What you will study
Learn practical skills and gain understanding as you work toward your bachelor’s degree
in Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management at the University of Central
Missouri. Core coursework explores industrial hygiene, ergonomics in safety and health,
transportation and storage of hazardous materials, safety and health legislation and
standards, industrial fire protection and more.
Among the courses for UCM’s Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management degree
option are:
- Elementary Organic and Biochemistry: Get an introduction to organic chemistry and the fundamental concepts of biochemistry
with emphasis on its physiological, nutritional and comparative aspects.
- Noise Measurements: Learn about physics of sound, measurement and control of noise.
- Industrial Ventilation for Environmental Safety and Health: Understand how ventilation systems are designed to control health and safety hazards
in work environments, with a focus on the design of local exhaust systems.
Course delivery for the Occupational Health Management degree
UCM’s bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management is
open to full- and part-time students. All courses are offered on campus in Warrensburg,
Missouri. You may also opt to take some courses in hybrid and online formats. All
summer courses are available online.
Regardless of which format you choose, all of our courses in occupational safety are
taught by experienced faculty. Active in professional organizations and groups, our
faculty frequently present at industry conferences and workshops, raising awareness
of the value of a degree in occupational safety and health.
Excellence in Occupational Safety
- UCM's Occupational Safety BS program, including the Occupational Health Management
degree option, is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission
of ABET. Graduates from ABET-accredited programs have a proven educational foundation
and lead the way in innovation, emerging technologies and anticipating the welfare
and safety needs of the public.
- A Most Focused College for Occupational Safety & Health Technology (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in occupational health management
UCM’s Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management degree gives you hands-on
experience with lab and field technology, paid internships and applied learning projects.
- Internships: Get practical experience and earn course credit with an internship. Opportunities
are available through our alumni engagement program, faculty networks and industry
connections. Many students are hired as full-time employees after they graduate as
a result of their internship experiences.
- Learning lab: UCM’s Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management program is home to one
of the top labs in the United States, providing access to the latest equipment and
techniques.
- Industry connections: In nearby Kansas City are active chapters of the American Society of Safety Professionals
(ASSP) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association. Occupational safety majors
can join peers, faculty and industry professionals at educational, professional and
networking events.
What can you do with a degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management from UCM?
Working in the fields of occupational safety and occupational health management, you’ll
analyze health and safety risk factors in the workplace that impact employees’ health,
then recommend solutions to reduce their exposure to those hazards. Upon graduation,
you’ll receive the GSP designation and be prepared for safety and occupational health
jobs in utilities, manufacturing, oil and gas, transportation, construction, insurance,
government and many other industries.
You may also choose graduate school. The University of Central Missouri offers an
accelerated BS to MS pathway with the MS in Occupational Safety Management program,
as well as an MS degree in Industrial Hygiene.
Most of our undergraduate students complete their bachelor’s degree within four years.
They work in jobs with a degree in occupational safety and health management to identify
and interpret standards, regulations and codes, apply scientific and technical tools
to impact safety and health and demonstrate the value of safety, health and environmental
science interventions.
More on safety and occupational health management jobs
Discover the opportunities a degree focused on occupational health and safety offers
by using the interactive tool below. You’ll learn about safety and occupational health
jobs, salaries, outlooks and more.
Financial assistance for occupational safety and health management degrees
Earning a degree in Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management from the
University of Central Missouri is an investment in your future. You’ll have access
to a variety of resources that can help you finance your college education.
In addition to our competitive tuition rates, program scholarships are available for
occupational health management majors:
- Missouri Employers Mutual Full Tuition Scholarship
- Construction Safety Group of Kansas City
- International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Daniel K. Shipp Scholarship
- National Safety Council (NSC) Scholarship Programs
- Don B. Daily Safety Steel Intern Scholarship
- UCM Foundation Scholarships
- Missouri Asphalt Paving Association Scholarships
Meet Bruce L., CSP, SMS, PE, ARM, CHMM
BS Industrial Safety ’81 and MS ’99 Occupational Safety Management
“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*.”
*The occupational safety major is one of UCM’s Safety Science programs.
Internships
See our students in action
UCM’s network of employers offer internships to undergraduate students in the occupational
health management bachelor’s degree program. “The sky’s the limit on what industry
you can work in – anything from construction to manufacturing to health care to energy
and more.”
The Student Experience
Get involved on campus
Professional conferences, workshops and webinars, student professional organizations
and guest speakers are all available to you in UCM’s Occupational Safety - Occupational
Health Management degree. You may also qualify for the Rho Sigma Kappa honor society
for safety majors.
Student Services, Resources and Support
Working together to help you be successful in college and your career
You’ll have a team of people working together to support you as you work toward your
bachelor’s degree and after graduation. A dedicated program coordinator, faculty advisors
and career services professionals can help you plan coursework, facilitate internships
and connect you with opportunities in safety and occupational health jobs.
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