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Environmental Health and Safety Degree (BAS)

About the Degree


The Bachelor of Applied Science degree program is designed as a two-year program for students who have an any associate’s degree from a regionally accreditiated institution. It is popular among students interested in transitioning to a career in Environmental Health and Safety or career advancement in the EHS field.

This degree the next step for people who have an associate’s degree and are looking for a way to advance in their current jobs or secure better career opportunities.

We offer both on campus and online degree completion routes.


Benefits of the Degree


The Environmental Health and Safety Program is recognized as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). All graduating students earn the Graduate Safety Practioner (GSP) designation. 

The GSP designation denotes participation in a path leading to the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential. The CSP may be attained after 4 years of safety experience. The 2018 SH&E Industry Salary Calculator ( https://www.bcsp.org/resources/salary-survey ) identifies CSPs with a bachelor degree and less than 5 years industry experience make a median salary of $97,000.

Student additionally have the opportunity, through their course work, to earn their:

  • DOT HazMat General Awareness Certification
  • National Incident Management System Certifications
  • HAZWOPER-40hr Certification (on campus only)


What You’ll Learn


  • Aspects of Public Health: Food Safety, Water Quality Management, Epidemiology, Soils
  • Industry Specific Safety: Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Incident Management, Hazardous Materials Safety, Solid and Hazardous Waste
  • Environmental Protection: Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science

In addition to the EH specific courses, students in this program will also take an assortment of additional courses for a well-rounded education in the applied science field.


Options/Course of Studies


Current Catalog

Bachelor of Applied Science - Environmental Health and Safety (online or in person)

Contact the Department

Dr. Teresa Boman
Office: Reynolds Hall 228
Telephone: 417-625-9704 
Email: boman-t@mssu.edu