The Occupational Safety & Health degree at Marshall University offers students like you the opportunity to prepare for entry-level positions in the field of safety and health in industry, government agencies and related service industries.
When students like yourself complete our program they’ve acquired an educational background in mathematics, science, technology, communications and management. The broad educational background gives you the ability to apply critical-thinking skills to the anticipation, identification, evaluation, prevention and control of occupational and environmental hazards relative to accident prevention, construction safety, environmental protection, emergency preparedness, ergonomics and human factors.
Students like you make our Occupational Safety and Health program one of the best in the region as an accredited institution offering many hands-on learning opportunities.. As a student in our program, you have the ability to join a long list of graduates working throughout numerous industries, focused on safety. Our students develop communication, problem-solving and team-building skills that allow them to flourish.
We focus on helping you develop ethical, societal and professional responsibility, recognize the limits of knowledge while continuing to learn the craft. For more program and admissions information.
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As students in the applied safety and technology department, they have the opportunity to work in some of the top labs in the region.
A Co-Op program allows for access to full-time, paid work experience in a major’s field of study. The goal, to connect you with jobs in the industry while integrating academics into a professional setting.
A nearly 100% job placement rate over the last five years ensures students like you that employment opportunities abound.
Department of Mechanical Engineering at Marshall University offers an accelerated path for students in B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree program to its Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Undergraduates accepted to an Accelerated Master’s Degree (AMD) program can begin taking graduate coursework while still in the B.S. program. These graduate credits can be taken in their senior year up to a maximum of 12 hours in place of electives. AMD will facilitate an easy and fast transition into the graduate program.
We encourage qualified undergraduates to consider doing an accelerated master’s degree and please meet your advisor to see if you qualify for the program.
Advantages of an Accelerated Degree
- complete the Bachelor’s degree with up to 12 fewer credit hours, (must meet all other degree requirements for the Bachelor’s degree);
- begin work on the master’s degree during the senior year;
- complete up to 12 graduate credits at undergraduate tuition rates;
- earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time.
Eligibility Requirements for the Accelerated Master’s Degree Program
- must have completed at least 65 hours toward the Bachelor’s degree;
- must have at least a 3.0 GPA in the major;
- must submit two reference letters, a personal statement, a graduate application and fee but are exempt from submitting GRE scores and a final transcript.
How to Apply
- During the junior or senior year, eligible students should meet with their Undergraduate Advisor and the Chair/Director of the chosen Master’s degree program to develop an AMD Plan of Study. This form is available from This Link. The completed, signed, and approved Plan of Study must be submitted to the Graduate College. Any changes to the AMD Plan of Study must be approved by the Undergraduate Advisor and Chair/Director of Graduate Studies.
- The student’s acceptance into the AMD program is subject to the approval of the Plan of Study by the Dean of the Graduate College.
- Students accepted into the AMD program should apply for admission to the chosen Master’s degree program for the first semester after the Bachelor’s degree is awarded. Applications should be submitted during the last semester of the senior year.
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist & Technician
- Safety Supervisor
- Safety Analyst
- Health & Safety Engineer