What you will study
As an occupational safety - environmental management major at the University of Central
Missouri, you’ll take a mix of core and elective health safety and environment degree
courses in areas such as safety leadership, risk management, industrial hygiene, statistical
analysis for risk management, environmental management, system safety and ergonomics.
Core courses for our health, safety and environment degrees include:
- Exploring the Safety Sciences: Get an overview of safety as an academic endeavor, including consideration of the
subdisciplines of safety, requirements of students and career opportunities.
- Industrial Hygiene: Understand how to recognize, evaluate and control workplace health hazards.
- Environmental Compliance: Dive into a comprehensive study of federal and state environmental legislation and
standards that protect the health and safety of citizens.
The Occupational Safety degree in Environmental Management also includes courses in
SAFE coursework, industrial ventilation for environmental safety and health, environmental
air quality and pollution prevention, water quality and waste water management and
environmental remediation.
Through this diverse program coursework, you gain valuable environmental management
job skills in developing control strategies, conducting accident investigations, creating
risk reduction plans and increasing the impact of safety, health and environmental
(SH&E) solutions in a global and societal context.
Excellence in Occupational Safety
- UCM's Occupational Safety BS degree in Environmental Management program 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 for environment degrees
With our Occupational Safety bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, you’ll
get practical experience using innovative lab and field technology.
- Internships: Get on-the-job experience and earn course credit with an internship. Opportunities,
many of which are paid, are available through our alumni engagement program, faculty
networks and industry connections. Many employers use internship programs as a way
to hire full-time employees.
- Learning lab: UCM has one of the top labs in the country for programs with health safety and environment
degrees. You’ll have access to the latest equipment and techniques while learning
from experienced faculty.
- Experienced faculty: Our faculty is active in professional organizations and groups. They present at industry
conferences and workshops to highlight the value of a degree in environmental management.
Two faculty members have received the Outstanding Safety Educator of the Year award
from the American Society of Safety Professionals. Another is a fellow of the American
Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
- Industry connections: Active chapters of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the American
Industrial Hygiene Association are located in nearby Kansas City. Both chapters work
closely with UCM Safety Sciences.
What can you do with an Occupational Safety Degree in Environmental Management from
UCM?
An Environment degree in Occupational Safety from the University of Central Missouri
will equip you for a well-paying career in safety, risk management, environmental
remediation, air quality and pollution prevention, water quality, wastewater management,
industrial ventilation and more.
Most students graduate in four years and work in environmental management jobs. Graduate
school is also an option — UCM offers an MS in Occupational Safety Management and an MS in Industrial Hygiene.
More on environmental management jobs
Explore environmental management jobs for health, safety and environment degree holders
by using the interactive tool below. You’ll gain insights on environmental management
jobs, salaries, outlooks and more.
Financial assistance options for your Environmental Management degree
Our Environmental Management option in the Occupational Safety BS program is a valuable
investment in your future. In addition to our competitive tuition rates, UCM offers
many resources to help you finance your college education.
A variety of scholarships are available to undergraduate students in the Environmental
Management program:
- Missouri Employers Mutual Full Tuition Scholarship, offered through the UCM Foundation
- Construction Safety Group of Kansas City
- American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation Scholarships
- National Safety Council (NSC) Scholarship programs:
- Women in Safety Scholarship
- Billy D. Young Memorial Scholarship
- Lorraine Pack Memorial Scholarship
- Don B. Daily Safety Steel Intern Scholarship
- Missouri Asphalt Paving Association Scholarships
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Bruce L.
CSP, P.E., ARM, CHMMBS 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 degree in Environmental Management is one of UCM’s Safety
Science programs.
Practical Experience Through Internships
Prepare for your career in environmental management
Employers partner with the University of Central Missouri to provide internships for
occupational safety - environmental management majors. “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 and in the industry
You can participate in industry and professional conferences, workshops and online
webinars through ASSP, BCSP, student professional organizations and guest speaker
events. On campus, you can get involved in the Rho Sigma Kappa honor society for safety
students, explore sororities and fraternities, attend athletic events and more.
Student Services, Resources and Support
Your personal academic success team, comprised of a faculty member, career services
professional and our program coordinator for health safety and environment degrees,
is dedicated to your success — when you’re in the program and once you graduate. We
collaborate with you to plan your coursework, facilitate internships and connect you
to valuable job opportunities.
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Enrollment and graduation data
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