The curriculum has been designed in accordance with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which sponsors the program. Through course work and research, individuals are exposed to all of the principal areas of concern to the entry-level safety professional, including how technology and hazardous materials affect the safety of the workplace.

NJIT's program is just one of a handful offered in the United States and the only master's-level program in New Jersey. NIOSH offers a limited number of stipends and tuition remission grants to qualified students.

This program educates engineers in the specialty of occupational safety and health. Upon graduation, students are able to assume both the technical and managerial responsibilities of safety professionals.

Admission Requirements:
An accredited bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field is normally required.

Bridge Program: Students who lack an appropriate background may be admitted and required to make up deficiencies by taking a program of courses that is designed in consultation with graduate advisors. These courses are taken in addition to the degree requirements and may include undergraduate courses.

Degree Requirements:
A minimum of 36 credits is required.

Seminar: In addition to the minimum 36 degree credits required, all students who receive departmental or research-based awards must enroll each semester in IE 791 Graduate Seminar.

Required:
18 credits:

Thesis:
Required for NIOSH; trainees; optional for all others.

Elective:
Select 12 credits if completing a master's thesis; 18 credits if not completing a master's thesis.