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Safety Management Employees are as concerned about working in a "safe" employment
atmosphere as simply "having a job." This concern has prompted
demands for higher performance standards and increased safety
awareness in the private, public, and governmental sectors.
Thus, there exists a need for professionals who are able to
develop and implement safe work practices in the workplace.
The Certificate in Safety Management is designed to meet this
need and help with career advancement. It also prepares students
for the American Board of Certified Safety Professionals examination.
Prerequisites The applicant must have an earned Bachelor's
degree, preferably in Science, Engineering, Nursing, or one
in a related environmental or occupational health field. Course
and Credit Hours: Fourteen (14) credit
hours are required for completion of the Certificate: Required PHC 6356 Industrial
Hygiene (2 credits) Application Process
for Enrollment Call the Graduate Certificate Office at (813) 974-2442
or visit their website at http://www.outreach.usf.edu/gradcerts/ to
obtain the appropriate applications. There are no specific test requirements. Registration
Process for Individual Courses Follow the accepted procedure for graduate level
courses. Time Limit
for Completion of Certificate Time limits on certificate completion comply
with university standards. Fees per
Course / Credit Hour Fees parallel that of standard graduate level
classes. Please visit the USF website at http://www.usf.edu/controller/cashaccounting/tuition to
view current fees. Course
Location This Certificate is offered at the Department
contact information Dr. Pete Rentos at (813) 974-6661 or prentos@health.usf.edu; New Student
Advisor Pre-Admission Counseling and Advising (813) 974-6505 or Advisor@health.usf.edu
PHC
6423 Occupational
Health Law (2 credits)
PHC 6354 Safety
and Health Administration (2 credits)
EIN 6215 Engineering
System Safety (3 credits)
EIN 6216 Occupational
Safety Engineering (3 credits)