Colorado State University has an established Interdisciplinary Ergonomics Training Program open to
students with backgrounds in psychology, engineering, and occupational health fields.
The Ergonomics Training Program is directed by Dr. John Rosecrance, PhD, PT, CPE in the Department of Environmental
and Radiological Health Sciences (ERHS) and draws on faculty expertise and resources available in the Departments of
Psychology (Industrial / Organizational Psychology)
and Health and Exercise Science (Occupational Biomechanics).
The MS and PhD curriculum in ergonomics follows the Ergonomist Formation Model as outlined by the International Ergonomics Association and adopted as the fundamental architecture for professional competence in ergonomics by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics.
Additional Ph.D. requirement: Evidence of research capability.
Applications are most commonly accepted from individuals with undergraduate or graduate degrees in the health sciences,
engineering, behavioral, biological, physical, or safety sciences. Previous coursework in anatomy, physiology, psychology,
and statistics is strongly recommended. Each candidate is evaluated on their individual merits and qualities. Exceptions
may be granted to applicants who demonstrate particular professional promise. Such exceptions may be admitted with an
individually documented plan of study to compensate for any deficiencies.
Admission to the Ergonomics Training Program is based upon many factors that include academic strengths, undergraduate
preparation, work experience, research experience, extracurricular activities, and other factors.
All core faculty involved in the ergonomics graduate program have active research programs which are funded from a variety of external sources. Based on this record of funding, it is anticipated that graduate students will be supported through their contributions as research assistants on funded research projects. Graduate students are also eligible to compete for pilot research project funding through several Centers at CSU including the CDC-funded Colorado Injury Prevention Research Center, the NIOSH-funded Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, and the NIOSH funded Mountain and Plains Educational and Research Center. All funding is competitive and based on the qualifications of the applicants.
Master’s and doctoral students are commonly supported by training funds and research grants. Training funds are competitive and offered through the Mountains & Plains Education and Research Center.
For more information regarding the graduate program in Ergonomics, contact:
Jeanne Brockway, Graduate Coordinator
Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
1681 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523
Phone: 970-491-5003
Email: Jeanne.Brockway@ColoState.EDU
Department Contact Information:
Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
1681 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1681
Phone: 970-491-7038
Fax: 970-491-2940
