Distance Learning
Distance Programs
Health and Safety
Master of Science
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Delivery:
:: Internet
On-Campus Requirements:
None
Access:
Open to all (in-state, out-of-state, and international) who meet program
requirements
The master of science in health and safety includes a specialization in occupational safety management.
Graduates of the safety program are qualified to be specialists who:
- Evaluate and control chemical, physical and biological hazards in business and industry
- Analyze individual and group safety performances
- Advise personnel of safety and health hazards
- Promote occupational safety
NOTE ON PROGRAM COMPLETION: A distance learning student is considered a part-time student. The University allows part-time students seven years to complete their degree work. Due to the frequency of course offerings, the minimum time to complete the degree is two years.
Courses
This programs includes 32 credit hours (minimum) listed below.
| Requirements for All Degree Tracks (9-12 credit hours) | |
| HLTH 601 | Research Methodology in Health and Safety (3 credits) |
| HLTH 604 | Research Design and Data Analysis in Health and Human Performance (3 credits) |
| One of the following: | |
| HLTH 629 | Field Research Project in Health or Safety (3 credits) |
| HLTH 699 | Master's Thesis (6 credits) |
| Requirements for Occupational Safety Management Specialization (12 credit hours) | |
| 12 credit hours from this block: | |
| HLTH 605 | Occupational Systems Analysis (3 credits) |
| HLTH 606 | Human Factors/Ergonomics in Safety Management (3 credits) |
| HLTH 607 | Transportation Management (3 credits) |
| HLTH 608 | Safety Legislation, Litigation, and Compliance (3 credits) |
| HLTH 609 | Applied Communication in Health and Safety (3 credits) |
| HLTH 610 | Safety Inspection, Assessment, and Control (3 credits) |
| HLTH 626 | Supervision and Management in Health and Safety (3 credits) |
| Departmental Electives (3-6 credits) | |
| Outside Electives (6 credits) | |
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Course Delivery
Courses in this program are delivered via the Internet. High-speed Internet access is required. For details see
Computer Requirements
Admission Requirements
To be admitted, applicants must satisfy the following:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, with course work in the following areas:
-- One year college level chemistry (organic and inorganic plus lab); and
-- One semester of college algebra, trigonometry, or calculus
- Satisfy one of the following:
-- Baccalaureate degree in safety management; or
-- Two years of professional work experience within the field (as approved by the department); or
-- Personal proficiency recognition via certification
- Submit scores for the General Tests of the Graduate Records Examination (GRE)
- Submit a letter of interest describing their academic and or employment experience as well as their reasons for pursuing the master’s degree;
- Be available for an interview, which may be conducted by telephone.
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For details (and on-line application), visit application instructions.
Academic Contact
Department of Health, Safety, and Environmental Health Sciences
1-800-654-6975
hs@indstate.edu
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.