Occupational Health and Safety Technology
The Occupational Health and Safety Technology Certificate at Sam Houston State University prepares students for careers in hazard identification, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Online
- Online
16 - 17 Credit Hours
Succeed in Occupational Health
The Occupational Health and Safety Technology Certificate at Sam Houston State University provides students with essential knowledge and skills to identify workplace hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop safety programs. This certificate prepares graduates for careers in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, healthcare, and energy. Coursework covers risk assessment, emergency response planning, and safety management. Offered fully online, the program offers flexibility for working professionals and students. Graduates gain the expertise needed to promote safe work environments and protect employees while supporting organizational safety goals.
Excellence in Occupational Health
The Occupational Health and Safety Technology Certificate at SHSU equips students with vital skills to create safer work environments. Through flexible online learning, this program prepares you for diverse industries, including construction, healthcare, and energy. Discover how practical training, career versatility, and convenient delivery make this certificate a valuable step toward a rewarding safety career.
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Industry-Relevant Skills
Gain practical knowledge in hazard identification, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance essential for maintaining safe workplaces across diverse industries.
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Flexible Online Learning
Complete the certificate fully online, allowing working professionals and students to balance education with personal and career commitments.
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Broad Career Opportunities
Prepare for roles in manufacturing, construction, healthcare, oil and gas, and energy sectors, where safety expertise is critical to organizational success and employee well-being.
Find Your Future Career
Graduates pursue roles as safety officers, compliance inspectors, risk managers, industrial hygienists, emergency planners, environmental health specialists, and more.
Engineering Technology Faculty
The Engineering Technology faculty and staff at Sam Houston State University include experienced professors, associate professors, lecturers, lab coordinators, and administrative support across multiple specialties.
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