The Safety Technology Associate of Science, like the Petroleum Services associate degree, is a stand-alone degree as well as the foundation for the two plus two (2+2) degree pathway leading to a Bachelor of Science in Safety Management. The curriculum is available both in-person and 100% online and is designed to accommodate persons working seven on/seven off so that they may attend classes as full-time students on their days off. Students will become proficient in the areas of loss control; safety, health and environmental training; drug abuse in the industry; and marine accident prevention. The curriculum contains a blend of technical and supervisory courses to prepare a person for the more complex technical and middle management positions in the drilling and production operations as well as the highly technical service and supply segment.
The oil and gas industry, which drives the economic base of the state and nation, embraces a culture of safe and environmentally friendly exploration, development, construction, and distribution of the nation’s oil and gas supply. The protection from social and economic losses resulting from accidents in the oil and gas industry is a challenge to Louisiana and to the nation—a challenge being met by the safety technology program at Nicholls, which provides qualified and competent safety technologists. Safety professionals protect America’s work force, the general public, and the environment from injury and illness associated with oil drilling and production operations. Doing this important work in today’s age of technological and scientific advancement makes it one of the most challenging and rewarding career fields available. The safety professional has the responsibility for studying materials, structures, codes, and operations to find the best way to use resources to control hazard—those things which can lead to accidents, illness, fires, explosions, etc.
Students have the option to graduate with an associate degree and/or continue on to complete the bachelor’s degree. Graduates of the Safety Technology associate’s degree program may become employed in the industry upon graduation and still continue on to the Bachelor of Science by way of the unique course scheduling offered by the Bachelor of Science in Safety Management program, which accommodates the rotational work schedule of students working in the field.
Degree Length: 2 Years
University: Nicholls State University
Classroom Format: In-Person or Online
