Bachelor's in Safety Management

About the Safety Management Program

Safety management is a hands-on, practical and applied Bachelor of Science degree. The major is designed to assure development of competencies that enable innovative approaches in the establishment and direction of comprehensive occupational safety and health programs in educational, governmental and private business and industrial enterprises. The curriculum is aimed at assuring understanding of both foundation and application concepts emphasized by contemporary safety programs. The curriculum emphasizes compliance with regulations and standards, hazardous materials and waste, workplace design adversities, workplace security, fleet safety, fire abatement, emergency preparedness, workplace training, incident investigation, cost containment, environmental permitting and sustainability, energy exploration and generation safety, health and physical hazards, improving workplace conditions that impact an employee’s well-being and safety management.

What Can I Do With a Safety Management Degree?

Safety management involves protecting and preserving people, property, productivity and the environment. Upon completion of the program, safety management majors are prepared for entry-to mid-level administrative, managerial and supervisory positions in the field of safety. Positions include, but are not limited to, risk manager, EHS manager, safety coordinator, safety specialist, safety manager, safety consultant, safety professional, safety compliance officer, and loss control consultant.

Why Choose a Safety Management Degree?

• Top-Notch Credentials
  Our program meets the Board of Certified Safety Professionals requirements as a qualified academic program and is also an Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) approved degree program.
• Employment Rates
  Upon graduation, SRU safety management students have an excellent rate of employment. Students are actively recruited, in addition to the major attracting numerous companies for on-campus interviews for employment and internship opportunities. Employment salaries for entry-level safety management graduates range from $65,000 to $95,000. Employee perks have included items such as company vehicles, gas cards, cell phones, laptops and expense accounts.
• Internship Program
  The internship program is administered in cooperation with a variety of organizations, including government, private industry, insurance, health care and other related enterprises. The 12-week internship is offered only during the summer term with 99 percent of the interns receiving compensation. Salaries range from $15 to $30 per hour with some students receiving housing and living expenses.
• State of the Art Facilities
  Five laboratory facilities that include general industry, construction, emergency response/fire detection and hazardous materials, industrial hygiene and a high bay lab.
• Experienced Faculty
  Each member of our faculty has at least 10 years of experience in the field of safety with excellent credentials and certifications.