Safety Technology - Marshall University

Safety Technology from Marshall University is a Campus Bachelor Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Description The Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Technology offers students the opportunity of preparing for entry-level positions in industry, governmental agencies, and related service industries. The need for Safety Professionals has expanded due to Federal and State legislation governing safety and health in the workplace and an increase in public awareness of safety and health factors. The safety profession is an occupational field concerned with the preservation of both human and material resources through the application of various principles drawn from such disciplines as engineering, education, psychology, physiology, enforcement, hygiene, health , physics and management. "Safety Science" is a term for everything that goes into the prevention of accidents, illnesses, fires, explosions and other events which damage people, property and the environment. The program is accredited by and follows the recommendations of the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). It is the responsibility of the Safety Technology Department to ensure that baccalaureate degree students graduating from the Safety Technology Program at Marshall University will be able to demonstrate the following competencies with respect to the occupational safety and health profession: 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and applied sciences 2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data 3. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, or program to meet desired needs 4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 5. An ability to identify and solve applied science problems 6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 7. An ability to communicate effectively 8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context 9. A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning 10. A knowledge of contemporary issues 11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice View more details on Marshall University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.