Program Details
Occupational Safety
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
09/03/2014
The Occupational Safety degree prepares students for rewarding careers protecting America's workforce, the public and the natural environment from harm in today's age of rapid technological and scientific development. Occupational safety professionals are concerned with the interaction between people and the physical, chemical, biological and psychological factors which affect their safety, health and productivity.
Coursework covers a wide range of subjects including accident prevention, ergonomics, construction safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance. Students are provided with essential skills that enable them to evaluate, devise and implement methods to control hazards. Occupational Safety majors are provided with a number of practical worksite activities, culminating in a full semester internship with a practicing safety professional.
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This program is offered
July 1 for fall semester start, December 15 for spring semester start.
Free tutoring is available by appointment in person and virtually through Campus Tutorial Services. Tutoring is offered for university required courses in Communication, English, Mathematics, and the General Education program as well as general education elective areas including foreign languages and the sciences.
Tuition and required fees are refunded based on semester specific deadlines at 100%, 50%, 25%, or 0%.
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