Bachelor of Science, Major in Integrated Studies: Environmental and Occupational Health Concentration
The BS in Integrated Studies: Environmental and Occupational Health Concentration combines Environmental, Health, and Safety Management, Environmental Studies, and Health minors to meet emerging industry demands by critically analyzing issues from multiple perspectives, identifying problems, and developing innovative solutions. Students develop versatile and in-demand skills for consulting and project management roles while gaining expertise in environmental issues and public health. Graduates will be ready for careers in manufacturing, construction, environmental consulting, and any industry where workplace safety and compliance are a priority, and in sectors focused on environmental conservation, public health, healthcare management, and policymaking.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Integrated Studies: Environmental and Occupational Health Concentration | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core Component Area I (Communication) 1 | 6 | |
| Core Component Area II (Mathematics) 2, 3 | 3 | |
| Core Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) 2 | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) 2 | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 2 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| CHSS Core (Select one course from the following:) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Technical Writing | ||
| Argument and Persuasion | ||
| History of Medicine | ||
or HIST 3373 | Topics in the History of Science and Medicine | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Research and Writing in Political Science | ||
| Writing in Sociology | ||
| Select 15 advanced elective hours (3000-4000) from related subject areas 4 | 15 | |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| INTG 3301 | Critical Approaches to Integrated Studies | 3 |
| INTG 4301 | Integrated Studies Capstone 5 | 3 |
| Minor: Required | ||
| Minor Area I: Environmental, Health, and Safety Management 6 | ||
| ETSM 2310 | Introduction to Occupational Safety | 3 |
| Environmental, Health, and Safety Management/Industrial Safety Management (ETSM) Advanced Electives | 18 | |
| Minor Area II: Environmental Studies 6 | ||
| BIOL 1401 | Environmental Science | 3-4 |
| or GEOG 1300 | People, Places, and the Environment | |
| GEOG 3310 | Sustainable Development | 3 |
| GEOG 4331 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 |
| or POLS 3395 | Environmental Policy | |
| PHIL 4334 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| or COMS 3393 | Environmental Communication | |
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Sustainability & Environment | ||
or GEOG 3320 | Sustainability & Environment | |
| Environmental Geography | ||
| Environment And Society | ||
or SOCI 4334 | Sociology Of Disaster | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Urban Geography | ||
| Food and Society | ||
| Select one course from the following Prescribed Electives: | 3 | |
| Environmental Communication | ||
| Energy and Environmental Economics | ||
| Economic Geography | ||
| Population Geography | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Environmental Health | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Environmental Policy | ||
| Sociology Of Disaster | ||
| Environment And Society | ||
| Minor Area III: Health 6 | ||
| HLTH 1360 | The Fundamentals of Health Promotion and Health Careers | 3 |
| HLTH 1366 | Lifestyle and Wellness | 3 |
| HLTH 2391 | Human Diseases | 3 |
| HLTH 3355 | United States Health Care Systems | 3 |
| HLTH 3385 | Safety Education | 3 |
| HLTH 4380 | Global Health | 3 |
| HLTH 4390 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| Total Hours | 132-133 | |
- 1
Taken first year.
- 2
Taken first or second year.
- 3
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 4
These courses are in addition to major/minor requirements.
- 5
Students must have senior hours, be in good academic standing, and have completed the required CHSS Core course and INTG 3301 before registering for INTG 4301.
- 6
Some minors require more than 18 semester credit hours.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Core Component Areas II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX (including the one credit hour requirement) could double dip from the core and the minors.
Each minor must have 18 unique credits. Students may have to take more than 18 credits to complete the minor.
Graduation requirements include completing all course requirements along with completing at least 120 hours, 42 advanced hours, 24 advanced in-residence hours, and INTG 4301. Students may need to take general electives and/or advanced general electives outside of courses outlined on their degree plan to meet those requirements.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in INTG 3301 and INTG 4301.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area I | 3 | Component Area I | 3 |
| Component Area II1 | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area V | 3 |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area VI | 3 |
| Component Area VI | 3 | Minor Area I: Environmental, Health, and Safety Management2 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VII | 3 | Component Area VII | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 4 | Component Area VIII | 3 |
| CHSS Core3, 4 | 3 | INTG 3301 | 3 |
| Minor Area III: Health2 | 6 | Minor Area I: Environmental, Health, and Safety Management2 | 3 |
| Minor Area II: Environmental Studies2 | 3-4 | ||
| 16 | 15-16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Minor Area I: Environmental, Health, and Safety Management2 | 6 | DSR Advanced Electives5 | 3 |
| Minor Area II: Environmental Studies2 | 6 | Minor Area I: Environmental, Health, and Safety Management2 | 3 |
| Minor Area III: Health2 | 6 | Minor Area II: Environmental Studies2 | 6 |
| Minor Area III: Health2 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| DSR Advanced Electives5 | 6 | DSR Advanced Electives5 | 6 |
| Minor Area I: Environmental, Health, and Safety Management2 | 3 | INTG 43016 | 3 |
| Minor Area II: Environmental Studies2 | 6 | Minor Area I: Environmental, Health, and Safety Management2 | 3 |
| Minor Area III: Health2 | 3 | Minor Area II: Environmental Studies2 | 3 |
| Minor Area III: Health2 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Total Hours: 132-133 | |||
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
Some minors require more than 18 semester credit hours.
- 3
CHSS Core (Select one of the following courses): ENGL 3330, ENGL 3377, HSTY 3345 or HIST 3373, PHIL 2303, POLS 3379, SOCI 2399.
- 4
The course chosen in this block may also satisfy a requirement for a minor.
- 5
Select 15 advanced elective hours (3000-4000) from related subject areas.
- 6
Students must have senior hours, be in good academic standing, and have completed the required CHSS Core course and INTG 3301 before registering for INTG 4301.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Core Component Areas II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX (including the one credit hour requirement) could double dip from the core and the minors.
Each minor must have 18 unique credits. Students may have to take more than 18 credits to complete the minor.
Graduation requirements include completing all course requirements along with completing at least 120 hours, 42 advanced hours, 24 advanced in-residence hours, and INTG 4301. Students may need to take general electives and/or advanced general electives outside of courses outlined on their degree plan to meet those requirements.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in INTG 3301 and INTG 4301.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Integrated Studies: Environmental and Occupational Health Concentration is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Integration of diverse fields and perspectives.
- Innovative problem-solving abilities.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Regulatory compliance and safety program management.
- Environmental and public health systems design.
- Risk assessment and sustainability planning.
