Occupational Safety and Health Degree Concentrations -- Occupational Health & Safety

Columbia Southern University

Occupational Safety and Health Degree Concentrations

Columbia Southern University has added two concentrations to its bachelor’s in occupational safety and health to meet the needs of today’s safety professionals. Each were named Qualified Academic Programs by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. The concentrations include a B.S. Occupational Safety and Health – Oil and Gas and a B.S. Occupational Safety and Health – Construction. To learn more visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu/OHS or call 877-347-6050.

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