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

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Salaries for site safety technicians can range from the $20K to $100K for positions ranging from technicians to senior vice presidents. This specialty is designed for those planning to work for petrochemical companies and includes coursework from the Chemical Technology program.

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.

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 other courses will build. Whether attending full or part time, plan to complete most if not all of Foundations prior to taking courses under Knowledge Building or Preparing for Completion.

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework
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OSHT 1301 - Introduction to Safety and Health Credit Hours: 3 OR PTAC 1308
PTAC 1302 - Introduction to Process Technology Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit Hours: 3 OR other college level MATH course.
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.

PTAC 1410 - Process Technology I- Equipment Credit Hours: 4
OSHT 1313 - Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation Credit Hours: 3
PTAC 1432 - Process Instrumentation I Credit Hours: 4
EPCT 1441 - Principles of Industrial Hygiene Credit Hours: 4
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications Credit Hours: 3 OR ITSC 1301 OR POFI 1301
SHEM Program Elective: Select one 3 credit hour course, or select any combination of courses that total 3 credit hours from the SHEM Program Elective list below. Credit Hours: 3

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. 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 one 3 or 4 credit hour course, or select any combination of courses that total at least 3 credit hours from the SHEM Program Elective 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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Program Electives for Process, Safety, and Health

EPCT 1301 - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training Credit Hours: 3
EPCT 1305 - Environmental Regulations Overview Credit Hours: 3
EPCT 1311 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit Hours: 3
EPCT 1347 - Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention Credit Hours: 3
EPCT 1440 - Industrial Chemical Processes Credit Hours: 4
EPCT 2300 - DOT Regulations Credit Hours: 3
EPCT 2459 - Risk Analysis and Site Survey Credit Hours: 4
OSHT 1309 - Physical Hazards Control Credit Hours: 3
OSHT 1405 - OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry Credit Hours: 4
OSHT 2305 - Ergonomics and Human Factors in Safety Credit Hours: 3
OSHT 2309 - Safety Program Management Credit Hours: 3
OSHT 2337 - Advanced Risk Management Credit Hours: 3
OSHT 2410 - Principles of Safety Engineering Credit Hours: 4
PTAC 2438 - Process Technology III - Operations Credit Hours: 4
ENER 1340 - Employee Success in Industry Credit Hours: 3
OSHT 2188 - Internship I - Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician Credit Hours: 1
Note: Students enrolling in OSHT 2188 will need to have an internship or job with at least 5 hours of safety-related work experience per week. Consult a SHEM instructor for guidance regarding safety related job activities. Students may register in only one internship class per semester.
OSHT 2289 - Internship II - Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician Credit Hours: 2
Note: Students enrolling in OSHT 2289 will need to have an internship or job with at least 10 hours of safety-related work experience per week. Consult a SHEM instructor for guidance regarding safety related job activities. Students may register in only one internship class per semester.