Develop into an effective and innovative leader through our competency-based program that equips students with the skills to evaluate ethical and legal aspects of workplace safety, utilize data analysis for project management and problem-solving, and create proactive hazard prevention strategies. Tailored for working professionals, this program features entirely online coursework, allowing you to balance your education with your professional and personal commitments. The Certified Safety and Health Official certificate issued by the Texas A&M Engineering and Extension Service is recognized for credit, providing a pathway to build upon your existing credentials. CSHO certificates earned through providers other than the Texas A&M Engineering and Extension Service will be reviewed for credit.
Our BAAS program is flexible, affordable and 100 percent online. If you have earned or worked toward an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, our innovative BAAS program will provide you with a cost-effective pathway to earning your Bachelor degree. We will accept up to 84 hours of your previous coursework from an accredited institution.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Professional Development Electives: | 48 | |
| Applied Major Courses* | ||
| SHCB 300 | Introduction to Safety Studies | 3 |
| SHCB 301 | Technical Writing and Communication in Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| SHCB 310 | Legal Aspects of Safety and Health | 3 |
| SHCB 320 | Measures of Safety Performance | 3 |
| SHCB 330 | Human Factors in Occupational Safety | 3 |
| SHCB 340 | Occupational Safety and Health Program Management | 3 |
| SHCB 358 | Essentials of Project Management | 3 |
| SHCB 410 | Environmental Law and Management | 3 |
| SHCB 430 | Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| SHCB 499 | Occupational Safety and Health Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
*Applied Major courses must be completed with a grade of B or higher. Applied Major courses must be completed at East Texas A&M University. No transfer credit, or professional certification can substitute for these courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Fall 1 | ||
| ENG 1301 | College Reading & Writing | 3 |
| Fall 2 | ||
| Physical Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| ENG 1302 | Written Argument/Research | 3 |
| Visual Performing Arts Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| MMJ 1307 or PHIL 1301 |
Mass Communication in Society or Intro to Philosophy |
3 |
| Spring 2 | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of the United States Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| PSCI 2305 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| Component Area Option 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| PSCI 2306 | Texas Government and Politics | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| Physical Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Component Area Option 3 | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| PSY 2301 or SOC 1301 |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| SHCB 300 | Introduction to Safety Studies | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| SHCB 301 | Technical Writing and Communication in Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| SHCB 310 | Legal Aspects of Safety and Health | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| SHCB 320 | Measures of Safety Performance (May-Mini) | 3 |
| Professional Development Elective | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| SHCB 330 | Human Factors in Occupational Safety | 3 |
| SHCB 340 | Occupational Safety and Health Program Management | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| SHCB 358 | Essentials of Project Management | 3 |
| SHCB 410 | Environmental Law and Management | 3 |
| Fall 2 | ||
| SHCB 430 | Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| SHCB 499 | Occupational Safety and Health Capstone | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
1 Physical Science Elective: ENVS 103/IS 1315/IS 1317/ASTR 1303
2 Visual Performing Arts Elective: ART 1301/MUS 1310/THE 1310
3 Component Area Option: ART 1301/COMS 1321/MMJ 1307/MUS 1310/ PHIL 1301/PSY 2301/SOC 1301/THE 1310
