Strengths of the Program

Southeastern’s OSH&E program emphasizes

both the technical and managerial skills to
assure that its graduates are ready to enter the
workforce to make significant contributions
from their very first day. Their education has
been drawn from a variety of disciplines to
provide knowledge with both the depth and
breadth necessary for this very complex Bachelor of Science
profession. Some of the salient aspects of the
program are: in
 Qualified full-time and adjunct faculty Occupational Safety,
with not only outstanding academic quali-


fication but also real-world experience
A sound foundation in the physical and
Health, and
biological sciences essential to the
application of workplace safety and
Environment
health, and environmental preservation
 Established communication skills, both
written and oral
 Ability to direct safety, health and
environment programs within the overall
context of the management organization
 Close association with professional safety
and health organizations, both on and off-
campus, to provide support and additional
educational opportunities
 Required internships and guided learning
experiences
Department of Computer Science

Department of Computer
Science & Industrial
and Industrial Technology

Technology
Hammond, LA 70402

Dr. Lu Yuan, ScD, CSP

Interim Head and Associate Professor
SLU 10847
Hammond, LA 70402 Department of
SLU 10847

On Campus: Fayard Hall, Room 307-C Computer Science &

Phone: 985-549-2189
Fax: 985-549-5532
Industrial Technology
E-mail: Lu.Yuan@selu.edu
Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Program Educational Objectives Careers in the Program
Safety, Health, and Environment The educational objectives of the OSH&E The OSH&E major prepares students for work
program are to prepare students who: in a wide variety of employments including, but
The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, not limited to, the following:
Health, and Environment (OSH&E) degree 1. Apply knowledge and principles of mathe-
matics, science, technology, and manage-  Industry, both heavy and light
program is designed to provide an academically ment in industry, business, or other related  Commercial and retail organizations
comprehensive curriculum that prepares areas of employment as occupational safety,  Regulatory and other governmental
graduates with the ability and competency to health, and environmental professionals; organizations
become highly qualified safety, industrial  Insurance carriers
2. Apply practical-oriented knowledge and
hygiene, and environmental professionals. skills in safety, health, and environment to  Health care
anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous  Consulting
The OSH&E Bachelor degree program is conditions and practices, to develop hazard
accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engi- control designs, methods, procedures and Starting salaries of the OSH&E graduate are
neering and Technology (ABET) Applied Sci- programs, and to implement and manage commensurate with those of other 4-year
effective safety, health, and environment technical and engineering graduates.
ence Accreditation Commission. The Industrial
programs;
Technology Associate of Applied Science degree
program with an OSH&E concentration is ac- 3. Become effective communicators and ethical Full-Time Faculty Information
credited by the Association of Technology, Man- facilitators within the practice of safety,
health, and environment; Dr. Lu Yuan, ScD, CSP
agement, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). Interim Head and Associate Professor
Because of these, students have access to both 4. Continue professional development to Specialty: Occupational Ergonomics and Safety,
the high-quality courses and the most techno- Biomechanics
address the need of applying principles of
Phone: 985-549-2189
logically advanced equipment in the state. safety, health, and environment within a Email: Lu.Yuan@selu.edu
constantly changing and increasingly diverse
environment. Dr. Ephraim Massawe, ScD
Associate Professor
Specialty: Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health
How do I know this is the degree for Phone: 985-549-2243
me? Email: Ephraim.Massawe@selu.edu

A degree in Occupational Safety, Health, and Mrs. Amanda Brown, MPH

Instructor
Environment is right for you if you want a career Specialty: Industrial Hygiene
that is challenging and requires application of Phone: 985-549-2871
your extensive technical knowledge in real life Email: Amanda.Brown-6@selu.edu
situations. As the result of your work, workers
will find significant improvements in conditions Mr. Chris Kuiper, MS, CSP
affecting their own safety and health, and the Instructor
environment will be better protected. In addition, Specialty: Quality, Environmental, Health, and
the organizations for which you work will operate Safety (QEHS) Management
Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment
more effectively and efficiently. Phone: 985-549-3751
Faculty and Students
Email: August.Kuiper@selu.edu