Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with a Master of Science degree in Occupational Safety Management will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the programs to:
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional integrity and ethical standards.
- Recognize the importance of contemporary, global and societal issues as they relate to the practice of occupational safety and health.
- Develop, coordinate and/or participate on multidisciplinary teams to protect people, property and the environment.
- Recognize the importance of life-long learning for the purpose of enhancing discipline specific technical competencies.
- Analyze injury, illness and liability trends to help establish priority direction.
- Organize limited resources for optimum risk control.
- Develop, implement and evaluate hazard control processes for a performance safety program.
This professional degree is offered to prepare students to assist management in the effective use of resources for the development, implementation and assessment of a comprehensive safety and health program in a variety of occupational settings.
Students are admitted into one of three areas based upon their education and work experience at the time of application. Students must specify which areas they are seeking admission into. Once admitted into an area students may not change areas without applying for a change of degree program through the Graduate School and being approved by Safety Sciences.
Admission requirements for all areas include possession of a bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited University with a GPA of 2.50 or higher. Additional requirements by area are as follows:
Professional Certification Area - Possession of GSP, ASP, or CSP certification.
EHS Degree/Work Experience Area - Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety and Health or closely related field and/or a minimum of three or more years of full time EHS work. Admission based on employment requires written verification from your employer confirming years of experience in EHS - applicants will not be admitted without employment verification.
Foundation Area - one semester each of chemistry and physics (one with a lab),college algebra, and statistics. Applicant must submit a 3-5 page essay that demonstrates writing skills. Essay should describe the applicant’s work experiences, describe why they are seeking the MS OSM, and how it relates to their future career goals. Applicants will not be admitted without the essay. Please note that the Foundation area requires two live courses that cannot be taken online (SAFE 4010 and SAFE 4140 ). These two courses are offered on the main UCM Campus. Students must complete SAFE 4010 , SAFE 4140 , SAFE 4425 , and SAFE 5000 before they may enroll in any additional 5000 or 6000 level courses.
Applicants that do not meet all of the above-referenced requirements may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Students should be advised that live 5000 and 6000 level courses are typically offered at the UCM Summit Center as night courses. Courses will not be offered on an arranged basis to meet an individual student’s time/availability or desire for a particular course format. Online courses courses are not self-paced and require weekly reading, writing, and participation.
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