2023-2024 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Occupational Safety and Health (AAS-T) Course Map
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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time.
While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Associate in Applied Science - Transfer Occupational Safety and Health, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements.
Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
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1. College Success
- COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)
Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond. Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course.
2. Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
3. English Composition I
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
Course purpose: As an occupational safety and health professional, you will often find yourself writing reports, proposals, letters, emails, and presentations. ENGL& 101 will provide the foundational skills of developing these writing skills and transfers to 4-years institutions. Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course.
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
6. Introduction to Statistics
- MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5 credits)
Course purpose: OSH professionals need a strong foundation in mathematics so they can interpret quantitative data reported in reports and research papers, and to appropriately convey quantitative data in meetings and documents. Note: The math course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following, the transfer institution/degree that you select, and your math placement guidance. Your advisor will assist you in selecting the relevant 5 or 7 credit course(s) based upon co-requisite options.
7. Incident Investigation
8. Chemical Concepts with Lab
10. Handling Hazardous Materials
- OSH 240 Handling Hazardous Materials (4 credits)
Course purpose: OSH professionals must have a basic understanding of the characteristics of hazardous materials, the impacts of the related hazards, how to prevent or minimize exposure, and what protective measures to take to prevent exposures when handling or exposed to hazardous materials.
12. CPR for the Professional Rescuer
13. Regulatory Environment
15. Project Management I: Planning
- BUS 260 Project Management I: Planning (5 credits)
Course purpose: Basic knowledge of project management skills and terminology are necessary for an OSH professional, particularly in the implementation of new programs, development of products, or for construction related projects.
16. Human Biology: Anatomy and Physiology
18. Industrial Hygiene
- OSH 220 Industrial Hygiene (5 credits)
Course purpose: OSH professionals need a strong background in industrial hygiene skills including sampling and monitor techniques, data collection, data interpretation and the limitations and challenges of sampling data.
20. Communications Course Recommendation
Choose one
23. Human Relations in the Workplace
24. Occupational Safety and Health Course Recommendation
Choose at least one.
- BUS 261 Project Management II: Managing (5 credits)
Course purpose: Basic knowledge of project management skills and terminology are necessary for an OSH professional, particularly in the implementation of new programs, development of products, or for construction related projects. - CONST 140 Construction Drawings: Printreading (5 credits)
Course purpose: Construction management processes are introduced, including industry terminology, business practices, estimating/bidding, scheduling, project management, field operations and career pathways. - CONST 160 Means and Methods I (5 credits)
Course purpose: The technical aspects of construction systems, including the procedures and methods for masonry, steel, wood, and concrete construction are covered in this course. Recent trends in construction materials are also covered. - EM 102 Introduction to Homeland Security Emergency Management (5 credits)
Course purpose: Health and safety employees are often assigned to address emergency planning and issues. This course provides the groundwork on disaster and emergency management. - EM 120 All Hazards Emergency Planning (3 credits)
Course purpose: This course will help you build your skills in emergency planning.
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