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Educational Objectives
1. Graduates will be prepared to develop, implement and manage public
health, occupational health, industrial hygiene and/or safety policies
and programs. Outcomes:
Upon graduation, the student should demonstrate the following:
• Ability to anticipate, recognize and mitigate potential hazards.
• Understand mandated and recommended health and safety
standards.
• Understand the public health philosophy of protection and
enhancement of health through preventative measures.
• Be able to write occupational and public health policy and
programs.
• Research, select, recommend and design appropriate control
technologies.
2. Graduates will be prepared to assume professional positions in
industrial, safety or health science careers.
Outcomes:
• Be able to select and implement assessment methods and sampling
strategies.
• With internships experience, will be familiar with employer
expectations and program implementation.
• Be able to assess health status in relation to physical activity and
recognize lifestyle disease.
• Be able to develop exercise programs.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
• Be able to manage and control losses associated with work place injuries and illnesses.
3. Graduates will have an understanding of the role of health and
safety professionals in both occupational and public health and their
obligation to their profession and the public.
Outcomes:
• Recognize diversity of health status.
• Serve as advocates for occupational and public health issues.
• Maintain a commitment to continued professional development
and participate in professional societies.
• Understand both professional and ethical responsibilities.
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