Master of Science in Engineering Technology - Occupational Health and Safety

Middle Tennessee State University

The Occupational Health and Safety Concentration in the Engineering Technology M.S. program is offered through the College of Basic and Applied Sciences. The program, geared toward full-time professionals with night classes, addresses dynamic changes in business and industry. Technically competent professionals can improve their skills to help them successfully transition into leadership positions in their field of expertise and into a general leadership role outside their area of technical expertise as their s grow.Occupational health and safety specialists analyze workplaces to help prevent disease and injury to workers and damage to the environment related to biological, chemical, ergonomic, and physical factors. They inspect work environments for potential hazards, design new programs and procedures, and enforce public health and safety regulations. The Master of Science in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Occupational Health and Safety requires completion of 30-36 hours (thesis option), with at least 21 hours at the 6000 level.