Degrees, Majors, and Certificates
Safety Science
Protecting America's work force, the general public, and the environment from injury and illness in today's age of technological and scientific advancement has become one of the most challenging and rewarding career fields available. The Safety Science Program in HPER prepares students to respond to the needs of employees and the public, analyze hazardous situations, and research government regulations to determine which problems pose significant hazards. Safety professionals recognize and devise methods to control hazards with management skills and techniques needed to administer a department or facility.
Special Opportunities
Students have access to a state-of-the-art emergency care program and first aid labs located in the HPER. Research opportunities exist in the area of first aid and emergency care. In addition, our new industrial hygiene sampling and analysis lab provides students the opportunity to conduct risk and exposure assessment of noise, radiation, mold, toxic gases, asbestos, lead, and other air contaminates. Students are encouraged to participate in clubs such as Eta Sigma Gamma and the American Society of Safety Engineers. Student organizations provide opportunities for scholarly research and internship opportunities at Fortune 500 companies.
Careers
Safety professionals frequently have responsibility for a variety of functions; thus, they have the chance to use a broad collection of skills. Some of the major functions performed include safety training, accident investigation, audits and inspections, hazard analysis, fire protection, compliance, machine guarding, and emergency preparedness. According to a recent survey of American Society of Safety Engineers members, the largest employer groups are insurance, service industries, health care, construction, manufacturing, nonprofit organizations such as the Red Cross, consulting firms, and the government (OSHA, NIOSH, CDC, FEMA, DOD). Typical job titles include safety specialist, safety inspector, industrial hygienist, compliance officer, safety manager, safety educator, emergency responder, safety director, and safety administrator. Related fields include industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire protection, risk management, security, environmental engineering, and loss control.
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science
For more information, contact:
Department of Applied Health Science
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Indiana University
HPER 116
1025 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7109
Phone: (812) 855-3627
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