College of Engineering and Technology
Occupational Safety (MS)
Program Purpose
The mission of the Master of Science in Occupational Safety Program at ECU is to provide society with servant leaders who possess the highest ethical values and technical capabilities to make a positive impact through strategically managing risks associated with occupational safety and health.
Learning Outcomes
1a. Algebra
Students demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of algebra to areas relevant to the discipline.
1b. Statistics
Students demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of statistics to areas relevant to the discipline.
1c. Biology
Students demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of biology to areas relevant to the discipline.
1d. Chemistry
Students
1e. Physics
demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of chemistry to areas relevant to the discipline.
Students demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of physics to areas relevant to the discipline.
1f. Anatomy and Physiology
Students demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology to areas relevant to the discipline.
2. System, Process, Procedure or Program
Students demonstrate an ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs
3. Experiments and Data
Students demonstrate an ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
4. Communication
Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
5. Function Effectively on Teams
Students demonstrate an ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
6. Ethical and Professional Responsibilities
Students demonstrate knowledge of ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
7. Business and Financial Concepts
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply business and financial concepts.