THE OSH PROGRAM

 

BACHELOR / MASTER OF SCIENCE

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

 

Bachelor of Science (120-122 semester hours)

 

Two (2) Tracks

- Occupational Safety and Health

- Environmental Health and Safety

 

Master of Science (30 semester hours)

 

Three (3) Concentrations

- Safety Management

- Industrial Hygiene

- Environmental Health and Safety

 

Technical Minor (21 semester hours)

 

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THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

 

MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

CURRICULUM TRACKS

 

The Department of Occupational Safety and health provides related curriculum offerings

at the baccalaureate level.  Service courses are offered for individuals majoring in other

fields such as business, science, health, psychology, education, and engineering technology.

The department also offers a technical minor and a Master of Science degree.  The degree

programs are designed to provide the technical and professional knowledge required by

individuals pursuing professional careers in accident prevention, loss-control

management and supervision, inspection and control of occupational hazards, industrial

hygiene, or environmental health and safety.

 

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AREA: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

CIP 150701

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ACCREDITED BY

Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET (ANSAC/ABET).

www.abet.org

ABET, Inc.

415 North Charles Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: 410-347-7700

 

LENGTH OF PROGRAM AND DEGREE OFFERED

Four Academic Years, [120-122 Credit Hours], B.Sc.

 

DEGREE TRACKS

 

SAFETY TRACK

This track is designed to provide the technical and professional knowledge required by

Individuals pursuing professional careers in accident prevention, loss control management

and supervision, inspection and control of occupational hazards, and industrial hygiene.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TRACK

This track is designed to provide the technical and professional knowledge required by

individuals pursuing professional careers in environmental issues and affairs such as water

quality, air quality and solid and hazardous waste management.

 

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MINOR......................................................21 HOURS

OSH 192, 353, 387, 420, and 9 hours from OSH 101, 320, 384, 425, 452.  Six hours must be

upper-level courses completed in residence at MSU.  Courses may require prerequisites.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Applicants must meet the Murray State University requirements (refer to MSU Academic Bulletin).

Students may declare OSH as their area of choice at any point.  However, students must be

formally admitted into the OSH program before they can enroll in restricted classes which are

OSH 353 or 400- (excluding 488) and 500-level OSH classes.  In order to be admitted to the

OSH program, a student must (1) have completed at least 30 credit hours of coursework directly

applicable to an OSH degree from the OSH University Studies requirements, required core

courses, non-restricted OSH classes at the 100-, 200- and 300-levels, and technical electives,

with a minimum GPA of 2.50; (2) have no grade less than a "C" in an OSH class; (3) complete

an application packet for admission to the program; (4) be successfully reviewed by the OSH

program admissions committee; (5) apply by February 1 for summer/fall enrollment or by

September 1 for spring enrollment; (6) follow the most current bulletin when admitted to the

program.  Admission is competitive and based on available space.  Admission is subject to

application and careful evaluation by the OSH program admissions committee.

 

DEGREE RQUIREMENTS

All Occupational Safety and Health majors and minors must earn a grade of "C" or better in

all OSH courses.  Any OSH course with a grade below a "C" must be repeated.  The maximum

number of times a student may enroll in an OSH class is twice; this includes audits and

withdrawals after the first week of class.  Exceptions would be made only if the student was

forced to drop the class due to a life-changing event and not due to performance in class.  If a

grade less than "C" is received in any OSH course for a second time, the course cannot be

repeated, and the student is dismissed from the program and is not eligible for readmission.

A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 must be maintained to graduate.

 

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIRED COURSES

 

Murray State University

Occupational Safety and Health

Bachelor of Science

Fall 2022-Current

 

A. UNIVERSITY STUDIES REQUIREMENTS (CR. HOURS)

 

I. FOUNDATIONS

 

Oral Communication

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking (3)

 

Written Communication

ENG 105 Critical Reading, Writing and Inquiry (4)

 

Scientific Inquiry and Methodologies

CHE 105 Introductory Chemistry (4)

 

Quantitative Reasoning

STA 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4) – AND –

MAT 130 Technical Math I (5) – OR – MAT 140 College Algebra (4) & MAT 145 Trigonometry (3)

 

II. THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE

    Required Elective (3 credit hours) from each of the following:

 

Literary and Philosophical Perspectives

 

Historical Perspectives

 

Creative Perspectives

 

Social and Behavioral Perspectives

 

