College of Education and Professional Studies
Risk Management
Minor | Certificate
Risk Management Minor or Certificate
The Risk Management program (RMC) at CWU provides you with the in-depth knowledge needed to assess and respond to the numerous hazard (insurable) risks faced by all types of organizations.
The RMC prepares you for your career by helping build a strong foundation in the science of risk management. The RMC will help students gain practical skills to avoid, reduce, and manage risk, and to develop and implement a balanced hazard risk financing strategy using retention, transfer, and hybrid strategies.
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Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction
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What You'll Study
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Minor
- SHM 301 - Fundamentals of Safety and Health Management
- SHM 353 - Risk and Insurance
- SHM 454 - Risk Management Principles and Practices
- SHM 455 - Risk Assessment and Treatment
- SHM 456 - Risk Financing for Safety and Health Management
- SHM 482 - Evolving Issues in Risk Management
Certificate
- SHM 454 - Risk Management Principles and Practices
- SHM 455 - Risk Assessment and Treatment
- SHM 456 - Risk Financing for Safety and Health Management
- SHM 482 - Evolving Issues in Risk Management
Learn from the Best
CWU takes pride in its Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management programs, offering some of the few degrees of their kind on the West Coast. You’ll be in good hands within a department led by industry experts.
Flexible
This program is offered 100% online, giving you the flexibility to learn from anywhere while balancing your education with work and life commitments.
Outside the Box
This program stresses the importance of lifelong learning and balancing professional and ethical responsibilities.
Something for Everyone
Both matriculated and non-matriculated students can obtain the RMC, opening up the program to professionals seeking to further their education and skills.
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Why Study Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction at Central?
- At CWU, you’ll actively participate in practical experiences that bring theory to life—designing, building, and testing to solve real-world problems and gain a competitive edge in your career.
- Our faculty bring years of real-world expertise into the classroom, offering you mentorship and practical insights to help you thrive in your field.
- With strong industry connections and training, our graduates are in high demand, often securing jobs even before graduation.
