Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Occupational Safety Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus, USA

The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Occupational Safety is designed for students passionate about safety. Graduates from this program are prepared for careers in aviation, manufacturing, construction, insurance, transportation, entertainment and government services.

At our program, you won’t just sit in classrooms. You’ll gain expertise in aerospace safety, following federal regulations and standards, and dive into hands-on experiences through internships and co-ops, tackling real-world safety challenges in places like our Aerospace Forensics Lab (Crash Lab). You’ll also have the chance to build your network and leadership skills by joining leading industry organizations as a student, such as the American Society of Safety Professionals and the International Society of Air Safety Investigators.

Why You Should Study this Degree

Aerospace and Occupational Safety involves studying aircraft and spacecraft, while focusing on preventing accidents and health issues. A degree focused on aerospace safety may be for you if you enjoy:

• Creative innovation in aircraft design.
• Ensuring safe work environments.
• Promoting worker health and safety.
• Working to prevent future safety issues by studying past occurrences.

Student Learning Outcomes

Aerospace safety opportunities you will have while pursuing an industrial safety degree:

• Identify, formulate and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of topics in areas relevant to the discipline.
• Formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
• Develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
• Function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines and analyze risk and uncertainty.