Hazardous Materials Technology Major (A.A.S.)

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Major code AA5004

Ohio University–Chillicothe offers a two-year degree program leading to an Associate in Applied Science in hazardous materials technology. The program is designed for men and women interested in the challenging and expanding career options available in hazardous waste management, control, and remediation. The goal of this program is to further your knowledge of the types and effects of various hazardous substances, as well as to provide clarity on the regulations, standards, and guidelines established for proper waste disposal. For further information on the program and possible career opportunities, contact the director of the hazardous materials technology program. In order to broaden and improve your employment opportunities, you are encouraged to further your education in such bachelor’s degree programs as industrial hygiene, environmental engineering technology, or safety sciences.

Technical Associate Degree Requirements

The minimum requirement for the Associate in Applied Business (A.A.B.) or the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is the completion of 96 credits with a 2.0 accumulative GPA upon graduation. A maximum of 24 credits earned through the Experiential Learning Program may be applied to any technical associate degree. You must earn at least 30 quarter hours of resident credit at Ohio University; if you complete fewer than 60 quarter hours of Ohio University credit, you must earn at least 8 of your final 15 hours as resident credit. You also must meet Ohio University general education requirements for associate degrees. (See “Associate’s Degrees” the University College section)

To earn a technical associate degree, you must complete an Application for Update of Program(s), available from any college office or regional campus student services office.

Technical Requirements: 49-50 hours

EVT 100 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 3
HMT 110 - Hazardous Materials Regulation I Credit Hours: 4
HMT 120 - Hazard Communication Standard Credit Hours: 3
HMT 140 - Hazardous Materials Regulation II Credit Hours: 4
HMT 150 - Emergency Response I Credit Hours: 3
HMT 200 - Hazardous Materials Recovery, Incineration, and Disposal Credit Hours: 4
HMT 210 - Hazardous Materials Regulation III Credit Hours: 4
HMT 220 - Hazardous Materials Health Effects Credit Hours: 3
HMT 230 - Emergency Response II Credit Hours: 3
HMT 240 - Hazardous Materials Testing Credit Hours: 4
HMT 289 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1 to 5
(Must be taken 3 times with different topics, totaling 11-12 hours. LET 250 can be substituted for one of these times.)

General Requirements: 50-54 hours

BIOS 130 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
COMS 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 4
COMS 304 - Principles and Techniques of Interviewing Credit Hours: 4
ENG 151 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 5
MATH 113 - Algebra Credit Hours: 5
PESS 227 - First Aid:Work Place Training Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 201 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5

One course from the following:

BIOL 101 - Principles of Biology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 103 - Human Biology I:Basic Principles Credit Hours: 5

Complete one of the two series:

CHEM 121 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 122 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 123 - Principles of Chemistry III Credit Hours: 4
or
CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 152 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 153 - Fundamentals of Chemistry III Credit Hours: 5