Program Description: Prince William Sound Community college offers an Undergraduate Certificate and Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Safety Management. Occupational safety and health education is vital in identifying unsafe equipment and preventing hazardous working conditions. Safety specialists help develop workplace safety programs and need effective communication skills to convey the message of safety to both employees and company management.
These programs are designed to provide individuals with job specific knowledge and skills, and the credentials to back up that knowledge. Coursework incorporates the topics of industrial hygiene, properties of hazardous materials, safety law and standards, process safety, environmental technology, communications, and math.
Students admitted into the program are able to advance on a career pathway leading from a undergraduate certificate to an associate degree and on to a bachelors of science degree in technology. Coursework is available for students interested in adding a business emphasis to their education plans.
Length of Program: Undergraduate certificates can be completed in one to two years and the Associate of Applied Science Degree takes two to three years to complete based on the course load taken by the student.
2007-2009 Tuition and Fees: Undergraduate tuition is $116 per credit hour. Tuition costs for a 39 credit undergraduate certificate are $4,524 and 62 credit associate of applied science degree are $7,192. There is no out of state tuition at Prince William Sound Community College. The College has a payment plan available for students. Further information on fees can be found at the PWSCC website.
Application Process:
- Apply for admission to Prince William Sound Community College. Information and application form is available from the Registrar
- Arrange to have sent to PWSCC Admissions and Records Office official transcripts from all colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions previously attended
- Make an appointment with the faculty adviser in the Industrial Technology department, 907.834.1640
- Meet regularly with the faculty adviser to stay on track
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Undergraduate Safety Management Certificate (30 credits)
General Requirements for All Undergraduate Certificates:
- ENGL 108 Basic Composition II or higher or Accuplacer placement in a higher level English Composition Course 3cr
- MATH 101 Technical Math or higher or Accuplacer placement in a higher level Mathematics Course 3cr
- PSY 153 Human Relations 3cr
Safety Management Requirements:
- ITEC 101 HAZWOPER 24 Hour or 1.5cr ITEC 103 HAZWOPER 40 Hour 2cr
- ITEC 165 Industrial Hygiene 5cr
- ITEC 105 Properties of Hazardous Materials 3cr
- ITEC 123 Safety Laws and Standards 3cr
- Approved Natural Science Course 4cr
- Safety Management Electives 3cr
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Industrial Technology AAS Degree with a Safety Management Emphasis
Academic Requirements
Communications (9 credits)
Written Communications (6 credits)
- ENGL 111 Written Communication 3cr
- ENGL 212 Technical Writing 3cr
Oral Communications (3 credits)
- COMM 111 Oral Communication 3cr
General Requirements (6 credits)
- MATH 101 Technical Math/ MATH 105 or above 3cr
- PSY 153 Human Relations 3cr
Major Requirements (18.5 – 20.5 credits)
- ITEC 101 HAZWOPER 24 Hour or 1.5cr
- ITEC 103 HAZWOPER 40 Hour 2cr
- ITEC 125 Confined Space Awareness .5cr
- ITEC 165 Industrial Hygiene* or 5cr
- ITEC 166 Intro to Environmental Technology 3cr
- ITEC 285 Industrial Technology Practicum 4cr
- ITEC 295 Industrial Technology Internship 6cr
- Approved Natural Science Course 4cr
*ITEC 165 is required for Safety Management Emphasis
Emphasis Area
Complete the Requirements of Safety Management Emphasis Area
Electives
62 Credits are Required for This Degree
This course information is based on the 2008-2009 PWSCC Course Catalog. Please see current catalog for complete information.
