Safety and accident prevention require more than instinct — they demand professionals trained to identify, evaluate and control hazards before harm occurs. The Prescott Department of Safety Sciences prepares graduate students with the technical knowledge, skills and competencies to lead safety programs across aviation and other high-risk and high-reliability industries.
Our faculty are internationally recognized authorities in safety science and are regularly consulted by national media. The department is housed in the Robertson Aviation Safety Centers I & II, where faculty offices, classrooms and labs create an environment built for daily collaboration and applied discovery.
The Master of Science in Safety Science is recognized by the Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) program, and approved by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). Graduating students from the program can apply for the ASHM credential without an exam requirement or application fee. The ASHM designation is an important step to gain Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) certification, often leading to executive career opportunities.
Department of Safety Science including the faculty offices, classrooms, and labs are housed conveniently in the Robertson Aviation Safety Center at the Prescott campus, promoting daily interaction with other students and faculty.
Submissions from 2025
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Safety Management System Regulations: An Informal Policy Evaluation, Brian J. Roggow
