2003-04 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
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Chairperson: |
Lon H. Ferguson |
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Faculty: |
Engler, Janicak, Joseph, McClosky, Rhodes, Rivers, Soule |
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Christensen, McClay, Pacalo |
Website: www.iup.edu/safetysciences
The department offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Sciences with specialization in occupational safety and health. The program in Safety Sciences prepares the student for professional, administrative, managerial, and supervisory positions in industry, manufacturing, insurance, transportation, utility, government, construction, trade service industries, and others. There remains a need in Pennsylvania and the nation for university-educated occupational safety and health professionals. The curriculum includes a major of 41 credits in Safety Sciences and an additional 15 credits in related professional courses. A variety of elective courses are available in both the major and professional fields that enable students to strengthen their primary interest areas.
Bachelor of Science–Safety Sciences
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 217 Natural Science: CHEM 101 and 102 Social Science: PSYC 101, SOC 151, non-western culture required Liberal Studies Electives: 7cr, ECON 122, MATH 121, no courses with SAFE prefix |
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Major: |
41 |
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Required Courses: |
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Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health |
3cr |
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Principles of Industrial Safety I |
3cr |
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Environmental Safety and Health Regulations |
3cr |
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Principles of Industrial Safety II |
4cr |
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Health Hazard Identification |
3cr |
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Control of Health Hazards |
3cr |
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Fire Protection |
3cr |
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Systems Safety Analysis |
3cr |
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Ergonomics |
3cr |
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Health Hazard Evaluation |
3cr |
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Hazard Prevention Management |
4cr |
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Internship |
6cr |
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Other Requirements: |
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Additional Science and Mathematics: |
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Human Physiology and Anatomy |
4cr |
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Physics I Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I Lab |
1cr |
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Physics II Lab |
1cr |
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Professional Courses: |
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Business and Interpersonal Communications |
3cr |
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Human Behavior in Organizations |
3cr |
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Three courses that form a concentration in a professional area |
9cr |
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Total Degree Requirements: |
120 |
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The minor in Safety Sciences consists of 18 credits in Safety Sciences courses as identified below. The minor in Safety Sciences has improved job opportunities for students in Environmental Health, Environmental Geoscience, Criminology, Human Resource Management, International Business, and Management.
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Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health |
3cr |
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Principles of Industrial Safety I |
3cr |
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Health Hazard Identification |
3cr |
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Controlled Electives: |
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Three SAFE courses approved by department chair |
9cr |
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