Undergraduate Program
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Safety Management Careers
Safety professionals usually serve in management positions.
Certificate in Safety Management
This is a “best kept secret:” Opportunities are abundant in safety for challenging, fulfilling and rewarding careers.
Program Requirements
For students matriculating before June 2010
For students matriculating in or after June 2010
This certificate requires 24 credits, 15 credits (5 courses) in safety management courses and 9 credits in concentration courses (out of three concentration options). It can be a stand-alone certificate or an addition to a bachelor's degree.
Knowledge and skills developed:
- overview of public, industrial safety, traffic safety, recreation safety and home safety
- knowledge of general industry codes and standards of Occupational Safety and Health Act
- knowledge of ergonomics and human factors
- skills in safety education and training
- skills in safety administration
Sample courses:
- HPER S101 Introduction to Safety Science (3 cr.)
- HPER S151 Legal Aspects of Safety (3 cr.)
- HPER S202 Fundamentals of Fire Protection (3 cr.) - no prereqs.
- HPER S210 OSHA General Industry Standards (3 cr.) - no prereqs.
Job Outlook
The certificate would aid anyone who will deal with safety issues in business, government, the non-profit sector or industry. Students with the following majors may want to consider this certificate: Business, Continuing Studies, Criminal Justice, Environmental Management, or Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management. Students in the Police Academy and Volunteer Firemen may also find this certificate valuable.
