Occupational Safety

Level: Masters Language: English Category: General Medical Public Health

Rating: 7 out of 10 (1 reviews)

Description

The Occupational Safety Master's of Science degree prepares graduates for leadership positions in the environmental health and safety fields. The program provides practical experiences in the evaluation of workplace safety and the design and management of enterprise-wide safety systems that are both efficient and compliant with all current standards and regulations. The skills learned in this program enable participants to be successful in such positions as Safety Manager, Safety Director, Safety Engineer, OSHA Compliance Officer, Safety Professional, Safety Consultant, or Loss Control Manager. Thirty-seven hours of campus or online course work are required for the Occupational Safety master's degree.ADMISSION STANDARDSAn applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional association and have an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate work. Each applicant must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and achieve a satisfactory score. Appropriate undergraduate coursework or equivalent experience is required.ADMISSION PROCEDURE* Request and complete a graduate application packet from the Office of Graduate Studies. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.* Complete and return the School of Industry and Technology Entrance Application.Full requirements, responsibilities, and procedures of the Graduate School are located at: http:/www.ecu.edu/Graduate_cat/title.htmlThe program is Internet-based and students are advised, complete courses, collaborate on projects, perform research, and complete the degree via the Internet. Each student should have a state-of-the-art computer and reliable Internet access.Students will spend an average of 12 hours per week in preparing for and participating in each course. Most of the students in the Occupational Safety degree program are working professionals who are pursuing the degree for career advancement. Average completion time is 28 months and the courses are scheduled in a tight sequence for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Formats for the courses vary by instructor but all include frequent interaction with the instructor and other students. Self-reliance is a must for successful students. Courses are offered using a variety of Internet-based tools including email, chat, threaded discussion, web, file transfer, audio, video, and collaboration tools. The first course in the program, DTEC 6800, introduces the use of these tools in a collaborative research/study environment.Courses:DTEC 6800 (3) Internet Research MethodSAFT 6805*(4) OS Monitoring and ControlSAFT 6250 (3) Occupational ErgonomicsSAFT 6260 (3) Occupational Safety&Health LawSAFT 6410 (3) Systems Safety AnalysisITEC 6112 (3) Planned Experimentation in IndustryITEC 6400 (3) Research in Industrial TechnologyProblem Solving Option:ITEC 7000 (6) Thesis ORITEC 5100 (3) Internship in Industry ANDITEC 6100 (3) Practicum in TechnologyFor more information contact: http://www.sit.ecu.edu/gradprog School of Industry and Technology-East Carolina University Office of Graduate Studies Ã?Â?Ã?Â? Rawl 121 sitgradprog@mail.ecu.edu Phone (252) 328-6704

Recent Reviews

Excellent for working adults
April 21, 2009
Courses that also utilized text books were a good blend of on-line and traditional learning. The on-line activities and learning really help equip students to better handle the technological age we are in.

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