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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

What Can I Do With A Major In Environmental, Health and Safety Management?

Environmental, Health and Safety Management

The Environmental, Health and Safety Management major is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for professional careers in a variety of fields including, but not limited to: federal, state, local, and tribal governments, consulting, industry and other privately owned companies.

Employment opportunities exist in manufacturing, production, health care, insurance, public safety, law enforcement, construction, public and private utilities, communication and transportation industries.

Being an environmental, health and safety professional involves protecting America's workforce, the public and the environment from injury, illness and damage.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates approximately 20 percent growth in job opportunities in this field over the next 10 years.

 


Career Opportunities

  • Air and Water Quality Management
  • Agricultural Technician
  • Atmospheric and Space Scientist
  • Biochemist
  • Biologist
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Chemist
  • Conservation Scientist
  • Environmental Compliance Inspector
  • Environmental Disease Analyst
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Environmental Planner
  • Environmental Research Analyst
  • Environmental Science and Protection Technician
  • Environmental Science Professor
  • Forester
  • Geographer
  • Geophysicist
  • Hazardous Waste Management Analyst
  • Hydrologist
  • Industrial Air Pollution Analyst
  • Industrial Waste Inspector
  • Microbiologist
  • Park Naturalist
  • Planning and Conservation
  • Seismologist
  • Soil Conservation Technician
  • Soil Scientist
  • Urban and Regional Planner
  • Waste Management
  • Water Pollution Control Inspector
  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Zoologist

Related Skills

  • Accuracy
  • Contact with Public
  • Decision Making
  • Helping
  • Listening
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Problem Solving
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Science
  • Writing and Authoring