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2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Health & Safety Diploma


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Purpose


The Environmental Health & Safety diploma is for graduates wishing to develop entry-level skills in a safety department.  The diploma also prepares students to progress onto the degree program.

Suggested Sequence of Courses​ 

Subtotal: 22


Basic Achievement Requirements


All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

   1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
  OR  
  2. Completing the following courses:
    a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
    AND
    b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
  OR  
  3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements


All graduates with a diploma will complete a minimum of 9 credits of General Education from the following:

  • GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
  • GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
    (Required: MATH 1130  or higher)
  • GEN ED Group C: Career and Life Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)

Subtotal: 9


Total Credits for Diploma: 31


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