The Master of Science in Safety at Marshall University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and mitigate safety risks in various environments. This program combines a comprehensive curriculum with practical experience, preparing graduates for leadership roles in the field of safety management.
Safety, MS students can choose to complete an optional area of emphasis in mine safety, offered in cooperation with the National Mine Safety and Health Academy (MSHA), Beckley, WV. For more information on the program and admission.
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Marshall University’s Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex facilities are state-of-the-art and readily available to students.
Students work with their academic advisor to choose to complete their degree through a thesis or project option.
Our graduate students collaborate with faculty on research addressing real-world challenges.
Graduates of the Master of Science in Safety program at Marshall University are well-prepared for leadership roles in various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, government and consulting. The demand for safety professionals continues to grow as organizations prioritize the health and safety of their employees and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Industrial Hygienist
- Injury Prevention Specialist
- Risk Manager
- Safety Inspector
- Safety Manager
- Safety Officer
Admission Requirements
Applicants should follow the admissions process described in this catalog or at the Graduate Admissions website at www.marshall.edu/graduate/admissions/how-to-apply-for-admission.
In addition:
Each applicant for admission must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, and must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:
- Score at the mean or above on the verbal GRE
- Score at the mean or above on the quantitative GRE
- Score at the mean or above on the analytical GRE
- Score at the mean or above on the Miller Analogies Test
- Have an undergraduate GPA of 2.50 or above
- Have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and/or the Professional Engineering exam
In addition to the general requirements all students entering the graduate Safety program must have completed prior to admission the following courses or their equivalent:
- For the Area of Emphasis in Occupational Safety and Health:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MTH 130 
College Algebra 3 PHY 101 Conceptual Physics 3 PHY 101L Conceptual Physics Lab 1 CHM 205 General, Organic, and Biochem 3