What you will study
Transition easily into a variety of occupational safety and health jobs upon earning
your bachelor’s degree, with a minor in Safety. Our Safety Science program focuses
on applied concepts of the field. As a minor in UCM’s Safety Science program, you
may take undergraduate courses such as:
- Safety Legislation
- Environmental Compliance
- Industrial Hygiene
- Ergonomics
Labs offering state-of-the-art equipment also prime you for occupational safety jobs.
“What is occupational safety and health administration?” is a question best answered
with experience.
Excellence in Occupational Safety
- The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) recognized UCM’s Safety Science
program as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP).
- A Most Focused College for Occupational Safety & Health Technology (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in safety science
What is occupational safety and health administration in the real world? At UCM, our
students find out with experiences such as:
- Internships: Work for a local company to round out your real-world experience with a minor in UCM’s
Safety Science program. Employers often hire interns for full-time occupational safety
jobs.
- Networking: Mingle with safety science professionals from the Active Heart of America chapter
of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and American Industrial Hygiene
Association in nearby Kansas City.
- Getting involved: Get the most out of your time at UCM by joining on-campus professional organizations.
Participate in conferences, workshops and webinars featuring ASSP, BCSP and safety
science faculty guest speakers.
What can you do with a minor in the Safety Science program from UCM?
95% of our undergraduate students say they feel ready to work right after graduation.
UCM Safety minors excel in occupational safety and health jobs in fields such as:
Manufacturing
- Oil and gas
- Transportation
- Construction
- Insurance
- Government
You can also take your bachelor’s degree plus a minor from the Safety Science program
and explore one of our graduate school programs. What is occupational safety and health
administration at the next level? Find out with an MS in Occupational Safety Management or Industrial Hygiene from the University of Central Missouri.
Explore more occupational safety jobs available for undergraduate students in the
Safety Science program, including minors, with our interactive tool below.
Financial assistance options for your Safety minor
The University of Central Missouri will work with you to identify the best ways to
finance your education. Consider that 94% of UCM undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.
In addition to scholarships available for all students, majors and minors in the Safety
Science program may qualify for scholarships such as:
- Construction Safety Group of Kansas City Scholarship
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Join the Community
Workplace safety is a fun and exciting field
Our Safety Science program focuses on defining the question, “what is occupational
safety and health administration,” with concrete applications of the latest technology.
You’ll be well-prepared to pursue occupational safety and health jobs right after
you graduate.
Meet Our Faculty
Led by Dr. Miaozong Wu, CSP, ARM
Our Safety Science program faculty are highly qualified with diverse experience and
expertise. All of them hold Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certifications, and
many have earned distinguished awards and professional designations.
Get to Know the Professors
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