted to SOSU.
- College placement testing: Students will be required to take a test in each of the three areas (English, Math and Reading) unless they have successfully completed a college course in that area or have provided ACT scores of at least a 19. Students who have not scored high enough in the Science area automatically have a deficiency until they clear the Math & Reading deficiencies. If they do not pass the placement test, they will be required to either complete a remedial course or will have an additional lab component. These deficiencies should be completed within the first 12 credit hours (typically one semester). Our Learning Center can provide more information if you have further questions.
Adult Freshmen: 21 or older and has earned no more than six hours of college credit after high school graduation. Concurrent work is excluded.
- Provide a completed high school transcript or GED
- College placement testing is required if the student does not provide ACT or SAT scores. See testing information above.
New Freshmen: A student who has earned no more than six hours of college credit after high school graduation. Concurrent work is excluded.
- Minimum ACT of 20 (or SAT equivalent) or 2.7 overall high school GPA and top 50% of graduating class OR 2.7 GPA in the 15-unit core curriculum (four English, three Math, three History, three Science and two Electives)
- College placement testing: There are three tests (English, Math and Reading) that are given to students who do not score at least a 19 on the ACT or equivalent SAT scores in that area. Students who have not scored high enough in the Science area automatically have a deficiency until they clear the Math & Reading deficiency.
If the student does not pass the placement test, they will be required to either complete a remedial course or will have an additional lab component. These deficiencies are required to be completed within the first 24 credit hours (typically two semesters). Our Learning Center can provide more information if you have further questions.
Returning Students: Students who have not attended any other school since leaving SOSU are accepted under the following circumstances:
- The student has a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0; or
- If the student's cumulative GPA is under a 2.0 and their final semester with SOSU was on academic probation, they can return on probation. This status will stay in effect until the student raises their cumulative GPA to at least a 2.0.
- For students who have been suspended, university policy states that for the first suspension, a student must sit out at least one semester before returning. If a student has two suspensions, they must attend another school and raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher before being accepted to SOSU.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Complete the application.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) and diploma(s) from each college or university attended. If your transcript is not issued in English, we require the original document as well as an English translation done by your school(s) or a professional translating company. Original = issued by a school or examination board with an official signature and school stamp or seal.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE. For IERF, students need to choose the "detailed report" option and select Southeastern Oklahoma State University from the menu. IERF will send the evaluation of your records to our International Student Services office.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 61 or an IELTS Academic score of 5.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, let us know your registration number and have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language
- You graduated from a U.S. high school with 4 years of English
- You have a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have 24 hours of college or university credit in the U.S. with a grade point average of 3.0 or better (including English Composition I and II)
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
See the topics you’ll study in the online health and safety curriculum
For the B.S. in Occupational Safety & Health online, students must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours. The curriculum is comprised of 41 Occupational and Safety Health credit hours, 18-24 credit hours in a minor, 44 General Education credit hours, and Electives selected with an advisor as needed to meet university graduation requirements.