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Environmental, Safety & Risk Management, BS
Environmental, Safety and Risk Management Degree
Why Choose UCM for Your Environmental, Safety and Risk Management BS?
Protect people, property and the environment as a skilled safety professional. The 欧美视频鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Safety and Risk Management prepares you to streamline operations, build facilities and implement technology in highly regulated corporate environments. Designed specifically for individuals holding an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, this program lets you earn your degree online or on campus in Warrensburg in as little as two years. All coursework qualifies you for the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Students must have an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution to enroll in this program.
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UCM's Environmental, Safety and Risk Management BS at a Glance
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science | Credit Hours: 120 Hours
Degree Can be Taken: Warrensburg | Online
- Designated as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), making graduates eligible for the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation
- Built for transfer students and working professionals with an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Delivered 100% online, on campus in Warrensburg or as a hybrid combination
ContactDr. Georgi Popov, CSP, QEP, SMP, ARM, CMC, FASSP, FAIHA |
What Will You Learn in UCM鈥檚 Environmental, Safety and Risk Management BS program?
Gain practical skill sets you can apply directly to your current workplace while completing your degree. You will study core topics such as safety leadership, environmental compliance, air quality and pollution prevention, wastewater management, environmental remediation, industrial hygiene, occupational risk management, EHS risk assessment and statistical analysis.
Customize your education with electives such as SAFE coursework, OSHA training and approved work experience. You will master techniques for controlling mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards, interpreting performance metrics for continuous improvement and reducing organizational risk profiles.
Unique Learning Opportunities in UCM鈥檚 Environmental, Safety and Risk Management BS
- Hands-on internships: Gain professional experience for course credit through alumni networks, faculty connections and industry partnerships.
- Accelerated eight-week online courses: Focus on fewer classes at once with eight-week course options, balancing work, school and life while staying on track for graduation.
- Tailored credit transfer: Maximize the credits earned from your associate degree program to save time and money.
- Personalized learning: Receive individual guidance from expert faculty in small classes averaging 15 to 25 students.
Fast Facts 欧美视频 UCM鈥檚 BS in Environmental, Safety and Risk Management
- GSP Designation: Designated as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), making graduates eligible for the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation
- Program Format: Delivered 100% online, on campus in Warrensburg or as a hybrid combination
- Completion Time: Can be completed in as little as two years with full-time or part-time enrollment starting in fall, spring or summer
- Target Audience: Built for transfer students and working professionals with an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Class Sizes: Small class sizes for personalized instruction and faculty mentoring
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Financial Aid and Scholarships for UCM鈥檚 BS in Environmental, Safety and Risk Management Students
As a UCM student, you鈥檒l have a financial aid advisor as part of your six-person student support team to help you find the best way to finance your college education.
UCM is committed to low tuition rates and low student debt, offering financial assistance options such as grants, assistantships, awards, work-study and an optional payment plan. Students in this major may qualify for competitive awards, including:
- American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation Scholarships
- Construction Safety Group of Kansas City Scholarship
- International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Daniel K. Shipp Scholarship
- National Safety Council (NSC) Scholarships
- Don B. Daily Safety Steel Intern Scholarship
- UCM Foundation Scholarships
- Missouri Asphalt Paving Association Scholarships
Explore additional funding through the UCM Scholarship Finder and connect with your financial aid advisor today.
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Career Opportunities and Outcomes for UCM鈥檚 BS in Environmental, Safety and Risk Management Graduates
Safety and risk management leaders are in demand across manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and energy sectors. This program prepares you to collect, analyze and interpret risk data, build financial and policy justifications aligned with strategic goals and deploy technology to mitigate hazards.
Careers and titles in this field include safety professional, environmental health and safety (EHS) specialist, risk manager and industrial hygiene specialist. Graduates are also prepared to pursue advanced study in graduate school.
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The UCM Career and Life Design Center
The UCM Career and Life Design Center is here for undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni from all majors, identities and interests. We are a hub for career exploration and career readiness. We offer resources and support for:
- exploring career options
- life design (explore and build career and life journeys, designing next steps)
- job and internship searching
- document reviews (resumes, cover letters, personal statements, etc.)
- interviews (coaching and mock interviewing)
- Professional Clothing Studio
- preparation for graduate school (application materials, exploring programs)
- and more!
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Not sure the Environmental, Safety and Risk Management degree is right for you? You may also be interested in these undergraduate programs at UCM:
- Occupational Safety, BS - Occupational Health Management or Safety Management Options
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Frequently Asked Questions
You will study occupational risk management, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, safety leadership and hazard control techniques. Coursework emphasizes practical applications, statistical analysis and risk assessment methods.
Yes. The degree is a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Graduates are directly eligible to receive the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation.
Yes. Coursework is available completely online, on campus in Warrensburg or through a combination of both. Flexible eight-week online courses are also offered.
This program is designed for individuals, including transfer students and working professionals, who already hold an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Yes. Students can apply for program-specific awards from organizations such as the American Society of Safety Professionals, National Safety Council and UCM Foundation via the UCM Scholarship Finder. An optional payment plan is also available.
