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Bachelor of Science in Organizational Health & Safety Justice
Four-Year Degree Plan (8 Semesters)
University of Justice
(Course Prefix: JUST | Texas Course Numbers: 4-digit)
Course Equivalency with University of Houston (UH)
Welcome, future changemakers! The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Health & Safety Justice at the University of Justice (UJ) is a transformative four-year program designed to empower graduates to build equitable, safe, and ethical workplaces across industries. By merging principles of justice, public safety, organizational behavior, and health compliance, this interdisciplinary degree prepares you to lead in environments where human dignity and systemic integrity must coexist.
Below is your comprehensive 8-semester roadmap, featuring dynamic JUST-coded courses and their direct equivalencies to courses offered at the University of Houston (UH)—ensuring seamless transferability and recognition across Texas institutions.
Admissions Requirements & Eligibility
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for military commission).
Physical Standards: Must meet the baseline fitness requirements for the respective military branch.
Grade Thresholds: All lower-division prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Application Materials: Official transcripts, a completed USJ application and two formal letters of reference (preferably from criminal justice, legal, science instructors or employers).
Interview: A personal interview with program faculty is required to assess professional alignment and communication skills.
Required Prerequisites:
They are also combined with your Degree plan.
* BIOL 1306: Biology for Science Majors I & BIOL 1106: Biology for Science Majors Lab I
* BIOL 1307: Biology for Science Majors II & BIOL 1107: Biology for Science Majors Lab II
* ENGL 1301: First Year Writing I
* ENGL 1302: First Year Writing II
*CHEM 1311: Chemistry I & CHEM 1111: Chemistry I Lab
* CHEM 1312: Chemistry II & CHEM 1112: Chemistry II Lab
* CHEM 2323: Organic Chemistry I & *CHEM 2123: Organic Chemistry I Lab
* PHYS 1301: General Physics I & PHYS 1101: General Physics I Lab
* PHYS 1302: General Physics II & PHYS 1102: General Physics II Lab
* Core: HIST 1377-US History to 1877
BCHS 3304: Biochemistry*
CHEM 2325: Organic Chemistry II & CHEM 2125: Organic Chemistry II Lab
MATH 1342 or MATH 3339 or other Statistics*
Year 1: Foundations of Justice & Organizational Systems
Semester 1 (Fall) – 15 Credits
Course Title UJ Course Code Credit UH Equivalent
Introduction to Justice Studies JUST 1101 3 UH POLS 1336 (Introduction to Criminal Justice)
Principles of Organizational Behavior JUST 1205 3 UH MGMT 3301 (Organization Theory)
College Composition I ENGL 1301 3 UH ENGL 1303
College Algebra for Social Sciences MATH 1314 3 UH MATH 1310
Health & Safety in Everyday Life JUST 1020 3 UH HLT 1304 (Personal & Community Health)
Semester Focus: Lay the groundwork by exploring justice systems, basic mathematics for risk analysis, and personal health as a gateway to systemic wellness.
Semester 2 (Spring) – 15 Credits
Course Title UJ Course Code Credit UH Equivalent
Social Justice & Equity in Organizations JUST 1308 3 UH SOC 2319 (Social Diversity)
Foundations of Occupational Safety JUST 1410 3 UH INDE 2333 (Engineering Statistics)*
Environmental Health & Justice JUST 1502 3 UH EHSC 3300 (Environmental Health)
Public Speaking for Advocacy COMM 2305 3 UH COMM 1301
General Chemistry I (with Lab) CHEM 1311/1111 4 UH CHEM 1331/1111
Semester Focus: Transition from theory to practice with early exposure to environmental hazards, communication tools, and data literacy.
Year 2: Building Scientific & Ethical Competency
Semester 3 (Fall) – 15 Credits
Course Title UJ Course Code Credit UH Equivalent
Ethical Leadership in Public Service JUST 2125 3 UH PHIL 2306 (Ethics)
OSHA Standards & Compliance JUST 2420 3 UH INDE 3365 (Occupational Safety)
Psychology of Workplace Behavior PSYC 2301 3 UH PSYC 1300
Statistics for Safety Management JUST 2050 3 UH STAT 2305 (Business Statistics)
Biomedical Safety Fundamentals JUST 2318 3 UH BIOL 1362 (Biology II – Health Science)
Semester Focus: Deepen technical knowledge with OSHA regulations and ethical decision-making. Statistics become your ally in risk forecasting.
Semester 4 (Spring) – 15 Credits
Course Title UJ Course Code Credit UH Equivalent
Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Response JUST 2533 3 UH EMGT 3340 (Emergency Management)
Sociology of Labor & Inequality JUST 2241 3 UH SOC 3311 (Sociology of Work)
Technical Writing for Justice Reports ENGL 2311 3 UH ENGL 2332
Human Factors & Ergonomics JUST 2614 3 UH INDE 3333 (Human Factors Engineering)
Elective – Natural Science w/Lab BIOL 1307/1107 4 UH BIOL 1361/1161
Semester Focus: Prepare for real-world emergencies and learn to communicate findings clearly. Ergonomics bridges justice with design justice.
