What you will study
Build your skills and expand your knowledge in one of the country’s best Occupational
Safety degrees in Safety Management — and the only ABET-accredited Safety program
of its kind in Missouri. You’ll explore topics such as industrial hazard control,
occupational risk management and environmental compliance. What you learn can be applied
directly in safety management jobs.
Our BS in Occupational Safety Management degree also covers the evaluation of industries
with higher rates of injuries or fatalities on the job and how to identify, reduce
or eliminate hazards in these industries.
Core courses for the bachelor’s in Occupational Safety - Safety Management degree
include:
- Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention: Trace the development of the safety movement and gain a background useful for handling
problems and procedures in school, industrial, transportation, civil defense and emergency
safety programs.
- Safety Leadership: Understand the problems of behavior, causes of accidents and how to apply the principles
of psychology, philosophy and ethics in the development and management of safe behavior
on and off the job.
- Industrial Hazard Control: Learn the techniques for controlling mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards.
You can also customize your coursework with electives or a minor that reflect your
interests and develop your skills and knowledge in a specialty area of safety management.
Expert instruction from industry-leading faculty
Our faculty members are active in professional organizations and groups. They present
at industry conferences and workshops to highlight the value of degrees in safety
management.
Excellence in Occupational Safety
- UCM's Occupational Safety BS, including the Safety Management degree option, is accredited
by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET. Graduates from
ABET-accredited programs gain the educational foundation to lead the way in emerging
technologies, innovation and anticipating public welfare and safety needs.
- A Most Focused College for Occupational Safety & Health Technology (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in safety management
What helps set the University of Central Missouri apart from other colleges with degrees
in safety management is our hands-on learning opportunities. We provide you with professional
experience and opportunities to apply your learning in practical settings. You will
qualify for the GSP designation upon graduation, which means you’ll be better prepared
for — and ready to advance in — safety management jobs.
- Internships: Get on-the-job experience and earn course credit with an internship. Opportunities
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,
so this experience could lead to finding safety management jobs.
- Learning lab: UCM has one of the top labs in the country for safety management degrees. You’ll
have access to the latest equipment to enhance your skills and techniques.
- Industry connections: Active chapters of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the American
Industrial Hygiene Association are located in nearby Kansas City. The professional
organizations offer opportunities for you to network and learn from experienced safety
managers.
What can you do with a Safety Management degree from UCM?
With your Graduate Safety Practitioner designation from the Board of Certified Safety
Professionals, you’ll be well-prepared for safety management jobs in construction,
manufacturing, oil and gas, government, utilities, transportation, insurance and many
other industries.
Your Occupational Safety - Safety Management degree from UCM will also open doors
to graduate school and offer you the potential to boost your career opportunities.
You can use your bachelor’s degree to:
- Design and conduct experiments
- Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
- Develop safety, health and environmental (SH&E) training for diverse occupational
settings
More on safety management jobs
Discover the opportunities a degree focused on safety management offers by using the
interactive tool below. You’ll gain insights on safety management jobs, graduate safety
practitioner salaries, career outlooks and more.
Financial assistance options for your Occupational Safety - Safety Management degree
Occupational safety degrees in safety management are a valuable investment in your
future. At the same time, the University of Central Missouri offers many resources
to help you finance your college education. In addition to our competitive tuition rates, scholarships are available for our
Safety Management majors.
- Missouri Employers Mutual Full Tuition Scholarship
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals Scholarships
- Construction Safety Group of Kansas City Scholarship
- International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Daniel K. Shipp Scholarship
- Don B. Daily Safety Steel Intern Scholarship
- UCM Foundation Scholarships for Safety Management majors
- Missouri Asphalt Paving Association Scholarships
What Employers Are Saying
President, Hazards Limited
“It is to the credit of all who have been involved with the Safety Sciences and Industrial
Hygiene programs at UCM that they are accredited by ABET. Only a few such programs
are accredited.”
Student Internships
Employers partner with UCM to provide internships for students
“The sky’s the limit on what industry you can work in – anything from construction
to manufacturing to health care to energy and more.”
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The Student Experience
Join ASSP and BCSP
Through student chapters of these professional organizations, you can participate
in guest speaker events, safety management conferences, workshops and online webinars.
You may also be invited to join the Rho Sigma Kappa honor society for Safety majors,
including undergraduate students in the Occupational Safety - Safety Management program.
Student Services, Resources and Support
A team of resources dedicated to your success
Our Occupational Safety - Safety Management degree program coordinator works with
you, our faculty and UCM’s Office of Career and Life Design Center to ensure your
success when you’re in the program and after you graduate. Together, we’ll plan your
coursework, facilitate internships and connect you to safety management job opportunities.
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Enrollment and graduation data
The UCM Campus Data Hub allows you to access enrollment and graduation data for the
University and individual programs at: https://www.ucmo.edu/offices/university-analytics-and-institutional-research/campus-data/index.php
