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Getting through the financial aid process can be daunting. We have an office full of people ready to help. Learn all about eligibility, types of aid and how to apply. There are no restrictions for online students. All aid opportunities and processes are the same as on-campus students.

Many scholarship opportunities are available to occupational safety and health students and range from general scholarships for any student who meets basic eligibility requirements to those sponsored by companies and individuals specifically targeted toward occupational safety and health students. Transfer scholarships may be available to first-time transfer students. View Murray State general scholarships and Occupational Safety and Health scholarships for scholarship opportunities.

Veteran Affairs assists veteran students with the transition from military to civilian/university life. Veteran Affairs educational assistance is available under six different programs, which include active duty and National Guard/Selected Reserve status. Contact the Veteran Affairs office at 270.809.6837.

You can register for classes as soon as the next fall, spring, or summer semester following your application's approval. 

You can select one of three concentrations.

• Risk Management
• Industrial Hygiene
• Environmental Safety and Health

Yes! This degree is accredited by the , under the commission鈥檚 General Criteria and Program Criteria for Safety.

This 100% online degree is designed for working professionals. As a working professional, this ANSAC/ABET accredited degree will provide you with a competitive advantage to enhance your career and lead the way in protecting your workforce. Murray State OSH graduates hold positions in various areas, including government, construction, manufacturing, insurance and petro/chemical industries. Receive more than a degree - receive an education that advances your career!

No GRE is required. 

Twelve hours can be transferred if the student is currently in a similar master鈥檚 program. All transfer courses from another institution must have a grade of A or B. A grade of D does not count for graduation but is calculated in the GPA. The second grade does not replace the first. Both/all grades are used in the GPA calculation at the master鈥檚 level.

We have designed this program to meet the needs of working safety and health professionals. Please realize that graduate courses are more rigorous and demanding than undergraduate courses. You will take two classes each semester completing the courses just under 24 months.

No. There is no comprehensive examination. There is an extensive research project that is incorporated into one of the courses.

Tuition for the internship course (OSH 644) will be charged based on residency. View Residency Tuition Rates on the Bursar's website.

At a minimum, you must have a computer with reliable internet access (preferably broadband) and a webcam and microphone. View Racers Online for more helpful information.

Your advisor will be the OSH Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. David Wilbanks. He can be reached at dwilbanks@murraystate.edu.

Visit Racers Online. This website will help online students get started! If you still have questions, e-mail msu.online@murraystate.edu.

Master鈥檚 programs can be writing intensive with research papers required in some classes. Below are helpful links to improve your writing proficiency.

Online courses can be much more convenient, but the courses are not designed to be self-paced. Due to semester requirements, courses have specific beginning and ending dates with assignments, projects, exams, etc. due as the course syllabus states.

Life Happens! We discourage dropping our for any period, but we realize life events may make course participation unfeasible. If you have to drop a semester, you can begin again the next semester or whenever life circumstances permit. However, students who have not enrolled for more than two years will be required to reapply to the program. Please talk with your academic advisor to best assure your personal success!

To qualify to continue in the program after admission, you must have a 3.0 GPA in the first 9 hours of the program. Graduation from the master鈥檚 program requires a 3.0 GPA in Murray State course work. There normally are 30-33 hours of course work required to graduate, depending on prior related education and demonstrated experience.

Degree applications can be completed through myGate. Be sure to check the academic calendar that posts important dates/deadline each semester. Submit your degree application at the beginning of your last semester of classes or at the beginning of the semester in which you plan to graduate. View additional graduation and commencement information.