Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety
The Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety is one of sixteen Education and Research Centers funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The Center, a consortium of The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University, offers graduate and post graduate programs in occupational health nursing, industrial hygiene and occupational safety and ergonomics.
The Center provides strong programs of study for its students, which includes interdisciplinary experiences and field work experiences. Our graduates have gone on to rewarding and challenging careers in occupational health and safety. (Testimonials) Financial Assistance for masters and doctoral students is available for U.S. citizens.
For more information on admissions to the graduate program, please click here.
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R.K. Oestenstad PhD, Center Director (205) 934-6208 |
Elizabeth H. Maples, PhD, Deputy Director (205) 934-7209 |
Center's Staff
| Talley, Gigi | Project Coordinator | (205) 934-7178 | |
| Holt, Paulisha | Technology Coordinator | (205) 934-7178 |
Academic Programs
Occupational Health Nursing: MSN or PhD StudiesThe University of Alabama School of Nursing is a component of the Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety. The Deep South Center offers occupational health nursing students rigorous studies to prepare for full interaction with other occupational health and safety professionals in planning and implementing occupational health and safety programs. Kathleen Brown, RN, PhD, Deputy Director Faculty Page: Brown, Kathleen C.: Email:(205) 934-6858 Program Faculty: |
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| Baldwin, Debra | Instructor | (205) 975-6349 | |||
| Hill, Gail | Associate Professor | (205) 934-6587 | |||
| Park, Na-Jin | Assistant Professor | (205) 996-7340 | |||
Industrial Hygiene: MPH or Doctoral StudiesThe Industrial Hygiene Program is a component of the Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety. The Deep South Center offers students rigorous studies to prepare for full interaction with other occupational health and safety professionals in planning and implementing health and safety programs. Claudiu T. Lungu, PhD, Program Director IH/HST Faculty Page: Lungu, Claudiu T. : Email: (205) 934-2072 Program Faculty |
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| Squadrito,Giuseppe L. | Research Associate Professor | (205) 934-7061 | |||
| Oestenstad, R.Kent, PhD | Associate Professor | (205) 934-6208 | |||
| Maples, Elizabeth, PhD | Assistant Professor | (205) 934-7209 | |||
| Norman, Melissa, DrPH | Assistant Professor | (205) 996-5247 | |||
| Postlethwait, Edward, PhD | Chair and Professor | (205) 934-7032 | |||
Occupational Safety and Ergonomics (OS&E)/Injury Prevention (IP)The Industrial and System Engineering Department provides occupational safety and ergonomics and injury prevention educational opportunities at the graduate level through degree programs, research, and continuing education, and outreach. |
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Rural Medical Scholars ProgramThe University of Alabama Rural Medical Scholars Program with an Emphasis on Agricultural Safety and Health (RMSP-Ag S&H) will integrate University of Alabama’s strong existing agromedicine program with other Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety core programs. A strong emphasis on occupational safety, ergonomics and industrial hygiene will be provided through a one-year master’s study. The program will prepare individuals for successful careers in academia, research and private industry – producing a body of physicians and agriculture safety and health specialists who will dedicate their careers to preventing injuries and disease in the rural community.
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John Wheat, MD, MPH, Professor Faculty Page: Wheat, John, MD, MPH. :Email: (205) 348-1300 |
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