Program Availability
The online Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management is open to eligible students in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories). The program also is open to students in Canada (all provinces). The program is closed to students residing in countries other than the U.S. and Canada except for U.S. military and State Department personnel and their family members with APO/FPO addresses.
Why Earn a Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety Management?
The online Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management (OSM) provides the advanced knowledge and management, leadership, and communication skills you need for career growth and specialization in the safety management field.
Boost Your Career Opportunities and Salary
The OSM Program is designed for individuals interested in attaining managerial positions in industrial safety. The curriculum provides a broad foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge of safety administration. It emphasizes skills and methodologies of problem-solving and analysis that are critical for sophisticated planners and managers in the private and public sectors of occupational safety and health.
100% Online, Thesis or Non-Thesis Options
This is a 30-credit-hour (minimum) graduate program and includes thesis and non-thesis options. Content areas include systems safety, human factors engineering, program management and evaluation, safety law, and policy analysis.
All courses are offered online. On-campus visits are not required.
One full calendar year is the minimum time for completion; however, realistically you should plan for two years of study. The degree must be completed in no more than seven years (exceptions only granted in accordance with University policy).
What You’ll Learn in the Occupational Safety Management Program
Upon completion of the program, you will be qualified as a safety management specialist with expertise to:
- Evaluate and control chemical, physical, and biological hazards in business and industrial environments
- Analyze individual and group safety policies and performances
- Advise organizations of safety and health hazards and appropriate corrective action to address identified hazards
- Promote occupational safety through routine inspection, assessment, and control
- Provide effective training for organizations and individuals in the role of supervisor/manager in Health and Safety
Career Possibilities in Occupational Safety Management
Employment opportunities for occupational safety managers are usually found within industry; federal, state, and local government agencies; insurance companies; the military; labor unions; consulting firms; and healthcare facilities.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of occupational health and safety specialists is projected to grow 5% percent from 2021 to 2031. (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-health-and-safety-specialists-and-technicians.htm) About 14,500 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Accreditation
Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Recognitions and Designations
The Bachelor of Science in Safety Management program is recognized as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. This designation allows our graduates to apply for the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), which puts you one step closer to your Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Admission Requirements and Application Instructions
The online Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management is open to eligible students in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories). The program also is open to students in Canada (all provinces). The program is closed to students residing in countries other than the U.S. and Canada except for U.S. military and State Department personnel and their family members with APO/FPO addresses.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following to satisfy the minimum requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree in a safety management-related field.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution with at least one semester of college-level chemistry and at least one semester of college algebra, trigonometry, or calculus; and
- Have completed two years of professional work experience within the field (as approved by the department); or
- Hold personal proficiency recognition via certification.
Application Instructions
Listed below are application instructions and deadlines for the online Occupational Safety Management master's degree program. Returning students must apply for re-admission if they have not attended Indiana State for more than two calendar years.
How to Apply
Complete the online application for graduate admission to Indiana State University at apply.indstate.edu/apply.
Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the college attended to: Graduate Admissions, Indiana State University, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809. E-transcripts should be sent to admissions@indstate.edu
Submit a nonrefundable application fee of $45.00 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $65.00 (international students) payable by Visa, MasterCard, or check or money order, payable to Indiana State University. Submit payment to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809.
Submit the following as part of the online application process:
- A Statement of Interest describing academic and/or employment experience, as well as the reasons for pursuing the master's degree.
- A current 1- to 2-page resume.
International applicants must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or provide equivalent evidence of language proficiency. Submit scores to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809.
See other important information about applying to Indiana State University as an international graduate student at International Graduate Admissions.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure admission. Applications received after these deadlines will be accepted and every attempt made to ensure consideration for the desired semester or term.
- Fall semester: June 1
- Spring semester: November 1
- Summer session: April 1
Next Steps
Once admitted, you will receive notification from the University and will be provided your University ID number, which is needed to activate your University username on the MyISU Portal. The Portal offers access to online registration, University records, and other important services, including e-mail and University announcements.
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