Studying Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety at Weber State
Students majoring in Weber State's Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) bachelors of science degree gain the knowledge and skills to help protect and enhance the health of workers and communities across the nation.
Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Highlights
Weber State’s OEHS degree is the only program of its kind in Utah, and one of only a few in the nation. Our graduates are trained to meet the growing demand for OEHS professionals in all industries, including academia, government agencies and non-profit organizations. Students grow and enhance their skills in areas such as occupational health hazards, leadership, risk management, problem-solving and more.
Students in the program are also part of the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, which provides resources and additional training for those pursuing careers in occupational and environmental health and safety.
Beyond the Classroom
Through a collaborative partnership with the University of Utah and affiliation with the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, the program offers an expansive, interdisciplinary learning environment. Students will gain knowledge in workplace hazard recognition, risk management, ergonomics, environmental health, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, occupational health psychology, construction safety, and regulatory safety.
The OEHS bachelor's degree is recognized as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). The program provides a pathway to certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by helping graduates earn an intermediate credential, the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), a significant step toward the CSP.