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Safety Management

Graduate Certificate

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
12
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$518.62
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$621.98

Safety Management

Graduate Certificate

The IU Online Graduate Certificate in Safety Management is designed for those looking to advance their knowledge and education in safety management and for those seeking to advance their career in the field of safety.

As a student in this program, you take courses in safety education and training strategies, safety management in business and industry, risk assessment, and safety and health program design. You learn to facilitate the delivery of effective safety education and training, use analytical methods to determine and manage risk, and evaluate and control workplace hazards. In addition, a large focus will be placed on developing, implementing, and evaluating safety and health programs.

Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Safety Management prepares you for such careers as:

Safety manager
Safety officer
Corporate safety director
Accident investigator
Safety auditor
Safety inspector
Hazard analyst
Safety compliance officer
Risk control consultant

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Safety Management, you must complete 12 credit hours in safety management core courses.

NOTE: If you choose to pursue the IU Online MS in Applied Health Science in Safety Management, these certificate courses may apply to your degree requirements. Completion of the certificate program does not guarantee admission to the graduate program.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree
2.5 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose and objectives (500 words or less)
Resume
TOEFL score (minimum 80) or IELTS score (minimum 7) - international students only

Courses

Core

SPH-S 502	Instructional Strategies for Safety Education	3 Credits
SPH-S 513	Safety Management in Business and Industry	3 Credits
SPH-S 610	Occupational Risk Management	3 Credits
SPH-S 632	Safety and Health Program Design	3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $518.62

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1555.86

Note: Additional fees will apply. This program is ineligible for financial aid.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $621.98

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1865.94

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

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Non-residents

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Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

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Non-residents

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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