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Occupational Safety, BS - Occupational Health Management Option
Degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management
Why Choose UCM for Your Occupational Safety BS - Occupational Health Management Degree Option?
The 91导航鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management Option prepares you to anticipate, recognize and evaluate workplace risks. You will gain the skills needed to protect workers and communities from environmental and occupational hazards. Designed for students seeking high-impact safety careers or preparation for graduate studies like UCM鈥檚 Industrial Hygiene MS, this program combines rigorous coursework in biochemistry, human biology, ventilation and noise control with real-world application. As a graduate, you will uphold professional integrity while creating safer work environments across diverse industries.
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UCM's BS in Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management Option at a Glance
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science | Credit Hours: 120 Hours
Degree Can be Taken: Warrensburg | Lee's Summit
- Accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET
- Ability to qualify directly for the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
- Access to newly renovated labs and cutting-edge equipment
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What Will You Learn in UCM鈥檚 BS in Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management?
UCM鈥檚 Occupational Safety BS - Occupational Health Management curriculum combines foundational science with technical safety applications. You will develop practical skills in identifying health and safety risk factors, analyzing workplace hazards, interpreting regulations and applying technical tools to reduce exposure.
Key study areas and coursework include:
- Elementary Organic and Biochemistry: Fundamentals of organic chemistry and biochemistry focusing on physiological, nutritional and comparative aspects
- Noise Measurements: The physics of sound alongside techniques for measuring and controlling workplace noise
- Industrial Ventilation for Environmental Safety and Health: Design principles for ventilation systems used to mitigate health hazards, with an emphasis on local exhaust systems
- Core Safety Topics: Industrial hygiene, ergonomics, high-hazard industries, hazardous materials transportation and storage, industrial fire protection and safety legislation and standards
You can complete your courses on campus in Warrensburg, Missouri, with select hybrid and online options, including 100% online summer courses.
Unique Learning Opportunities in UCM鈥檚 Occupational Safety BS - Occupational Health Management
- Advanced Learning Lab: Train with the latest field technology and equipment in our newly renovated lab space.
- Paid Internships: Gain hands-on field experience, earn course credit and build career pathways through connections with alumni and industry networks.
- Professional Networking: Connect with peers and industry experts through active nearby Kansas City chapters of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
- Accelerated Master鈥檚 Pathway: Transition quickly into advanced studies through UCM鈥檚 accelerated pathway to the Occupational Safety Management MS program.
Fast Facts About UCM鈥檚 BS in Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management
- Accreditation: Accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET
- Certified Faculty: 100% of full-time faculty hold Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credentials.
- Professional Designation: Graduates qualify directly for the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
- Flexible Delivery: Courses include on-campus learning in Warrensburg with online summer options and hybrid flexibility.
- Completion Time: Most undergraduate students complete their degree within four years.
Financial Aid and Scholarships for UCM鈥檚 BS in Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management Students
As a UCM student, you鈥檒l have a financial aid advisor as part of your six-person student support team to help you find the best way to finance your college education.
In addition to competitive tuition rates, students in this program can apply for dedicated scholarships, including:
- Missouri Employers Mutual Full Tuition Scholarship
- Construction Safety Group of Kansas City Scholarship
- International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Daniel K. Shipp Scholarship
- National Safety Council (NSC) Scholarship Programs
- Don B. Daily Safety Steel Intern Scholarship
- Missouri Asphalt Paving Association Scholarships
- UCM Foundation Scholarships
Use the and meet with your financial aid advisor to explore your funding options. Students may also take advantage of UCM鈥檚 optional payment plan.
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Career Opportunities and Outcomes for UCM鈥檚 Occupational Safety BS - Occupational Health Management Graduates
Graduates with a degree in Occupational Safety BS - Occupational Health Management demonstrate the tangible value of safety and environmental interventions. Equipped with your GSP designation, you will be prepared for safety and health management roles across manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas, construction, government, transportation and insurance. You will also be fully prepared to pursue graduate programs, including UCM鈥檚 Industrial Hygiene MS or the accelerated Occupational Safety Management MS.
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The UCM Career and Life Design Center
The UCM Career and Life Design Center is here for undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni from all majors, identities and interests. We are a hub for career exploration and career readiness. We offer resources and support for:
- exploring career options
- life design (explore and build career and life journeys, designing next steps)
- job and internship searching
- document reviews (resumes, cover letters, personal statements, etc.)
- interviews (coaching and mock interviewing)
- Professional Clothing Studio
- preparation for graduate school (application materials, exploring programs)
- and more!
Take your degree further.
UCM offers an accelerated BS to MS pathway to earn your master鈥檚 degree in less time. This option is available for occupational safety majors interested in:
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Frequently Asked Questions
You will study industrial hygiene, ergonomics, noise measurement, hazardous materials handling, ventilation design and biochemistry. The curriculum teaches you to evaluate workplace risks, interpret safety regulations and implement technical solutions that protect workers from hazards.
Yes. Because UCM鈥檚 program is a Qualified Academic Program through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, graduates are eligible to receive the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation upon graduation, giving them a competitive edge in the job market.
Additional Program Information
The following Student Outcomes align with the required General Criteria of the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET and provide a foundation that prepares graduates to attain the BS Occupational Safety Program Educational Objectives:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
- An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
- An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety will be prepared to attain the following objectives:
- Anticipate, recognize, and evaluate hazards, exposures, and risk through development and management of control strategies for hazardous conditions and work practices.
- Uphold the responsibilities of the profession to protect people, property, and the environment in a global or societal market with personal integrity and honesty through adherence to professional ethical codes.
- Acquire and evaluate evolving SH&E-related information through research, and the application and continuing development of abilities, skills, and knowledge gained in the program to identify practical solutions for safety issues.
- Continually enhance discipline-specific technical competencies, skills, and knowledge by seeking certification, and through active participation in professional societies, conferences, workshops, networking, continuing education, and/or other professional development activities.
- Develop, implement, and provide ongoing leadership for organizational SH&E programs.
- A minimum 2.2 cumulative GPA.
- The grade of C or better must be attained in all designated safety, math, and science courses.
- An assessment examination must be completed during the last semester of course work
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