Safety, Health, Environmental Management: Process Safety and Health Specialty

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Because of the importance of industrial safety in Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, there are numerous sites that require trained, capable safety and environmental coordinators. Salaries can range from the $20K to $100K for positions ranging from technicians to senior vice presidents.

The field is very diverse with positions as safety technicians in chemical plants, oil and gas, transportation, fire safety, manufacturing, and more. Environmental technicians also are in demand for projects in waste management, real estate inspection and evaluation, site remediation and monitoring and more.

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Associate of Applied Science: 60 Credit Hours

Foundations

Foundations courses provide the footing for the remainder of the Associates Degree and beyond. They provide the knowledge and skills upon which the other courses will build. Whether attending full or part time, plan to complete the most if not of Foundations prior to taking courses under Knowledge Building or Preparing for Completion.

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework
Click to view/hide options. Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit Hours: 3 OR other college level MATH course.
OSHT 1301 - Introduction to Safety and Health Credit Hours: 3
PTAC 1432 - Process Instrumentation I Credit Hours: 4
OSHT 1309 - Physical Hazards Control Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1305 - Introductory Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1105 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1

Knowledge Building

Knowledge Building courses expand upon foundational learning and develop skills at a deeper level. It is recommended that students complete these courses prior to moving forward to Preparing for Completion.

ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
PTAC 1410 - Process Technology I- Equipment Credit Hours: 4
OSHT 1313 - Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation Credit Hours: 3
OSHT 2305 - Ergonomics and Human Factors in Safety Credit Hours: 3
EPCT 1441 - Principles of Industrial Hygiene Credit Hours: 4
BCIS 1405 - Business Computer Applications Credit Hours: 4

Preparing for Completion

These courses provide capstone knowledge and skills, which prepares students for their next steps. Before beginning the third set of courses in this pathway, complete the Application for Graduation at the Admission’s Office. You should also meet with your coach/advisor to begin preparing applications for transfer.

PTAC 2420 - Process Technology II - Systems Credit Hours: 4
OSHT 2401 - OSHA Regulations - General Industry Credit Hours: 4
EPCT 2431 - Industrial Hygiene Applications Credit Hours: 4
SHEM Program Elective, select from the list below. Credit Hours: 3
OSHT 1191 - Special Topics in Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician Credit Hours: 1
Elective: Language/Philosophy/Culture OR Creative Arts
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SHEM Program Electives for Process Safety and Health

EPCT 1301 - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training Credit Hours: 3
EPCT 1344 - Environmental Sampling and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
EPCT 1347 - Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention Credit Hours: 3
EPCT 2300 - DOT Regulations Credit Hours: 3
EPCT 2333 - Environmental Toxicology Credit Hours: 3
OSHT 1321 - Fire Protection Systems Credit Hours: 3
OSHT 2188 - Internship I - Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician Credit Hours: 1
OSHT 2289 - Internship II - Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician Credit Hours: 2
OSHT 2337 - Advanced Risk Management Credit Hours: 3
PTAC 2438 - Process Technology III - Operations Credit Hours: 4