Master's Degree is offered in conjunction with the University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering Education Resource Center , which is approved and funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Nursing students participate in courses and other interdisciplinary learning experiences with graduate students in Occupational Medicine, Industrial Hygiene, and Safety Engineering programs offered through the Center. The curriculum is designed to prepare nurses to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services provided in work settings. Required courses are taught by School of Nursing, School of Public Health, and College of Engineering faculty. This OJOC format allows students to complete a Master's degree without leaving their jobs.
Clinical experience is an integral part of the occupational health nursing component.
Students participate in selecting field practice sites in their home areas from a variety of industrial settings. Below is a sample program of study, which may vary based on work experience and previous academic experiences. Individual programs of study are determined by the student's graduate advisors.