Distance Learning

Distance Programs

Health and Safety

Master of Science


Courses in this program are delivered via the Internet. On-campus visits are not required.

Note:  High-speed Internet access is required. For details see Computer Requirements

HLTH 601 Research Methodology in Health and Safety—3 credits. Emphasis on research methodologies leading to the development of a research problem. The course will discuss problem and sample selection, data collection, and literature review.

HLTH 604 Research Design and Data Analysis in Health and Human Performance—3 credits. Designed to familiarize graduate students with research design and data analysis including scientific methodology, data collection, and statistical analyses. Includes an introduction to computerized data manipulation, analyses, interpretation, and presentation.

HLTH 605 Occupational Systems Analysis—3 credits. An examination of occupational health and safety problems from a systems analysis perspective. Models which analyze operational hazards are explored.

HLTH 606 Human Factors/Ergonomics in Safety Management—3 credits. An inquiry into the physiological, behavioral, and environmental variables which affect occupational health and safety. Applications of ergonomic, behavior modification, and human factors management techniques are reviewed.

HLTH 607 Transportation Management—3 credits. Examines the concepts and problems of transportation management. Major areas covered include: fleet operation and maintenance, freight documentation, rate determination, weighing, and routing.

HLTH 608 Safety Legislation, Litigation, and Compliance—3 credits. An overview of legislation and record keeping requirements necessary for effective safety management compliance. Regulations promulgated by OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and DOT will be examined along with litigation strategies useful in loss prevention.

HLTH 609 Applied Communication in Health and Safety—3 credits. An overview of the methods available for improving workplace health and safety through effective communications. Development of health and safety educational and promotional resources is emphasized.

HLTH 610 Safety Inspection, Assessment, and Control—3 credits. An introduction to workplace safety audit procedures. Occupational health and safety risk assessment and control procedures will be analyzed.

HLTH 626 Supervision and Management in Health and Safety—3 credits. Supervisory methods, tools, and techniques designed to develop leadership qualities, to promote human relations, and to upgrade contributions of employee personnel involved in various types of health and safety programs.

HLTH 629 Field Research Project in Health or Safety—3 credits. Comprehensive study and written report involving a specific problem related to health and/or safety. Prerequisite: 601

HLTH 699 Master's Thesis—6 credits. Arranged with student's thesis committee.


The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.

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