What you will study
Start your journey to success with our ABET-accredited BS program in Occupational
Safety, featuring three distinct concentrations:
- Safety Management
- Environmental Management
- Occupational Health Management
No matter which concentration you choose, you’ll take classes that prepare you for
a rewarding Occupational Safety career. Delve into industry-focused topics such as
safety leadership, risk management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, system safety,
statistical analysis, accident investigation and many others.
After accepted into our BS/MS OSM accelerated program during your senior year, you
will be allowed to take dual-listed safety courses up to 9 credits that can be applied
to both your Occupational Safety BS degree and Occupational Safety Management MS degree!
Core courses in the ABET-accredited Occupational Safety Management MS program include
Occupational Hazard Management, Risk Management and Financing, Organization, Administration
and Supervision, and Industrial Hygiene, which will help you to manage a safety program
efficiently.
Excellence in Occupational Safety
- The University of Central Missouri is the only university in the state with an ABET-accredited
Occupational Safety Management BS and MS.
- UCM’s Occupational Safety and Health degree program is accredited by the Applied and
Natural Sciences Accreditation Commission (ANSAC), a part of ABET.
- Top 15.5%: Most Focused Colleges for Occupational Safety & Health Technology (College Factual,
2022)
- Top 12.5%: Most Popular Colleges for Occupational Safety & Health Technology (College Factual,
2022)
- #18 (and the only Missouri university): 25 Best Bachelor's in Occupational Health and Safety Programs (Best Health Degrees,
2022)
- #15: Best Online Bachelor's in Occupational Health and Safety Programs (Best Health Degrees,
2022)
Unique learning opportunities in the BS/MS Occupational Safety Management accelerated
program
What is occupational safety management to us? It means earning both your Occupational
Safety BS degree and advanced Occupational Safety Management MS degree in a way that
works best for you. Our customizable program allows you to earn your bachelor’s degree
and secure a job in the safety field, then work toward your master’s degree — at your
pace. Full-time students complete the MS in as little as one year. Part-timers earn
their MS in three to six semesters.
Your dual Occupational Safety BS and Occupational Safety Management MS degrees include
access to:
- State-of-the-art facilities: Gain proficiency on the latest safety science and industrial hygiene equipment from
our hands-on approach to learning throughout the accelerated program.
- Networking opportunities: Our campus in Warrensburg is near major cities such as Kansas City, offering networking
opportunities with members of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
- Internships: Take the first step in establishing yourself in the safety science field. Earn credit
toward your BS and MS degrees and gain first-hand work experience.
- Career advising: ASSP and AIHA members offer guidance on your future and share insights on occupational
safety and health jobs as you advance your career.
What can you do with BS and MS in Occupational Safety Management degrees from UCM?
Graduates of our Occupational Safety degree programs have earned a nearly 100% success
rate securing occupational safety and health jobs. Paid internships often evolve into first opportunities in the occupational safety
management workforce.
Once you earn your advanced Occupational Safety Management degree, have confidence
you’ll find a job in industries and fields such as high-tech, construction, utilities,
manufacturing, transportation, insurance, government and military.
What is occupational safety and health administration beyond UCM?
Occupational safety and health jobs abound in Kansas City and beyond. Your accelerated
degree in Occupational Safety Management can catapult you further in your career.
Find out about relevant career paths and coordinating salaries using our interactive
tool below.
Financial assistance options for your Occupational Safety Management degrees
Combining your safety degrees in UCM’s BS/MS Occupational Safety Mangement accelerated
program can save you not only time but also money. We can help you finance your education, as well.
As an undergraduate or graduate student in UCM’s Safety Sciences program, you may
qualify for a variety of exclusive scholarships, such as:
- A $5,000 annual scholarship through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- A full-tuition Missouri Employers Mutual scholarship offered through the UCM Foundation
- A $1,500 to $2,000 scholarship from the Construction Safety Group of Kansas City
- A $2,500 International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Daniel K. Shipp Scholarship
- National Safety Council (NSC) Scholarship programs including the Women in Safety Scholarship,
Billy D. Young Memorial Scholarship and Lorraine Pack Memorial Scholarship
- Don B. Daily Safety Steel Intern Scholarship, which includes a paid summer internship
at a North American steel manufacturing facility or industry supplier
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Employer Feedback
Fred Manuele, PE, SMS, CSP - President, Hazards Limited
“It is to the credit of all who have been involved with the Occupational Safety Management
and Industrial Hygiene programs at UCM that they are accredited by ABET. Only a few
such programs are accredited.”
Meet Bruce Kevin Lyon, CSP, PE, SMS, ARM, CHMM
BS Industrial Safety ’81 and MS Occupational Safety Management ’99
"In our ever-changing and complex world, the need for new safety and risk professionals
continues to grow. I know of no other university program that better prepares its
students for this growing challenge than UCM's Safety Sciences Program."
Meet Dr. Miaozong Wu
Occupational Safety Management coordinator and advisor
Earn your Occupational Safety Management MS degree in our accelerated program while
learning from qualified faculty, including Dr. Wu. With Certified Safety Professional
(CSP) and ARM professional certifications, Dr. Wu also leads OSHA- and NASA-funded
research projects.
Meet Safety Science Faculty
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