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2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Safety and Environmental Technology (A.A.S.)


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Program Advisor: Sandy Jefferson, 335-4230 (smjefferson@actx.edu) or contact Debby Carey, 345-5543 (dacarey@actx.edu)

Associate in Applied Science
Major Code - EPCT.AAS
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Program Requirements

 

General Education Requirements (19 Semester Hours)


Communication - 6 Hours


Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Hours


Social/Behavioral Science - 3 Hours


Major Course Requirements (9 Semester Hours)


(Students completing EPCT 1301 will receive an OSHA required certificate for HAZWOPER)

Electives (6 Semester Hours)


A minimum of 6 semester hours approved by program advisor

Major Options (13 Semester Hours)


Students must select one of the following specialties:

Occupational Safety


This curriculum provides a specialized program of study to prepare individuals with the skills necessary to write and evaluate safety plans, provide consultation on accident investigations and inspect workplaces for safety issues to reduce job-related injuries and illness. College coursework will lay the foundation to successfully complete the additional training hours and exams required to become a CSP (Certified Safety Professional).

Environmental Technology


This curriculum provides a specialized program of study to prepare an individual with the skills necessary to perform environmental assessments, environmental sample collection and regulatory compliance audits.

Total (62 Semester Hours)


Note:


EPCT 2388 and EPCT 2398 internship courses may replace other Hazardous Material Technology or Safety & Environmental Technology courses upon approval of the Program Advisor.

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