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Minor in Occupational Health & Safety
Program Description
Students can expect to be involved in areas that deal with significant issues within the Public health pertaining to occupational health and safety, such as occupational diseases, biological, and physical agents; control, mitigation and management of health and safety hazards; laws and regulations; unintentional injury causes and prevention; analysis and investigation of occupational injuries and illness; and other personal, occupational, and community health and safety issues. The curriculum emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of occupational health and safety.
The Occupational Health and Safety Minor requirements are achievable and relevant to all disciplines, especially sciences, engineering, environmental studies, health and business. Undergraduate students in any discipline can choose this minor as part of their curriculum.
This minor will help students prepare for jobs in various settings such as state and federal agencies, hospitals, manufacturing, construction, insurance, automotive industry, and warehouses, typically in roles such as occupational health and safety specialists, safety managers, safety engineers, EHS specialist, industrial hygienist, safety inspectors and insurance specialists. It will also prepare them for higher studies and research in the area of occupational health and safety.
Note: Students must have a declared major in order to declare a minor.
Program Requirements
Students need to have an overall GPA of 2.5 or more and be in good academic standing to declare the Minor in Occupational Health and Safety. Students must be a Public Health Major/Minor to enroll.
- Total Units required for Minor: 18
Notes:
- ALL courses in the major require a grade of "C" of better
| Required Upper Division Courses (12 units) | Units | Course Prerequisites? |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH 100 Fundamentals of Safety and Health | 3 | No |
| PUBH 106 Occupational Health | 3 | No |
| PUBH 107 Occupational Safety | 3 | No |
| PUBH 108 Occupational Health and Safety Laws and Regulations | 3 | No |
| Additional Upper Division Requirements - Take two of the following (6 units) | Units | Course Prerequisites? |
| PUBH 109 Cause and Control of Occupational Loss | 3 | No |
| PUBH 116 Public Health Policy, Management & Administration | 3 | No |
| PUBH 118 Introduction to Public Health | 3 | No |
| PUBH 147 Health Data Analysis | 3 | STAT 1 OR STAT 10B |
Academic Advising
HHS Student Success Center
The Health & Human Services Student Success Center advises all Majors and Minors in Public Health and serves an array of students from first-time freshman to graduationg seniors. Please visit the center for in-person or virtual drop-in hours. If you have questions, please email them directly at: chhs_success_center@csus.edu
Pre-Major and Prospective Students
When you email the Student Success Center be sure to provide the following information (if applicable):
- Full Name
- Sac State Student ID
- Major
- Request/Inquiry/Question(s)
Please Note: Emails are reviewed in the order received; please allow 1-3 business days for a response.
Undeclared/Expressed Interest Advising
The Academic Advising Center offers one-on-one advising to help current Sacramento State students explore major/minor opportunities. The Center engages students in a developmental process that helps clarify and implement individual educational plans consistent with their skills, interests, and values.
Career Possibilities
Public Health comprises an enormous range of possible career pathways and areas of application. Below is a sample of the common Areas of Expertise and related job titles that program graduates could pursue:
- Chronic Disease: Health Educator, Health Program Director, Behavioral Scientist, Public Health Dentist
- Disaster Response: Emergency Preparedness Specialist, U.S. Public Health Service Member
- Drug Safety: Clinical Researcher, Pharmacist, Biostatistician, Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Environmental Health: Toxicologist, Hydrologist, Environmental Engineer, Hazardous Waste Inspector
- Food Safety & Nutrition: Consumer Safety Officer, Food Scientist, Nutrition Consultant
- Global Health: Peace Crops Volunteer, Genetics Researcher, Entomologist, Translator, Ethnographer
- Infectious Disease: Epidemiologist, Medical Officer, Public Health Nurse, Public Health Veterinarian
- Maternal & Child Health: Health Administrator, Home Visit Nurse, Community Health Worker, Nutritionist
- Mental Health: Mental Health Researcher, Public Health Social Worker, Behavioral Health Coordinator
- Nonprofit Management: Grant Writer, Development Director, Program Officer, Volunteer Coordinator
- Occupational Safety: Industrial Hygienist, Occupational Safety Specialist, Sanitarian/Safety Inspector
- Public Health Policy & Law: Policy Analyst, Health Economist, Public Health Attorney, Consumer Advocate
- Public Safety: Injury Prevention Specialist, Emergency Medical Services Director, Forensic Pathologist
- Quality Improvement: Program Evaluator, Informatics Specialist, Patient Safety Specialist, Health Facility Surveyor
Note: some options listed may require training additional training, coupled with a degree in Public Health.
Contact
Phone
(916) 278-6441
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Except Holidays (Campus Closed)
Department Location
Solano Hall 3002
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819
Mailing Address
Department of Public Health
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street, MS 6073
Sacramento, CA 95819