Safety Management, Bachelor of Science (BS)

Program Overview

Slippery Rock University's Bachelor of Science in Safety Management prepares students to become responsible safety professionals. The program meets industry standards and provides a comprehensive curriculum in safety management, science, engineering, and general education. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards, and to pursue professional certifications in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Safety Management at Slippery Rock University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible, knowledgeable, and accountable safety professionals. The program meets the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) requirements as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) and is also an Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) Board-approved Degree Program.

Objectives:

• To develop students' understanding of the principles and practices of safety management
• To provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to identify, assess, and control hazards in the workplace
• To prepare students for careers in safety management
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain professional certifications in safety management

Program Description:

The Safety Management program at Slippery Rock University is a four-year, full-time program that consists of 120 credit hours. The program includes coursework in safety management, science, and engineering, as well as general education courses.

Course Schedule:

The following is a sample course schedule for the Safety Management program:

First Year

• Fall: Introduction to Safety, Chemistry I, English Composition I, First-Year Seminar
• Spring: Chemistry II, English Composition II, Statistics, Humanities Inquiry, Social Science Inquiry

Second Year

• Fall: Legislative Compliance-General Industry, Motor Transportation Fleet Safety, Communication or Ethics, Thematic Thread Requirement, Free Elective
• Spring: Organizational Behavior, Hazardous Materials & Waste Management, Construction Safety, Thematic Thread Requirement, Thematic Thread Requirement

Third Year

• Fall: Human Resources Management, Principles of Industrial Hygiene, Comprehensive Emergency Management and Fire Services, Ergonomics and Human Factors, Injury and Damage Incidents Evaluation
• Spring: Principles of Industrial Hygiene II, Contemporary Safety Topics and Issues, Management and Integration of Safety, Safety Training and Development, Thematic Thread Requirement

Fourth Year

• Fall: Energy Exploration and Generation, Safety Measurement, Evaluation, and Research, Insurance Risk and Loss Control Management, Environmental Permitting and Sustainability, Free Elective
• Spring: Security in the Workplace, Free Elective, Free Elective, Free Elective

Modules:

The Safety Management program includes the following modules:

• Safety Management
• Science
• Engineering
• General Education

Assessment:

Students in the Safety Management program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams
• Projects
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Lab reports

Teaching:

The Safety Management program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are committed to providing students with a high-quality education. Faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Simulations
• Case studies
• Field trips

Careers:

Graduates of the Safety Management program are prepared for a wide variety of careers in safety management, including:

• Safety Manager
• Environmental Health and Safety Manager
• Risk Manager
• Loss Control Consultant
• Insurance Underwriter
• Safety Inspector
• Safety Auditor