Degree Requirements
The MISE/MS student follows a required plan of study.
- Minimum of 31 semester hours
- ISE departmental core (15 hours)
- Safety and Ergonomics core (12 hours)
- Research Thesis (4 hours, MS only)
- Interdisciplinary Forum & Practicum
The PhD student coursework varies depending on the student's academic background.
- Minimum of 48 hours beyond Bachelors degree
- ISE departmental core (15 hours)
- Safety and Ergonomics core (12 hours)
- Dissertation/Research plan (12 hours)
- Interdisciplinary Forum & Practicum
PhD students with an OS&E focus must also complete advanced courses in safety (INSY 8010), ergonomics (INSY 8060), and research methods (INSY 8970)
PhD students with an OIP focus will take advanced courses in epidemiology and public health as prescribed by their graduate committee.
Students who receive financial support from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) under the current grant are also required to register for at least two semesters of OSE/IP Forum (INSY 7190-7490) in order to provide for interdisciplinary seminars, field projects and clinical rotations.
For each degree option, some courses may be exempted depending on the students background and experience. However, the major professor works with the MISE/MS or PhD student to develop an individualized plan of study that will support the students non-thesis requirement, thesis or dissertation research and career aspirations.
