Environmental Science M.S. with a Specialization in Safety is a springboard to leadership in organizations addressing critical policy and occupational issues facing our global society. Courses emphasize safety applications and workplace health, which will prepare you to recognize, evaluate and prevent workplace dangers, or to control them if they occur. Your degree will put you on the path to success with a wide range of job prospects. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that job openings for occupational health and safety specialists will grow by 8 percent by 2026. In addition, Texas has the second-highest number of job opportunities for safety specialists in the country, so you can be confident in the number of career options you will have after graduation. UHCL graduates have interned and/or occupy coveted roles with globally recognized companies like BP, Honda and Jacobs Engineering, among many others. The degree is board approved by the Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM) and prepares graduates to seek board certification as a Certified Safety and Health Manager.