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      Central Community College: Environmental Health & Safety

      Explore Central Community College's Environmental Health and Safety Programs

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      Program Overview

      Ever wonder what it would be like to be part of a hazardous waste cleanup? Are you curious about industrial environmental regulations and compliance? Central CC's Environmental Health and Safety program will prepare you for a career on the front-line as a health and safety technician or manager. 

      Credits to Complete 61 credit hours Transfer Credits CCC accepts up to 75% of credits toward your award.

      What You'll Learn

      The Environmental Health & Safety program will prepare students for employment as front-line health & safety technicians or managers required in many industries. This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in safety, industrial environmental regulations and compliance, hazardous materials handling and safe storage in industrial, medical, and educational environments. 

      Career Preparation

      Environmental Health and Safety graduates are prepared to:
      Examine safety, construction, and environmental regulations;
      Implement occupational standards;
      Identify the principles of industrial hygiene;
      Integrate a safety training program in the workplace.

      Ready to Apply? Apply through this link and be sure to say you're an Edvance Union Benefit student.

      Certificate Opportunities

      Certificate Name Credit Hours to Complete Description
      Environmental Health & Safety Generalist 12 credit hours The generalist certificate provides students with the basic knowledge in Environmental Health & Safety needed in the workplace or to progress onto the diploma and degree programs.

      About Central Community College

       

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      ABOUT:  Central Community College is a multi-campus community college located in Nebraska accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). For more than 30  years, Central Community College has offered online courses. They currently offer three degrees with 22 program specialties and over 260 courses online through the Virtual Campus.

      ACCREDITATION: Accredited by the Higher Learning Comission (HLC)

      ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to:

      • Complete an application
      • Optional: Provide official transcripts showing evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or an acceptable score on the General Education Development (GED) exam if you would like to utilize financial aid.
      • Optional: Applicants may also submit official transcripts from all post–secondary schools attended if you would like to transfer any previously earned credits.

      TRANSFER CREDITS: CCC accepts up to 75% of credits toward your award.

      COST: The cost is $160 per credit hour.

      If you are a California resident, you are not able to take classes at CCC. Please contact the Edvance team or review alternative school options here