Cultural and Diverse Perspectives and Responsible Citizenship

 

B. DEGREE REQUIRED CORE COURSES (CR. HOURS)

 

BIO 100 Introduction Biology Laboratory (1)

BIO 101 Biological Concepts (3)

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology (3) * T

MGT 350 Fundamentals of Management (3)

OSH 100T Transitions (1)

OSH 192 Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health (3)

OSH 299 Professional Development Seminar (1)

OSH 310 Fire and Emergency Preparedness Preplanning (3)

OSH 311 Hazardous Materials and Emergency Planning (3)

OSH 320 Environmental and Occupational Health Engineering Technology (3)

OSH 353 Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace (3)

OSH 387 OSH Standards (3)

OSH 420 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (3)

OSH 425 Physical Agents (3)

OSH 450 Practical Application Laboratory (2)

OSH 452 Systems Approach to Hazard Control (3)

OSH 488 Cooperative Education/Internship (1 - 3)

OSH 550 Safety and Health Program Management and Training (3)

OSH 591 Engineering and Technical Aspects of Safety (3) W

PHY 125 Brief Introductory Physics (4)

PHY 126 Brief Introductory Physics Laboratory (1)

 

C1. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH TRACK REQUIRED COURSES (CR. HOURS)

 

OSH 101 Emergency Medical Training (6) **

OSH 384 Construction Safety (3)

OSH 445 Loss Control Management and Measurement (3)

OSH 546 Fundamentals of Risk Management (3)

Technical Electives (15 hours from C2 and/or D) ***

 

C2. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY TRACK REQUIRED COURSES (CR.  HOURS)

 

OSH 389 Facility Water Quality and Management (3)

OSH 479 Fundamentals of Air Pollution and Control (3)

OSH 511 Hazardous Waste Site Operation (3)

OSH 523 Occupational Diseases (3)

OSH 527 Air Contaminants and Industrial Ventilation (3)

Technical Electives (15 hours from C1 and/or D) ***

 

D. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (CR. HOURS) ***

 

AGR 377 Agriculture Safety (3)

BUS 215 Business Communication (3)

CMA 310 Anatomy of Buildings (3)

CMA 480 Construction Planning and Management (3)

COM 384 Communication Skills for Professionals (3)

COM 439 Conflict and Communication (3)

CRJ 140 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)

CRJ 355 Security in Business and Industry (3)

CRJ 425 Terrorism (3)

ENG 224 Writing in the Professions (3)

JMC 391 Public Relations Principles (3)

MGT 550 Human Resource Management (3)

MGT 575 Labor-Management Relations (3)

OSH 330 Global Issues in Occupational Safety and Health (3)

OSH 371 Professional Internship II (3)

OSH 412 Emergency Management (3)

OSH 453 Human Factors in Safety Engineering (3)

OSH 488 Cooperative Education/Internship (1 - 3)

OSH 499 Professional Development Seminar II (1)

OSH 536 Motor Fleet Safety (3)

OSH 571 Problems in Safety and Health (3)

OSH 578 Workshop in Safety and Health (1 - 3)

 

TOTAL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS………………………….120-122 CREDIT HOURS

 

* CSC 199 can be substituted by another computer related course with advisor's approval.

T Technology intensive course.

W Writing intensive course.

** Must obtain signed written consent from advisor to substitute alternative courses.

*** Indicate courses that must have prior approval by advisor.

 

All OSH majors and minors must earn a grade of "C" or better in all OSH courses.  Any OSH

courses with a grade below a "C" must be repeated and only one repeat is allowed.  If a grade

less than "C" is received in any OSH course for a second time, the student is dismissed from

the program and is not eligible for readmission.  A cumulative grade point average of at least

2.50 must be maintained to graduate.

 

THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

 

Occupational Safety and Health (MS: Master of Science, 30 Credit Hours)

 

Murray State University

Curriculum Concentrations, Fall 2023 – Current

Accredited by ABET (ANSAC/ABET), www.abet.org

 

Description

The graduate program in occupational safety and health is unique in this region. In light of

increased sensitivity to the safety of the work environment and to the overall health of all

Americans, the program is a timely response to business and industry needs. Few programs

of this type are found in higher education.

 

Requirements for Admission
Applicants must meet the Murray State University requirements.

(See Graduate Admissions).

Additional requirements for unconditional and conditional admission are as follows.

