Master of Science in Occupational Safety (MSOS)

 

Mission

The mission of the Master of Science in Occupational Safety Program at East Carolina University is to provide tools, concepts, and a deep hands-on understanding for students to develop, implement, and manage processes and programs to assess, control, and manage occupational safety and health risks in industry, government, and businesses.

Objectives

The overall program goal is to provide the highest quality of academically well trained competent safety practitioners for business and industries as well as government and municipalities in Eastern North Carolina and globally.

Program objectives include training graduates with hands-on working knowledge and general understanding of all aspects of occupational health and safety. The areas of training include but are not limited to, safety regulations, environmental health, ergonomics and biomechanics, risk assessment and risk management, insurance and workers' compensation, construction safety management, fire safety, transportation safety, organizational and behavioral aspects of safety, environmental aspects, and legal implications.

  • Understanding of safety, health, and environmental standards and regulatory agencies
  • Knowledge of environmental laws and guidelines
  • Quantitative analysis of specific hazards
  • Problem solving and development of comprehensive loss prevention processes for employers and employees
  • Development of leadership and management skills; training and motivation techniques; and interpersonal communication skills

Program Outcome

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and OS-related applied sciences
  2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data
  3. An ability to formulate or design a system, process or program to meet desired needs
  4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
  5. An ability to identify and solve OS-related problems
  6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
  7. An ability to communicate effectively
  8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context
  9. A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning
  10. A knowledge of contemporary issues
  11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice.