Accreditation
Two of the graduate degree programs in the Safety, Health, and Industrial Hygiene Department have a special accreditation from the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The M.S. in Industrial Hygiene degree is delivered on the campus. The M.S. Industrial Hygiene Distance Learning/Professional Track degree is delivered online.
Recognition
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recognizes the quality of two Department programs through a Training Project Grant. The grant funds are used for scholarships, travel, and faculty development. Students eligible for these funds are those pursuing the B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health and the M.S. in Industrial Hygiene.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Montana Tech Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene Department is to serve students by supplying knowledge and providing high quality, accessible, science-based programs with educational objectives aimed at preparing students for success in safety and/or a health related career.
Educational Objectives & Outcomes:
B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH No Option Degree)
During the first few years after graduating, OSH graduates are expected to attain the following.
1.Graduates of the program will establish a firm foundation for an OSH-related career during their first four years after graduating.
2.Graduates will use their education to competently provide OSH services appropriate to their employment.
3.Graduates will act professionally by engaging in career development, recognizing ethical responsibilities, supporting the profession, and being an informed and involved member of their community.
Student Outcomes:
The OSH degree is structured to produce graduates with the following capabilities.
1.Graduates will have abilities to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and applied science.
2.Graduates will have an ability to design and conduct common experiments, and analyze and interpret data.
3.Graduates will have abilities to formulate or design a system or program to meet desired needs.
4.Graduates will have ability to function effectively on multidisciplinary teams.
5.Graduates will have the ability to identify and solve applied science problems.
6.Graduates will have adequate knowledge of ethical standards applicable to the practice of occupational safety and health.
7.Graduates will have the ability to communicate effectively.
8.Graduates will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context.
9.Graduates will recognize the need for and have the ability to engage in life-long learning.
10.Graduates will have knowledge of contemporary issues.
11.Graduates will have abilities to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for the professional practice of OSH.
12.Graduates will have the abilities to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and develop strategies for hazardous conditions and work practices.
13.Graduates will have abilities to apply business and risk management concepts.
14.Graduates will have an understanding of industrial hygiene, environmental science, and hazardous materials management.
15.Graduates will understand fundamentals of industrial safety, fire science, and emergency management.
16.Graduates will have an understanding of occupational ergonomics.
17.Graduates will have the ability to design and evaluate programs applicable to industrial safety, health, and environment.
18.Graduates will have the ability to develop applicable employee training programs using adult learning theory and understanding of training methodology.
19.Graduates will have the ability to identify and apply applicable standards, regulations, and codes.
20.Graduates will have the ability to conduct investigations of harmful incidents, analyze causation, and identify appropriate system improvements.
21.Graduates will have ability to apply principles of OSH in a non-academic setting through an internship or supervised experience.
B.S. in OSH-Applied Health Sciences Option
Objective 1. Graduates will have demonstrated through academic courses an understanding of the fundamental aspects of applied health science.
Upon graduation, the student should have demonstrated the following:
a.An understanding of exercise physiology, anatomical kinesiology, laboratory testing techniques, health/fitness specialist certification, electrocardiography, and exercise testing and preparation.
b.An understanding of movement science, athletic injury,fitness programs, and strength & conditioning.
c.An understanding of the subject matter required for admission to graduate schools programs in health care professions.
Objective 2. Graduates will be prepared to assume professional positions in the field of applied health science.
Each OSH-AHS graduate should be prepared for an entry-level positions as follows:
a.Be able to evaluate current health behaviors, evaluate fitness, and prescribe health and exercise programs to reduce risk of lifestyle related diseases.
b.Be able to apply principles of health and fitness management.
c.Be able to develop applicable client training programs to improve health and reduce risk of lifestyle related diseases through understanding of training methodology.
d.Be able to identify and apply applicable standards of practice for fitness, lifestyles, and exercise programs.
e.Be able to design and evaluate programs applicable to improving health and fitness.
f.Possess knowledge of ethical standards applicable to the practice of applied health science.
g.By having demonstrated ability to apply principles of applied health science in a non-academic setting through an internship or supervised experience.
Objective 3. Graduates will be familiar with the diverse knowledge and skills needed to become a lifelong learner and a contributor to society.
Each graduate should have demonstrated knowledge and skills as follows:
a.By having demonstrated ability to apply mathematics and sciences to the practice of applied health science.
b.By having successfully completed at least two humanities and two social science courses.
c.By having successfully completed communication courses appropriate for career success.
