Industrial Hygiene Distance Learning/Professional Track, M.S.

Program Manager:	Dr. Terry Spear
	(406) 496-4897
	Office:  SE 325

 

Field of Study

The Montana Tech Industrial Hygiene Distance Learning/Professional Track graduate program provides an exceptional opportunity for advanced study in the field of occupational health. This program brings graduate education in industrial hygiene to working professionals with the overall goal of providing the technical competence to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards. The distance M.S. degree is structured to encourage participative, collaborative, and applied problem-solving strategies to address modern day occupational health issues.

 

Graduate Admission Requirements

Applicants are admitted on a basis of acceptable undergraduate academic preparation and work experience. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in the subjects of biology, chemistry, physics, or an engineering discipline.  For full admittance to the program, applicants from non-science or engineering disciplines are required to complete prerequisite coursework in biology, chemistry, math, and physics,that may include the following:

• Math, through first semester calculus and statistics
• Two semesters of college physics
• Two semesters of college chemistry and one semester of organic chemistry or biochemistry
• Cell biology and two semesters of human anatomy/physiology, or equivalent coursework on human biology

Two years of safety and health-related work experience is also a requirement for admittance to this program.  The GRE exam is not required for the industrial hygiene distance learning students.

 

Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation.  The M.S. Industrial Hygiene Distance Learning/Professional Track degree program has adopted the following three PEOs.

PEO 1.  Be prepared to enhance their IH-related careers throughout the first four years after graduating.

PEO 2. Use their education to expand their professional competence to provide IH services appropriate to their employment.

PEO 3.  Act professionally by engaging in career development, recognizing ethical responsibilities, supporting the profession, and being an informed and involved member of their community.

 

Student Outcomes

Student outcomes are statements of what each graduate of the program is expected to achieve at the time of graduation.  The M.S. Industrial Hygiene Distance Learning/Professional Track curriculum is structured so each student will have obtained the knowledge, understanding and skills in all 22 student outcomes.

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and applied sciences.
2. Design and conduct common experiments and analyze and interpret data.
3. Formulate or design a system, process or program to meet desired needs.
4. Function on multidisciplinary teams.
5. Identify and solve applied science problems, including advanced qualitative and quantitative problems.
6. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities related to the IH profession.
7. Communicate effectively.
8. Understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context.
9. Recognize the need for and have the ability to engage in life-long learning.
10. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. Use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for the practice of IH.
12. Complete a project or research activity resulting in a report that demonstrates mastery of the subject matter and a high level of communication skills.
13. Identify agents, factors and stresses generated by and/or associated with defined sources, unit operations, and processes.
14. Describe qualitative and quantitative aspects of generation of agents, factors, and stresses.
15. Understand the physiological and/or toxicological interactions of the physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic agents, factors, and/or stressors with the human body.
16. Assess qualitative and quantitative aspects of exposure assessment, dose-response, and risk characterization based on applicable pathways and modes of entry.
17. Calculate, interpret and apply statistical and epidemiological data.
18. Recommend and evaluate engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls and/or other interventions to reduce or eliminate hazards.
19. Demonstrate an understanding of applicable business and managerial practices
20. Interpret and apply applicable occupational and environmental regulations
21. Understand the fundamental aspects of safety and environmental health
22. Attain recognized professional certification