Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety Management

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The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety Management prepares students to effectively manage occupational safety and health functions across a variety of industries. The program emphasizes the ability to justify safety programs, initiatives and control efforts using business and risk management metrics.

The flexible online format, combined with relevant content, practical applications and assessment protocols, makes this certificate well suited for working professionals.

The Occupational Safety Management Certificate also meets the educational requirements for the following Army COOL credentials:

  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
  • Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
  • Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC)

Students can learn more about these opportunities through the Army Credentialing Assistance Program.

Note: Certificate programs are not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid unless taken as part of a degree program.

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Have the ability to justify occupational safety and health programs, initiatives and control efforts through the use of business and risk management metrics.
  • Have the ability to effectively manage the occupational safety and health function within a variety of industries.
  • Have the ability to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, prevent and control workplace safety and occupational health hazards within numerous industries to protect people, property, the environment and organizational operations.

Worldwide Certificate Requirements

SFTY 530Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation, Litigation and Compliance3
SFTY 590Hazard Control Methods in Occupational Safety and Health3
SFTY 600Occupational Safety and Health Management3
SFTY 611Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology3
Total Credits12