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Jaime Lopez
Dean of Instruction
Central/Mother Lode
Taft College
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Program Details
Associate of Science in Environmental Health and Safety
New Program
Industrial and Occupational Safety and Health (095670)
08/24/26
The Associate in Science in Environmental Health and Safety is geared towards providing training and education in various aspects within environmental health and safety for companies and agencies in both the public and private sector. This degree is ideal for those wishing to learn more about California Occupational Safety and Health (Cal OSHA) policies, expectations, and requirements. The program also provides courses in environmental law, natural science, and endangered species. The program is ideal for environmental health and safety officers at governmental agencies, places of business and industry, safety trainers, and teachers, environmental specialists, inspectors, operations managers and supervisors, and field staff. Students earn an associate in science degree in Environmental Health and Safety upon the successful completion of program requirements.
- The number of estimated program completers per year at the end of the first year of program operation = 15
- The number of estimated program completers per year at the end of the third year of program operation = 30
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
1. Ensure students complete appropriate curricula and required hours of instruction to work in the field of environmental health and safety.
2. Improve the communities through compliance with environmental and safety laws.
3. Prepare students with entry level skills for this growing profession.
4. Support industry needs of a high-quality environmental health and safety program that includes knowledge of various compliance laws.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
22
60
Course Report
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE – Environmental Health and Safety
Required Major Total- 22 units
Completion of local pattern- 27 units
Transferable electives- 11
TOTAL UNITS- 60 units
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENER 1503 | Environmental Awareness and Regulatory Compliance | 3 | Y1 |
| OSH 1500 | Occupational Safety and Health Compliance | 3 | Y1 |
| OSH 1532 | Industrial Hygiene | 3 | Y1 |
| EHS 1560 | Fire Prevention | 3 | Y2 |
| EHS 1550 | Endangered Species | 3 | Y1 |
| BIOL 1500 | Fundamentals of Bio | 3 | Y2 |
| BIOL 1513 | Introduction to Environmental Studies with Lab | 4 | Y2 |
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08/07/25 - 02:54 PM
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