SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

Dr. D. Allan Stern, Division Chair

Program Description

The safety profession is an occupational field concerned with the preservation of both human and material resources through the application of various principles drawn from such disciplines as engineering, education, psychology, physiology, enforcement, hygiene, health, physics and management. "Safety Science" is a term for everything that goes into the prevention of accidents, illnesses, fires, explosions and other events which damage people, property and the environment.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Technology offers students the option of preparing for entry-level positions in industry, governmental agencies, and related service industries. The need for Safety Professionals has expanded due to Federal and State legislation governing safety and health in the workplace and an increase in public awareness of safety and health factors

The program is accredited by and follows the recommendations of the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Satety Technology

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission to the B.S. in Safety Technology degree program a minimum Math ACT of 19 and minimum composite ACT of 19. (MTH SAT 460; composite SAT 900) is required. Each student in the program will be expected to maintain a 2.0 GPA overall and in areas of specialization . An internship (capstone experience) is required to be completed under the Marshall Plan and the program requirements.

Program Requirements

(Updated Fall 2007 catalog degree requirements)

For students admitted in the fall of 2006 (or after):

For students admitted during the fall of 2003 through spring 2005:

For all students:

Safety Technology, Math, and Science Curriculum Diagram

Minor Options

There are two minors offered in the Safety Technology program.

Occupational Safety and Health Minor

The courses in this minor include CHM and PHY prerequisites.

SFT 235 - Introduction to Safety (3 hrs)
Note: this is a Marshall Plan International course
SFT 372 - Safety and Industrial Technology (3 hrs)
SFT 373 - Principles of Ergonomics (3 hrs)
SFT 373L - Principles of Ergonomics Lab (1 hr)
SFT 499 - Occupational Safety Program Management (3 hrs)
Safety Elective (3 hrs)