Overview

To prepare for your Graduate Safety Practitioner designation (GSP), you’ll learn to identify and evaluate potential work environment hazards and take steps to resolve them.

The Graduate Safety Practitioner designation is integrated into the Safety Management bachelor’s degree program curriculum, so you’ll save you time – and money – by completing both at the same time. This professional credential also gives you an advantage in high-demand safety management jobs, with the potential to earn a higher graduate safety practitioner salary.

University of Central Missouri’s bachelor’s degrees in Occupational Safety - Safety Management are open to full- or part-time undergraduate students. Occupational Safety degree courses are offered on campus in Warrensburg, Missouri, but you may choose to take some courses in hybrid and online formats. Summer courses are all offered online.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the time of graduation, students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety will be able to:

Anticipate, recognize and evaluate hazards for the development of control strategies through the application of math, science, business and risk management concepts.

Formulate, design, implement and evaluate safety, health and/or environmental programs.

Communicate professionally both verbally and in writing as an individual and as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team.

Identify and interpret applicable standards, regulations, and codes in a global society.

Conduct an accident investigation including root cause analysis and development of a corrective action plan.

Accreditation

The Occupational Safety - Safety Management degree at the University of Central Missouri is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET and is a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring the Safety Sciences

Applied Sciences for Professional Studies

Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention

Safety Leadership

Industrial Hygiene

Industrial Hazard Control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Management Occupational Health and Safety View 163 other Bachelors in Environmental Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the International Student Application

Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee

Prove English proficiency

Provide financial support letter

Provide a bank statement with adequate funds

Official Transcripts

Photocopy of passport

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 570 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

17100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 570 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

8550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 285 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Warrensburg

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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