Industrial Hygiene Master of Science Degree
The overall goal of the industrial hygiene MS program is to train
individuals to prevent occupational disease and injury in industry,
environmental, and occupational sectors. The MS curriculum is designed
to prepare students philosophically and technically to practice
the art and science of industrial hygiene. The Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredits this program.
A brief overview of the MS degree requirements is below. For
more information on the program curriculum, faculty, students and
research areas, go to the Industrial
Hygiene Program website.
Prerequisites
A baccalaureate degree is required. Undergraduate preparation must
include at least 63 semester hours in science, mathematics, engineering,
and technology and 21 semester hours in communications, humanities,
and social sciences.
Degree Options
Research Option – this option involves writing a master’s thesis
Professional Option – this option involves a semester-long practical experience
Research Option (Thesis Option)
Required Courses
| 175:231 |
Industrial Hygiene Fundamentals |
3 s.h. |
| 175:232 |
Assessing Physical Agent Hazards |
3 s.h. |
| 175:233 |
Control of Occupational Hazards |
3 s.h. |
| 175:221 |
Aerosol Technology |
3 s.h |
| 175:230 |
Occupational Health |
3 s.h. |
| 175:192 |
Occupational Safety |
3 s.h. |
| 175:190 |
Occupational Ergonomics I |
3 s.h. |
| 175:260 |
Environmental Toxicology |
3 s.h. |
| 175:197 |
Environmental Health |
3 s.h. |
| 175:182 |
Statistics for Experimenters |
3 s.h. |
| 173:140 |
Epidemiology I: Principles |
3 s.h. |
| 175:180 |
Occupational and Environmental Health Seminar |
1 s.h.* |
| 050:270 |
Responsible Conduct in Research |
0 s.h. |
*Enroll in
OEH seminar three times: twice for 0 s.h. and once for 1 s.h.
Thesis
Completion and acceptance of a master’s thesis is required. A maximum of 6 semester hours will be allowed for thesis credit hours (175:300). Additional thesis credit hours may be allowed for students who take more than 43 semester hours.
Electives
Elective courses must be chosen to fulfill the minimum MS degree requirement of 43 semester hours. Students and advisors should select courses most appropriate to the individual student’s professional goals.
Final Examination
The final examination for this option will consist of a defense of the MS thesis.
Total Semester Hours Required for MS Degree (Minimum) 43 s.h.
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Professional Option (non-thesis option)
Required Courses
| 175:231 |
Industrial Hygiene Fundamentals |
3 s.h. |
| 175:232 |
Assessing Physical Agent Hazards |
3 s.h. |
| 175:233 |
Control of Occupational Hazards |
3 s.h. |
| 175:221 |
Aerosol Technology |
3 s.h |
| 175:230 |
Occupational Health |
3 s.h. |
| 175:192 |
Occupational Safety |
3 s.h. |
| 175:190 |
Occupational Ergonomics I |
3 s.h. |
| 175:260 |
Environmental Toxicology |
3 s.h. |
| 175:197 |
Environmental Health |
3 s.h. |
| 175:182 |
Statistics for Experimenters |
3 s.h. |
| 173:140 |
Epidemiology I: Principles |
3 s.h. |
| 175:180 |
Occupational and Environmental Health Seminar |
1 s.h.* |
| 050:270 |
Responsible Conduct in Research |
0 s.h. |
*Enroll in OEH seminar three times: twice for 0 s.h. and once for 1 s.h.
Preceptorship
Completion of a Preceptorship in industrial hygiene is required. A maximum of 3 semester hours will be allowed for preceptorship credit hours (175:203). The preceptorship will be a practical experience that utilizes industrial hygiene principles.
Electives
Elective courses must be chosen to fulfill the minimum MS degree requirement of 43 semester hours. Students and advisors should select courses most appropriate to the individual student’s professional goals.
Final Examination
The final examination for this option will consist of a defense of the preceptorship experience. A report will be prepared and defended orally that summarizes the experience.
Total Semester Hours Required for MS Degree (Minimum) 43 s.h.
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