Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety

120

Credit Hours

100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Prepare to Navigate Safety and Environmental Challenges by Completing an Online Environmental Science Degree at Liberty

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 while learning how 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 also touches on 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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Why Choose a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science 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. Our 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.

What Will You Study in Our Online Environmental Degree?

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, human health, and 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.

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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This program falls under the School of Health Sciences.
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The completion of the environmental health and safety degree can enable you to submit for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) status and begin your time in safety professional work to eventually take the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) examination, in preparation to take the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) examination as the pinnacle of professional achievement.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional 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 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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

Who May Qualify?

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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

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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