Occupational Safety Graduate Certificate
Learn to Create a Safer Workplace
As part of Eastern Kentucky University’s online Safety, Security, and Emergency Management program, the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety provides students with a concentrated examination of the information and skills you’ll need to excel and build a lasting career, or develop a specialization as a safety professional.
The certificate program focuses on the analysis, prevention, and management of workplace safety and security. Learn about different types of work environments and their unique safety hazards and threats. Examine construction site safety, safety management in industrial workplaces, and learn what it takes to stay safety compliant in the corporate world. Study personal and environmental hazards and discover the intricacies of occupational safety.
Earning your Graduate Certificate online from Eastern Kentucky University’s Safety, Security and Emergency Management program will help you take advantage of promotion and new career opportunities while allowing you to secure your current position. In addition, you’ll be better equipped to make an impact on the safety of the world around you.






After completion of the 12 hours required for a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety, what are the admissions requirements for acceptance into the Master’s Degree Program in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management (OSC)? Is a GRE/MAT score still required?
Hi Kevin,
Here is a link to the admissions requirements: http://safetymanagement.eku.edu/admissions/requirements/graduate-application-requirements/
If you are currently in the program i would suggest you speak with your enrollment advisor about making the transition. If you are considering starting the graduate certificate program i would encourage you to fill out the form on this page and an enrollment advisor will get in touch with you soon.
Thanks!