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Major in Safety Management
Up to Department of Engineering Technology

Edward R. Sheinberg, MME, Coordinator

Room 706-North, 713-221-8441

Students enrolled in the Safety Management program will be exposed to the human and equipment aspects of safety. They will also be trained in the ability to absorb new technologies generated from industry. The Engineering Technology Department will develop personnel able to apply the most modern technologies to assure the safety operation of current enterprises. As such, the program produces graduates who:

  • have a sound foundation in safety management, management of organizations, human factors, domestic terrorism, and industrial safety, hygiene and loss prevention.
  • are all-around individuals with strong social skill, able to work in team environments, competent in communication and information presentation, and with a strong sense of professionalism;
  • are committed to continuous improvement and lifelong learning. The BAAS degree is intended for recipients of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree awarded by community or junior colleges.

The BAAS degree is intended for recipients of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree awarded by community or junior colleges. These programs extend for 4 or more semesters and include 60 semester credit hours, although some programs include additional semester hours.

General Education Core Requirements

ENG 1302 Composition II

HIST 1305 US History to 1877

HIST 1306 US History after 1877

COMM 1304 Introduction to Speech Communication

MATH 1301 College Algebra

POLS 2303 US Government I

POLS 2304 US Government II

Literature (three hours)

Natural Sciences (six hours)

Fine Arts (three hours)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (three hours)

Computer Literacy (three hours)

Other Basic Requirements

ENGR 3302 Engineering Economics

ENG 3302 Business Tech Writing

CJ 4306 Domestic Terrorism

MGT 3301 Management of Organizations

Writing Proficiency Examination

Safety Management Requirements

Lower Division

ENGR 1402 Safety and Fire Hazards Requirements (fundamentals)

Upper Division

ET 4323 Technology Seminar

ENGR 4330 Systems Safety Management

ENGR 4350 Industrial Loss Prevention

ENGR 4370 Human Factors in Safety and Fire

ENGR 4410 Industrial Hygiene

ENGR 4450 Industrial Safety

Electives (18 hours) Approved by advisor

ENG 3302 and ET 4323 satisfy the W and S application course requirements

of the General Education Program.

 

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