Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Health and Safety Safety. Stewardship. Strategy

120

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Available Fall 2025

Do you want to make a difference by ensuring the safety of workers? Liberty University’s program in environmental health and safety can help you learn to do just that! Study current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws, workplace safety best practices, and proper response to emergency situations and learn to make a positive impact in the lives of others through this noble, high-demand profession.

If you’re passionate about protecting people and the environment, conferring Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Health and Safety can help you build a foundation in safety principles and environmental health practices. This program is designed for individuals like you who want to take an active role in promoting safer workplaces, responding to emergencies, and addressing environmental challenges.

Our Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety has wide vocational applications – from industry to the administrative sides of universities to the military or even business. Our program touches on OSHA requirements and all of the legalities related to governmental expectations for organizational safety.

You can explore key areas such as regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and emergency planning. Whether you’re new to the field or have experience in health and safety roles, this degree offers a path to deepen your understanding of occupational and environmental concerns.


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What Sets Us Apart?

  • Private Nonprofit University
  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

At Liberty, your education is about more than checking boxes – it’s about becoming equipped to serve others through knowledge, integrity, and purpose. As part of a values-driven university, you can approach your studies with a strong ethical framework. Liberty’s Christian foundation encourages you to engage with your coursework in a way that promotes both personal integrity and public responsibility.

As an online student, you can benefit from a flexible format that respects your time and responsibilities while still challenging you academically. The curriculum blends practical knowledge with theoretical insight, helping you grow to understand the complex relationships between human health, safety systems, and the environment.

Liberty’s faculty bring a blend of academic and real-world experience into the virtual classroom. You can learn from instructors who are committed to your growth and ready to support you through meaningful feedback and mentorship.

You’ll also have access to a wide range of resources – from a digital library and writing help to technical support and academic advising. These tools are designed to help you stay focused and confident throughout your degree journey.


With federal oversight of workplace safety and environmental concerns continually expanding, the need for well-trained environmental health and safety officers continues to grow. Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Health and Safety program seeks to help equip you with a solid understanding of designing and managing safe industrial workplaces in accordance with federal laws.

You can be trained in the many types of workplace hazards as well as the creation and implementation of safety plans in emergency situations. Additionally, your environmental health and safety studies will be built on a biblical foundation emphasizing Christian ethics and the sanctity of human life.

In Liberty’s environmental health and safety program, you can explore how people, workplaces, and environments intersect – and how thoughtful safety practices can make a meaningful difference. Courses in environmental and emergency response management can help you examine how organizations prepare for and respond to potential hazards.
You can also study the impact of harmful substances and incidents through classes in toxic chemicals and human health as well as accident causation and prevention. These topics can provide insight into how safety systems are developed and how health outcomes are influenced by both environmental and workplace conditions.

The program includes courses that emphasize ethical reasoning and regulatory awareness, covering topics such as health and safety policies and ethics. You can also dive into occupational safety and hazards to explore current challenges and trends in the field.

As you near the end of your degree, the capstone offers a chance to reflect on what you’ve learned and how it can be applied in real-world contexts. Together, these courses can help you think critically, lead responsibly, and respond thoughtfully to safety concerns.

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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years!

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time $390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time $455/Credit
Military Undergraduate $250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.


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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses*
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)**
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training

*These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025.

**Not applicable to certificates.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.