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What you will study

Start your journey to success with our ABET-accredited BS program in Occupational Safety, featuring three distinct concentrations:

• Safety Management
• Environmental Management
• Occupational Health Management

No matter which concentration you choose, you鈥檒l take classes that prepare you for a rewarding Occupational Safety career. Delve into industry-focused topics such as safety leadership, risk management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, system safety, statistical analysis, accident investigation and many others.

After accepted into our BS/MS OSM accelerated program during your senior year, you will be allowed to take dual-listed safety courses up to 9 credits that can be applied to both your Occupational Safety BS degree and Occupational Safety Management MS degree!

Core courses in the ABET-accredited Occupational Safety Management MS program include Occupational Hazard Management, Risk Management and Financing, Organization, Administration and Supervision, and Industrial Hygiene, which will help you to manage a safety program efficiently. 

 

Unique learning opportunities in the BS/MS Occupational Safety Management accelerated program

What is occupational safety management to us? It means earning  both your Occupational Safety BS degree and advanced Occupational Safety Management MS degree in a way that works best for you. Our customizable program allows you to earn your bachelor鈥檚 degree and secure a job in the safety field, then work toward your master鈥檚 degree 鈥� at your pace. Full-time students complete the MS in as little as one year. Part-timers earn their MS in three to six semesters.

Your dual Occupational Safety BS and Occupational Safety Management MS degrees include access to:

• State-of-the-art facilities: Gain proficiency on the latest safety science and industrial hygiene equipment from our hands-on approach to learning throughout the accelerated program.
• Networking opportunities: Our campus in Warrensburg is near major cities such as Kansas City, offering networking opportunities with members of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). 
• Internships: Take the first step in establishing yourself in the safety science field. Earn credit toward your BS and MS degrees and gain first-hand work experience.
• Career advising: ASSP and AIHA members offer guidance on your future and share insights on occupational safety and health jobs as you advance your career.

 

What can you do with BS and MS in Occupational Safety Management degrees from UCM?

Graduates of our Occupational Safety degree programs have earned a nearly 100% success rate securing occupational safety and health jobs. Paid internships often evolve into first opportunities in the occupational safety management workforce.  

Once you earn your advanced Occupational Safety Management degree, have confidence you鈥檒l find a job in industries and fields such as high-tech, construction, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, insurance, government and military. 

What is occupational safety and health administration beyond UCM?   

Occupational safety and health jobs abound in Kansas City and beyond. Your accelerated degree in Occupational Safety Management can catapult you further in your career. Find out about relevant career paths and coordinating salaries using our interactive tool below.

 

 

Financial assistance options for your Occupational Safety Management degrees

Combining your safety degrees in UCM鈥檚 BS/MS Occupational Safety Mangement accelerated program can save you not only time but also money. We can help you finance your education, as well. 

As an undergraduate or graduate student in UCM鈥檚 Safety Sciences program, you may qualify for a variety of exclusive scholarships, such as:

• A $5,000 annual scholarship through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• A full-tuition Missouri Employers Mutual scholarship offered through the UCM Foundation
• A $1,500 to $2,000 scholarship from the Construction Safety Group of Kansas City 
• A $2,500 International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Daniel K. Shipp Scholarship
• National Safety Council (NSC) Scholarship programs including the Women in Safety Scholarship, Billy D. Young Memorial Scholarship and Lorraine Pack Memorial Scholarship 
• Don B. Daily Safety Steel Intern Scholarship, which includes a paid summer internship at a North American steel manufacturing facility or industry supplier

You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.