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The 12-Credit Essentials of Occupational Safety and Health Certificate can help you advance your knowledge and skills to address major occupational safety issues encountered at worksites. 

Essentials of Occupational Safety and Health Risks Certificate

Application Deadlines

Fall Term (September):
July 15 (Applications will continue to be received and reviewed on a rolling basis until Aug 1)

Spring Term (January):
December 1 (Applications will continue to be received and reviewed on a rolling basis)

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The Essentials of Occupational Safety and Health Risks Certificate is intended for: 

  • Health and safety specialists 
  • Those with occupational safety and health responsibilities
  • Those interested in transitioning to occupational safety and health from another role. 

"The Essentials of Occupational Safety and Health Risks Certificate is the highest level of certificate you can earn to show your broad-based OSHA Regulations knowledge in the industry. It allows me to demonstrate why my safety recommendations are meaningful."

Jared Shapiro
Essentials of Occupational Safety and Health Risks Certificate Student

Program Design

You can complete the Essentials of Occupational Safety and Health Certificate in two-three semesters or you can plan a schedule for completing the courses over a two-year period (maximum timeframe.) The late afternoon/evening schedule and online course offerings make it convenient to continue working or gain experience while earning your Essentials of Occupational Safety and Health Certificate.

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Depending on the degree program and concentration, certificate courses may also be applied toward a degree at the Rutgers School of Public Health. Certificate holders must apply and be admitted to the degree program.

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Curriculum Requirements (12 Credits)

Courses are available in-person, remote and/or online, varying by semester and course.

  • PHCO 0503 - Introduction to Environmental Health (3 cr.)
  • ENOH 0654 - Occupational Safety and Workplace Risk Management (3 cr.)
  • ENOH 0699 - Principles of Industrial Hygiene (3 cr.)

       --AND--      

      Choose one of the following:

  • ENOH 0644 - Indoor Air Quality (3 cr.)
  • ENOH 0657 - Managing Hazardous Energy (3 cr.)

Graduates of CEPH-accredited schools and programs of public health may transfer up to six (6) credits towards a certificate program if earned within the past seven years with a grade of B or better and are deemed appropriate by the respective Certificate Program Coordinator.

Cost

Tuition is governed by Rutgers University and is subject to change without notice. Please visit the Rutgers School of Public Health’s Tuition & Fees webpage to confirm tuition rates and fees.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Completed an accredited undergraduate program in the U.S. or its equivalent
  • Demonstrated academic achievement in an appropriate discipline

Applicants must submit:

  • Application for Admission
  • Official transcripts of all prior work
  • Letter of intent, including statement of purpose for application to the program
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Application fee

International applicants must submit:

  • TOEFL scores and WES evaluations

Download the Essentials of Occupational Safety and Health Risks Certificate Info. Sheet