Part-time Study
Safety and Health Technology
Program Overview
The certificate will be offered locally and in online learning format. Applicants will have to meet the prerequisites for each of the courses. Up to eight transfer credits may be accepted into the program and, where documented evidence exists that a students has adequate preparation and/or experience in one or more course areas, an appropriate elective may be substituted for that course with approval of the Department Chair.
Virtually every organization today depends on safety experts to ensure a safe, smooth and effective operation. These professionals address their organization's immediate safety needs, which range from creating physically safer work places and modifying employee behaviors to implementing voluntary protection programs that go beyond legal standards. Safety professionals protect resources such as workers, buildings, equipment, intellectual capital and corporate reputations.
There is growing industry demand for safety professionals who can assume leadership positions soon after entering the work force. If you see yourself working in the safety field, RIT can give you the skills you need to set yourself apart and accelerate your career. The certificate program is perfect for professionals already in possession of technical degrees who find themselves working in the safety arena or for safety professionals who wish to keep their credentials up-to-date.
Curriculum Review
Designed for accessibility and convenience, this certificate program is offered in both campus-based and online learning formats and consists of the seven four-credit courses listed below. Transfer credits and course substitutions require the approval of the department chair. Upon approval, these courses also may be applied toward the BS program in safety technology. Prerequisites for this program include general chemistry, biology, college algebra, and trigonometry. Students must achieve a program GPA of at least 2.5 in order to be certified.
Courses:
Upon approval, courses in this certificate program may be applied toward the BS program in safety technology. They may also be used as concentration courses in the applied arts and science degree program offered by the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies.
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites for this program include general chemistry, biology, college algebra, and trigonometry. Transfer credits and course substitutions require the approval of the department chair.
Enrollment is open to anyone who meets the prerequisites. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he or she has the proper preparation to be able to succeed in the courses. Students are responsible for notifying the department when they have completed the requirements. Successful completion of a certificate requires a grade point average of 2.0 or greater.