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Environmental Health and Safety Degree (BAS)

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Bachelor of Applied Science

Environmental Health & Safety Degree

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About the bas in environmental health & safety program

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Environmental Health & Safety is a degree completion program designed for students who hold an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution. It is ideal for individuals seeking to advance their current careers or transition into the environmental health and safety field.

This program provides a flexible pathway to complete a bachelor’s degree and expand career opportunities in environmental health, occupational safety, and related industries. Both on-campus and online degree completion options are available.

Is the B.A.S in Environmental Health & Safety Right for You?

This program is a great fit if you already hold an associate degree and want to complete a bachelor’s degree to advance or transition into the environmental health and safety field.

This program may be right for you if you:

  • Have an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Are currently working in environmental health, safety, or a related technical field.
  • Want to move into higher-level or supervisory roles.
  • Are seeking a flexible pathway to complete a bachelor’s degree.
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What You'll Learn in the Program

In this program, you’ll build applied knowledge in public health, environmental protection, and occupational safety to support career advancement in the field.

  • Food safety, water quality management, epidemiology, and soil science
  • Occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, and hazard control
  • Hazardous materials management, incident response, and waste handling
  • Environmental toxicology, regulations, and environmental science
  • Applied coursework designed to strengthen professional and technical skills in environmental health and safety


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 Practitioner (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.

Students 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)
  • OSHA-10 Certification (on campus only)
  • OSHA-30 Certification (on campus only)

Environmental Health & Safety Careers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Health & Safety are prepared to advance in their current roles or transition into environmental health and safety careers in government, industry, and consulting.

Common career paths include:

  • Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
  • Industrial Hygienist
  • Occupational Safety Specialist
  • Environmental Compliance Specialist
  • Emergency Management Coordinator
  • Hazardous Materials Specialist
  • Risk or Safety Manager

Curriculum & Courses

View the academic catalog for full degree requirements and a complete list of courses.

Program Format, Location & Schedule

  • Format: The Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Health & Safety is a degree completion program designed for students with an associate degree.
  • Location: Courses are available on campus in Joplin, Missouri, with an online degree completion option.
  • Schedule: Students typically complete the program through full-time study, with flexible options depending on course delivery.
  • Time to Degree: Most students complete the bachelor’s degree in approximately two years of full-time study, depending on prior coursework.
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