Work Environment (MS)
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Date Posted: Dec. 17, 2020
Submitted by: Monika Urbanski
Sustainability Topics:
Curriculum,
Wellbeing & Work
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Environmental Studies & Sciences,
Health Sciences & Medicine
Tags:
environmental safety
Program Type: Master's Degree
Description
The Master of Science in Work Environment program provides training and research on the identification, characterization and control of chemical, physical, psychosocial and biological risks associated with work environments as well as in understanding and developing respect for the complex social, political and economic context in which environmental and occupational health problems must be studies and addressed. The model of research and education integrates a rigorous scientific methodology with practical collaboration with the region's industry, labor, communities and governments to design safer and cleaner systems of production.