Hazardous Materials Management (M.S.)
The Master of Hazardous Materials Management is designed to prepare individuals for safety or environmental management manager positions in the safe handling, transporting, and managing of hazardous materials and toxic chemicals.
Degree Requirements
The degree options are
- 30 semester hours plus a thesis;
- 33 semester hours plus a project; or
- 36 semester hours of course credit.
Hazardous Materials Management Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITHM 520 | INTRO TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS | 3 |
| ITHM 523 | STATISTICS/DATA ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ITHM 524 | PUBLIC ISSUES/N HAZARDOUS MATR | 3 |
| ITHM 525/BIO 506 | NATURAL RESOURCE & CONSERVATIO | 3 |
| ITHM 529 | ENV TOXICOLOGY & RISK ASSESSME | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Emergency Management Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ITHM 523 | STATISTICS/DATA ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ITHM 533 | APPLIC OF GIS IN HAZA MAT MNGT | 3 |
| ITHM 536 | HAZARDOUS RISK MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ITHM 537 | SOC & ECO IMPACT OF DISASTERS | 3 |
| ITHM 538 | NATURE HAZARDS AND TERRORISM | 3 |
| ITHM 539 | RADIATION,PREPARDNESS & EXERCI | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITHM 521 | SYSTEM MODELING | 3 |
| ITHM 522 | CHEMISTRY OF HAZ MATERIALS | 3 |
| ITHM 526 | ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION | 3 |
| ITHM 527 | WATER/WASTE WATER TREATMENT | 3 |
| ITHM 528 | WASTE MINIMIZATION | 3 |
| ITHM 530 | INDUSTRIAL WASTE TREATMENT | 3 |
| ITHM 532 | EMERGEN MNGT OF HAZA MATER | 3 |
| ITHM 534 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 1-3 |
| ITHM 535 | OCCPTNL SAFETY & INDU HYGIENE | 3 |
| Total Hours | 25-27 | |
Note: Additional Elective Courses Available