History and Program Graduates
In 1971, the Department of Safety Sciences was established within what is now the College of Health and Human Services to conduct professional programs in safety management. The program evolved into Safety Sciences in the 1980s and an M.S. degree was added. Today, the department offers a B.S. in Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Safety Sciences.
We have educated more than 3,000 safety and health professionals over the past 40 years, with employment placement rates ranging from 60–90 percent. These graduates have excelled in their careers and are employed in a variety of industries, such as chemicals, construction, steel, consulting, insurance, and manufacturing.
The Safety Sciences Bachelor of Science degree program is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012. Telephone (410) 347-7700.
