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Master in Environmental, Safety and Health Management
The program will provide graduates with the skills required to make managerial decisions and lead initiatives in environmental, safety, and occupational health areas.
Overview
About the Program
The University of Findlay’s Master of Science in Environmental, Safety and Health Management degree was developed with leaders from the field. You will gain an understanding of the technical an legal issues but will also learn management principles to have a seat at the table to make lasting change. The program will provide graduates with the skills required to make managerial decisions and lead initiatives in environmental, safety, and occupational health areas. This interdisciplinary program combines science, occupational health, environmental policy, and business principles to equip graduates with the knowledge needed to manage complex regulatory, environment, safety, and environmental health challenges.
Students can tailor their education by choosing between two emphasis areas —Environmental Health or Safety Leadership — allowing them to focus on their career goals while developing both technical expertise and management capabilities. This program is uniquely qualified to offer EHAC accreditation, and in addition, the Safety Leadership emphasis is also recognized as a BCSP Qualified Academic Program which leads to the Graduate Safety Practitioner designation upon graduation.
Environmental Health Emphasis
The University of Findlay’s Master of Science Environmental, Safety and Health Management- Environmental Health Emphasis prepares students for advanced leadership roles in environmental protection, occupational health, environmental health, and regulatory compliance. The program offers flexibility through EHAC accredited coursework and electives in areas like water, solid waste, environmental laws and regulations, air pollution, and epidemiology. This flexibility allows students to tailor their curriculum to meet their professional goals in environmental health.
Safety Leadership Emphasis
The University of Findlay’s Master of Environmental, Safety and Health Management – Safety Leadership Emphasis prepares students for advanced leadership roles in workplace safety, risk management, and organizational compliance. This program is both EHAC accredited and a BCSP Qualified Academic Program.
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At a Glance
College
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Degree
Master of Science in Environment, Safety and Health Management
Format
Online, On-Campus, or Hybrid
Required credits
36+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a Master of Science in Environmental, Safety and Health Management complete a five-course core curriculum, 18 credit hours of elective coursework, and a two-course capstone thesis sequence.
The curriculum consists of required courses. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Graduate Catalog. The emphasis area that student chooses will determine which electives they will complete.
beyond graduation
Careers
Graduates of the Master of Science in Environmental, Safety and Health Management program are prepared for advanced professional roles that support safe, healthy, and sustainable workplaces and communities. Program graduates commonly pursue careers in industry, government, consulting, healthcare, emergency management, and research organizations, working collaboratively with policymakers, engineers, scientists, and organizational leaders.
- Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Careers
- Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager or Director
- EHS Specialist or Coordinator
- Corporate Safety Manager
- Risk Management or Loss Prevention Manager
- Environmental & Regulatory Careers
- Environmental Compliance Manager
- Environmental Program Manager
- Environmental Scientist or Analyst
- Sustainability or Environmental Stewardship Manager
- Occupational Safety & Health Careers
- Occupational Safety Manager
- Industrial Hygiene Program Manager
- Safety Systems or Process Safety Manager
- Construction or Manufacturing Safety Manager
- Public Sector & Emergency Management Careers
- Environmental Health Manager or Program Coordinator
- Emergency Management Director or Planner
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist
- Regulatory or Compliance Officer (local, state, or federal agencies
- Consulting, Training, & Research Careers
- Environmental and Safety Consultant
- Compliance and Auditing Specialist
- Health and Safety Trainer
- Research Associate or Program Manager
TESTIMONIALS
The Oiler Experience
Hear directly from students about their experience
at the University of Findlay.
“The flexibility of the program made it possible to earn both my certification and master’s degree in under two years-while advancing my career and growing as a subject matter expert.”
financial aid
Cost of Education
Graduate students can support the cost of their education in a variety of ways during their time at Findlay.
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Accreditation
The Environmental, Safety and Health Management Program is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC).
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.
