Finding the time to enroll in college courses may be difficult for some individuals. But, students who wish to become occupational safety specialists will find that some institutions are making this degree option more readily available.
One example is Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), which recently announced that classes for its new bachelor's degree in occupational safety will become available next year. Enrollees can complete the program entirely through online courses.
Because they will be able to work around their own schedules, students will have the opportunity to acquire a strong knowledge in safety that pertains to various topics, including education and training, workers compensation, auditing and occupational safety as well as health administration inspections.
Videos, such as those about construction safety, will be also be provided as part of the coursework for the online students.
The new bachelor's program will also include an optional minor in fire and safety engineering technology. School officials hope that, due to this new offering, students will become more marketable candidates to employers once they graduate.
According to Payscale.com, occupational safety or health specialists have the potential to earn more than $64,000 per year. These professionals typically work in government, hospitals or environmental health companies.