 

Unconditional Admission
Unconditional admission status is granted to students who graduate from a regionally

accredited university with a BS degree with an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.

 

Conditional Admission

Conditional admission status is granted to students with an undergraduate GPA of 2.75

but less than 3.0. To change to unconditional status, the student must meet the university

requirement of obtaining a 3.0 in the first nine hours of graduate work and additional

criteria set forth by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health.

 

Students admitted from a different undergraduate field/discipline must complete

the following coursework in addition to the above GPA requirements.

·         OSH 599 – Occupational Safety & Health Foundations (4 credit hours).

o   Minimum grade of C or higher.

 

The following courses are the minimum accepted requirements for pursuing a master's

degree in occupational safety and health:

·         One (1) Science course with lab

·         One (1) Math course

 

Additional Admission Considerations

Provide proof of at least one of the following:

·         B.S. Occupational Safety & Health or related field from a regionally accredited university; or

·         Current professional certification approved by graduate program coordinator

 

Graduation Requirements

Within departmental guidelines, the individual student's program is developed in

consultation with advisor.

 

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIRED COURSES

 

Program Requirements

 

Complete all the following core courses: (21-24 credit hours)

OSH 621 Industrial Hygiene and Safety Program Development

OSH 624 Principles in Environmental Management

OSH 640 Safety and Health Program Management and Training

OSH 650 OSH Organizational Leadership and Management

OSH 655 Legal Aspects of Safety and Health

OSH 658 Introduction to Occupational Epidemiology

* OSH 644 Graduate Cooperative Education (required if no previous experience) – OR –

* OSH 697 Research in Environmental Health and Safety – OR –

* Thesis (6 credit hours)

OSH 698 - Thesis (3) and

OSH 699 - Thesis (3)

 

Complete nine (9) hours from the following concentrations.  Core course cannot be

repeated for elective credit.  Student can complete twelve (12) hours in one of the

following concentrations to fulfill and receive a professional certificate in that focus

area.  Concentrations are: Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, and Safety Management.

 

Environmental Health and Safety Concentration / Certificate: (12 credit hours)

 

OSH 624 Principles in Environmental Management

OSH 627 Air Permitting and Pollution Control

OSH 687 Fundamentals of Air and Water Pollution

OSH 689 Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management

 

Industrial Hygiene Concentration / Certificate: (12 credit hours)

 

OSH 621 Industrial Hygiene and Safety Program Development

OSH 622 Toxicology of Industrial Materials

OSH 626 Air Sampling and Statistical Analysis

OSH 627 Air Permitting and Pollution Control

 

Safety Management Concentration / Certificate: (12 credit hours)

 

OSH 612 Disaster Management, Emergency Preparedness and Planning

OSH 640 Safety and Health Program Management and Training

OSH 646 Fundamentals of Risk Management

OSH 656 Ergonomics and Biomechanics

 

DESCRIPTION OF OSH CERTIFICATES

 

Environmental Health and Safety

A graduate certificate in environmental health and safety is available and awarded to students

pursuing academic excellence and advancement in the field of Occupational Safety and Health.

This certificate provides practical applications for broad environmental industry standards

allowing students to expand their skill set while pursuing their careers in Occupational Safety

and Health.  Individuals interested in obtaining this certificate can do so independently or in

addition to obtaining a graduate degree in Occupational Safety and Health.

 

Industrial Hygiene

The 12-hour certificate in Industrial Hygiene provides coursework needed to meet educational

requirements of the Board of Global ESH Credentialing (BGC) certification.  As stated by BGC

"The Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential is the global standard for certification in

protecting the health and safety of workers and the public by anticipating, recognizing, evaluating,

and controlling chemical, physical, ergonomic, or biological hazards, including COVID-19."

Individuals interested in obtaining this certificate can do so independently or in addition to

obtaining a graduate degree in Occupational Safety and Health.

 

Safety Management

The 12-hour safety management certificate will prepare learners to gain foundational

knowledge on the safety and health program management.  It will provide an understanding

to implement an effective safety and health management system in a workplace, identify and

analyze risk, implement controls, plan and prepare for emergencies, and create an ergonomically

optimized workspace with consideration for each individual's unique biomechanics. Individuals

interested in obtaining this certificate can do so independently or in addition to obtaining a

graduate degree in Occupational Safety and Health.

 

End of OSH Bulletin & Programs

Updated: 08/01/2023