Online Bachelor's in Occupational Safety
Open doors by unlocking your potential.
Occupational Safety professionals are dedicated to protecting the safety and health of both workers and the public. It’s a hands-on and constantly changing field that spans all sectors of the economy. Professionals in this field evaluate the workplace environment and implement programs that ensure employee and customer safety, health, and productivity, as well as environmental and regulatory compliance.
Why UW-Whitewater Online?
- Learn at your own pace, when it’s convenient for you
- Build connections through online assignments and discussion boards
- Strong alumni network
- Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
- Graduating students are eligible to become a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
ABET Accredited
Accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Fully Online
No requirements to come to campus.
Flexible
Attend school part-time on your schedule.
Online Bachelor's in Occupational Safety
The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety degree requirements have been designed to prepare you for success as a student in the program and your subsequent career.
The fully online Occupational Safety degree culminates in a semester-long internship with a practicing safety professional. Students who are already employed in the safety and health field and who wish to advance their careers in their current organizations may customize this experience to meet the needs of the internship requirement. This capstone internship offers students an outstanding opportunity to transition into a successful career in the occupational safety profession.
Course requirements can be found in the Online Occupational Safety Degree Requirements document. Please note that not all listed electives are offered online. See the Course Offerings document for more information.
The UW-Whitewater Occupational Safety major is a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), and students graduating from the program are eligible to become a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP). All online students have ready access to academic advising, library services, financial aid, technical support, mentoring, and career services.
There are several application paths an online bachelor's student might take including as transfer, reentry, freshman, or second-degree seeking applicants. You may even be an international applicant.
If you aren’t sure which application path to follow or need help completing the UW-System E-Application, view the Application Tips PDF or complete the Request Information form and a program representative will get in touch with you.
Transfer applicants
Transfer applicants are students that have attended another college or university (including having earned an associate degree) but have never attended UW-Whitewater. You will find detailed application and transfer information at University Admissions.
Reentry applicants
Reentry applicants are students that have previously attended UW-Whitewater. Application information can be found at University Admissions.
Freshman applicants
Freshman applicants are students that have never attended a college or university. If you have never attended a college or university, regardless of age, you would be considered a freshman applicant. You can find application information for freshman applicants at University Admissions.
Second-Degree seeking applicants
Second-Degree seeking applicants are students who have already earned a bachelor's degree and would like to pursue another. If you would like to earn another bachelor’s degree, you can apply to UW-Whitewater’s online bachelor's program as a special student with full credentials. To complete your degree, you would only need to fulfill the College of Letters and Sciences BA or BS requirements and the requirements for the major you choose.
Unofficial Transcript Review
Transfer, Reentry, and Second-Degree Seeking students, can request an unofficial transcript review. An unofficial review will give you an idea of which of your credits might transfer and how those transfer credits might apply to the online bachelor's program. To request a review, complete a request more information form and a program adviser will get in touch with you.
The online bachelor's program at UW-Whitewater is a superior value at $412 USD per credit for the 2024-25 academic year. This tuition rate applies to Wisconsin residents, out-of-state and international students who have declared an online bachelor's major. Non-major classes are charged at the standard resident/non-resident level. Visit the Tuition and Fees webpage for complete information.
Course materials
Textbook rental is included in the cost of tuition for many courses through the University Bookstore's Textbook Rental program.
Financial aid
Students completing a degree program may be eligible for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, or employment. All of these make up a “Financial Aid Package” and may be offered singly or in various combinations. Since funds are limited, priority for aid is based on financial need and how promptly applications are filed. To find out, or if you have other financial aid questions, contact the financial aid staff person assigned to you or try uwwfao@uww.edu or 262-472-1130.