Year 3: Specialization & Applied Justice
Semester 5 (Fall) – 15 Credits
Course Title UJ Course Code Credit UH Equivalent
Industrial Hygiene & Toxicology JUST 3450 3 UH EHSC 4350 (Industrial Hygiene)
Health Equity Law & Policy JUST 3109 3 UH POLS 3350 (Public Policy Analysis)
Organizational Risk Assessment JUST 3321 3 UH RISK 3341 (Risk Management)
Community Health Advocacy JUST 3276 3 UH HLT 3315 (Community & Public Health)
Data Visualization in Safety Justice JUST 3075 3 UH ITAL 3360 (Data Visualization – cross-listed with CTEX)
Semester Focus: Embrace policy, prevention, and data as tools of justice. Learn to identify systemic risks before they become tragedies.
Semester 6 (Spring) – 15 Credits
Course Title UJ Course Code Credit UH Equivalent
Workplace Violence & Trauma Prevention JUST 3504 3 UH CRIM 3310 (Victimology)
Environmental Justice & Regulatory Compliance JUST 3662 3 UH NREM 3360 (Environmental Law & Policy)
Safety Program Design & Management JUST 3722 3 UH INDE 4365 (Safety Systems Engineering)
Research Methods in Justice Science JUST 3040 3 UH SOC 3306 (Research Methods)
Elective – Policy or Health Administration HADM 3301 3 UH HPM 3301
Semester Focus: Build and lead safety programs with attention to trauma, institutional accountability, and regulatory rigor.
Year 4: Leadership, Justice in Action & Capstone
Semester 7 (Fall) – 15 Credits
Course Title UJ Course Code Credit UH Equivalent
Justice Audits & Organizational Accountability JUST 4180 3 UH ACCT 3371 (Internal Auditing)
Global Perspectives on Worker Safety JUST 4335 3 UH INTB 3352 (Global Business & Sustainability)
Conflict Resolution & Mediation JUST 4223 3 UH COMM 3340 (Conflict Management)
Internship in Organizational Health & Safety JUST 4890 3 UH EXPP 3390 (Internship in Professional Practice)
Elective – Ethics, Law, or Public Health 3 UH Variable (e.g., PHLS 4350)
Semester Focus: Step into real organizations! Internships paired with justice auditing skills prepare you for impactful change.
Semester 8 (Spring) – 12 Credits
Course Title UJ Course Code Credit UH Equivalent
Capstone: Designing Equitable Safety Systems JUST 4990 4 UH INDE 4370 (Senior Design in Safety)
Advanced Topics in Organizational Justice JUST 4400 3 UH POLS 4380 (Special Topics in Public Policy)
Leadership & Justice Policy Implementation JUST 4555 3 UH LEAD 4305 (Leadership in Public Organizations)
Elective – Free Choice (approved) 2 UH Variable
Semester Focus: Synthesize your learning. Your capstone project will design a justice-centered safety initiative—presented to industry partners. Graduate ready to lead.
Degree Overview & Outcomes
Total Credits: 120
Core Focus: Safety science, systemic equity, ethics, data, and organizational leadership
Accreditation & Transfer: All JUST courses are mapped to UH equivalents per Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Common Course Numbering System. Credits transfer seamlessly across public Texas universities.
Career Pathways: Safety Compliance Officer, Justice & Equity Auditor, OSHA Consultant, Crisis Response Manager, Corporate Health Strategist, or graduate studies in public health, law, or industrial safety.
Why This Degree Matters:
In a world where workplace inequities contribute to preventable injuries and systemic harm, the B.S. in Organizational Health & Safety Justice trains leaders who see safety as a human right and compliance as a moral imperative. You won’t just improve systems—you’ll transform the justice within them.
Academic Fresh Start
The Academic Fresh Start program at the University of Justice offers a valuable opportunity for returning students to reset their collegiate records by disregarding past academic performance that may hinder their current goals. By electing this provision, candidates benefit from an improved cumulative grade point average (GPA) that exclusively reflects their new academic efforts, an elimination of previous low-performing credits from institutional calculations, and a clean slate that fosters renewed confidence and eligibility for academic standing. While these former credits and grades are excluded from GPA requirements, applicants should be mindful that they cannot use these specific courses to fulfill new program prerequisites, ensuring that their current foundation is built upon fresh, relevant knowledge.
At the University of Justice, we believe: Where there is safety without justice, there is still danger. Where there is justice, safety follows.
— Your journey begins here.