Overview

Key facts

These laws are extensive and profoundly affect every element of our society. The demand for competent, fully qualified safety professionals to assume positions within government, industry, and community agencies is increasing. Grand Valley’s B.S in occupational safety and health management degree is structured to provide students with the proper balance of safety management and scientific training required in the field. The program prepares graduates for careers in both the private and public sectors.

About the degree

The B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health Management degree at Grand Valley State University is recognized by the Institute for Safety and Health Management. Such recognition permits GVSU's OSHM graduates to apply for the Associate Safety and Health Manager's (ASHM) designation. Two additional years of work experience and the graduate can seek the Certified Safety & Health Manager's designation. Individuals graduating from non-recognized programs must work five years before applying for certification.

Career opportunities in West Michigan, as well as the rest of the country, continue to abound with the increased emphasis on workplace safety and health. Career opportunities for GVSU/B.S. in OSHM graduates is very good. Entry level starting salaries continue to rise locally and nationally. Starting salaries currently are in the $40/$55K range. Grand Valley OSHM graduates are also eligible to seek advanced degrees up to the doctorate in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Safety & Health.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Strategies in Writing

Hazard Control

Health and Safety Techniques

Principles of Loss Control

Behavioral Aspects of Safety

Internship Preparation

Critical Incident Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Occupational Health and Safety View 66 other Bachelors in Occupational Health and Safety in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

International Application
$30 Application Fee
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Test Scores
Verification of Financial Support

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22770 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16122 USD / year

≈ 16122 USD / year

Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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