Dec 03, 2024  
2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental, Health, and Safety, AAS


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Available 100% online

Campus: Clinton, Muscatine, & Scott Community Colleges

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program prepares students to be safety and environmental technicians who protect employees and the public by controlling hazards in the workplace. EHS professionals apply the principles of math, science, engineering, communications and economics to the protection of people, property and the environment. The EHS program focuses on environmental, health and safety regulations and compliance. Graduates are trained to assist an organization in the management of hazardous materials and wastes, to protect workers and the environment, and to minimize the organization’s Worker’s Compensation. The entire degree and various certificates can be completed online.

Plan of Study


Term Total: 16.00 Credits


Term Total: 16.00 Credits


Term Total: 16.00 Credits


Term Total: 16.00 Credits


AAS Total: 64.00 Credits


Notes:


1 The Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Certificate is embedded in HSE 200 . Certification is awarded upon complete of the course.

2 The DOT Hazardous Material Certificate is embedded in HSE 230 . Certification is awarded upon complete of the course.

Students are recommended to sit for their OSHA certifications separate from Environmental, Health and Safety courses.

Students enrolled in the Environmental, Health and Safety program can complete the OSHA certification through EICC”s Continuing Education courses at a reduced cost of half-price.

Recommended progression of OSHA Certification

Upon completion of Term 1

  • OSHA 10-hour Construction
  • OSHA 10-hour General Industry

Upon completion of Term 2

  • OSHA 24-hour Spill Response
  • OSHA 40-hour Waste Site Worker

Upon completion of Term 4

  • OSHA 30-hour Construction
  • OSHA 30-hour General Industry

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