One of the newer programs at IUP, Safety Sciences has graduated more than 1,700 persons since 1973. Accidents, fires, explosions, and health-threatening conditions are extremely costly for individuals, organizations, and the entire nation. As long as these hazards are with us, there will be a need for safety professionals. The following links provide information about the department's various program offerings.
- Bachelor of Science in Safety Sciences
- The undergraduate degree program in safety sciences is built on an interdisciplinary base which provides for insight into engineering, systems analysis, management, human relations, communications, and computer sciences, along with the specific areas of occupational safety and health.
- Certificate of Recognition
- The Certificate of Recognition is designed for individuals who already have a bachelor's degree and have safety and health program activities as peripheral responsibilities within an organization.
- M.S. in Safety Sciences
- The master’s in Safety Sciences is designed for individuals interested in developing their capabilities beyond the undergraduate program.
- Minor in Safety Sciences
- This minor sequence is recommended for students majoring in the related safety and health disciplines such as Nursing and Allied Health; Industrial and Labor Relations; and Environmental Health.