Graduate Certificate Programs

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Students can apply for admission to the graduate certificate programs offered in OEHS at anytime during the academic year. However, it is advised that applications be submitted at least three months in advance of semester start-dates.

Students may be admitted into the certificate programs while enrolled in another graduate degree program. However, a graduate admissions application must be submitted. Students already enrolled or graduated from one or more of the Department MS degree programs will be required to fill out a separate departmental "Continuing Graduate Education Application Form," available from the OEHS Department office.

Grade Point Average: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students are expected to earn no more than one course with a B minus or C grade. If the grade is in a core or required course, the student will be encouraged to repeat the course. The acquisition of a second B minus or less can lead to dismissal from the program.

The time limitation for earning these part-time certificates is 3 years. No transfer of credit is permitted into these graduate certificate programs. However, application can be made to apply up to nine credits earned in these graduate certificates towards elective course requirements of the MS degree programs in occupational and environmental health sciences.

Advancement to the OEHS MS Degree Program: Students wishing to advance to the MS degree program and its subspecialties will have to demonstrate a GPA of 3.0 or above and meet the additional prerequisite requirements for admission into the MS degree program that include the GRE examination and additional undergraduate courses (see page 3). Students can apply to transfer up to nine credit hours earned in this certificate into their MS degree program.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

This graduate certificate program is designed for those students with a baccalaureate degree who qualify for acceptance into the Graduate School, and who wish to enhance their knowledge of the field of occupational and environmental health and safety. The program is also suitable for students with a Master’s Degree in industrial hygiene, toxicology, or related health science field from an accredited university. Students enrolled in the Master’s Degree program in industrial hygiene, toxicology, or occupational and environmental health, who wish to extend their current program to include the area of occupational safety, are also eligible.

Admission Requirements:

In addition to the above general requirements, applicants are required to have completed undergraduate course work with a minimum grade of "C" in each of the following:
 

1. One term of mathematics at the level of pre- calculus as a minimum
2. One year (two terms) of physics or equivalent
3. One year (two terms) of general chemistry

Undergraduate honor point averages (HPA- junior and senior years) equal to or greater than 2.6 is required for regular admission to this graduate certificate program. An applicant lacking any of the above prerequisites will not be admitted into the program.

The GRE is not required for admission into this certificate program, but will be required together with additional prerequisite undergraduate courses for subsequent acceptance into the MS degree programs of the Department. An MS, MPH, MB, MD, DDS or DO degree from an accredited school will be acceptable in lieu of the above prerequisites.

Certificate Requirements:

The minimum numbers of credits required for this graduate certificate is 14.

The curriculum consists of 7 credit hours of required core courses that provide the base for the graduate certificate program. This leaves a minimum of 7 credit hours of electives that are needed to complete the program. In those cases where a student has already completed a required core course as part of their master degree program, a substitute elective course needs to be chosen to ensure a minimum of 14 credit hours.

Required Core Courses (9 credit hours):
 

• OEH 6250 - Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Training- (2 Credits)
• OEH 7260 Construction health and Safety- (2 Credits)
• OEH 7280 - Occupational Safety- (2 Credits)
• OEH 7290 - Principles of Process & Safety Systems Management- (3 Credits)

   

Elective Courses (minimum 5 credit hours):
 

1. One term of mathematics at the level of pre-calculus as minimum
2. One year (two terms) of physics or equivalent
3. One year (two terms) of general chemistry

Undergraduate honor point averages (HPA) equal to or greater than 2.6 is required for regular admission to this graduate certificate program. An applicant lacking any of the above prerequisites will not be admitted into the program.

The GRE is not required for admission into this certificate program, but will be required together with additional prerequisite undergraduate courses for subsequent acceptance into the MS degree programs of the Department. An MS, MPH, MB, MD, DDS or DO degree from an accredited school will be acceptable in lieu of the above prerequisites.

Certificate Requirements:

The minimum numbers of credits required for this graduate certificate is 13.

The curriculum consists of 5 credit hours of required core courses that provide the base for the graduate certificate program. This leaves a minimum of 8 credit hours of electives that are needed to complete the program. In those cases where a student has already completed a required core course as part of their master degree program, a substitute elective course needs to be chosen to ensure a minimum of 13 credit hours.

Required Core Courses (6 credit hours):