Graduate Certificate

Occupational Safety and Health, Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

The online Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health prepares graduate students, public health professionals, health care providers, and occupational health and safety practitioners seeking to improve health and safety practices and compliance in their organizations.

Total Credits

$626.85

Cost Per Credit

Online

UNMC

Students choose this program to:

Gain knowledge about physical and psychosocial hazards in occupational environments.
Apply control measures and monitor their effectiveness.
Learn about risk assessment and environmental assessment.

Students are eligible for additional certifications:

The 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health [OSHA] General Industry card (course: CPH 590) and the Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist credential (course: ENV 909) from the Council for the Accreditation of Occupational Hearing Conservationists.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center trains more health professionals than any other institution in the state. UNMC’s scientists and clinicians are at the leading edge of discovering new medical breakthroughs, transforming lives across the state and around the world.

UNMC has come together with its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, on a set of core values, which include focusing on the educational learner, research scope and prominence, clinical excellence, community engagement. Diversity, equity and inclusion, economic development, as well as organizational culture and leadership.

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Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for occupational health and safety specialists is growing at a rate of 6%, which is as fast as the average for all occupations. Occupational health and safety specialists will be needed to work in a variety of industries and government agencies to ensure that employers are adhering to both existing and new regulations.

Finance Your Education

The University of Nebraska offers some of the most affordable tuition rates in the region, particularly for our online programs. Explore the array of funding options to finance your education in a way that makes sense for you.

Online tuition rates are calculated by credit hour and college offering the course and, because the University of Nebraska is a public institution supported by Nebraska taxpayers, Nebraska residents may receive a lower tuition rate than out-of-state students.

Cost Per Credit
In-State	Out-of-State
$626.85	$626.85
Note: Campuses may charge additional fees; see the Paying for School page for more details.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We believe cost should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, even for online programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available for many students. Please see the Paying for School page for additional information and links to campus financial aid resources.

Military and Veteran Services

Our programs are an ideal way for military, veterans, and dependents to advance education with military advisers and staff on each campus, flexible deployment and activation policies, and generous acceptance of transfer credits. Visit our Prospective Student page and explore what the University of Nebraska offers.

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