The Department of Safety Sciences offers a 36 credit-hour program of study leading to a Master of Science degree in Safety Sciences. A capstone project is required. Students are required to complete a core set of courses and select elective courses, with the approval of their advisor, in fields directly related to safety sciences. A thesis option is available.
The program is designed for individuals with relevant experience in safety sciences and those with appropriate undergraduate preparation who are interested in pursuing careers in the profession.
Program Objectives
After completing the MS program in Safety Sciences, students will have:
- Expanded their technical and managerial knowledge and skills of the safety, health, and environmental field.
- Acquired advanced research and communication skills.
- Enhanced their leadership skills.
- Developed an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities within the safety, health, and environmental field.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the MS in Safety Sciences program requires meeting both departmental and university requirements.
Admission to the MS Safety Sciences program requires a baccalaureate degree in safety sciences or other closely related field from a regionally accredited academic institution and/or a professional certification (e.g. CSP, CIH, PE, or ASP designation).
If the applicant does not hold a baccalaureate degree in safety sciences or other closely related field and/or does not hold a professional certification the student will be required to eliminate the following deficiencies: college algebra, college chemistry with lab, college physics with lab, college course in applied safety fundamentals and 30-hr OSHA card in general industry. The deficiencies can be completed while enrolled in the program. More information on admissions requirements in available from the Safety Sciences Department.
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses (24 cr.)
Required Core Courses (24 cr.)
SAFE 602 - Research Methods in Safety Management Credits: 2
SAFE 605 - Application of Safety Engineering Principles Credits: 3
SAFE 610 - Safety, Health, and Environmental Administration Credits: 3
SAFE 644 - Preventing Unsafe Acts Credits: 3
SAFE 647 - Applied Ergonomics Credits: 3
SAFE 660 - Applied Industrial Hygiene Credits: 3
SAFE 774 - Fire Safety in Building Design Credits: 3
SAFE 701 - Environmental Impact Analysis and Documentation Credits: 3
SAFE 791 - Capstone Project in Safety Sciences Credits: 1
Controlled Electives (12 cr.)
Choose a minimum of 12 credit hours
SAFE 541 - Accident Investigation Credits: 3
SAFE 542 - Current Issues in Safety Credits: 3
SAFE 543 - Construction Safety Credits: 3
SAFE 603 - Human Relations in Safety Management Credits: 3
SAFE 623 - Advanced Safety Administration Credits: 3
SAFE 773 - Disaster Preparedness Credits: 3
SAFE 795 - Thesis Credits: 1-6
Note
Two other courses outside the department may be applied as controlled electives with the approval of the advisor. Electives will be offered on a rotating basis, but all will not be available during a two-year cycle.
Total 36 cr.
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