The International Finishing Trades Institute provides an opportunity for IUPAT members and staff to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees. This is a great opportunity for members to advance in their career field and learn new skill sets all while continuing their day to days.
iFTI has partnerships with Empire State College, Columbia Southern State University, Rowan University, and Pittsburg State University to continue Associate (AS), Bachelor (BS), and Master (MS) degree programs in Labor Studies, Occupational Health and Safety, and Workforce Development.
Empire State College has Associate (AS), Bachelor (BS), and Master (MS) degree programs in Labor Studies.
Columbia Southern University has Associate (AS), Bachelor (BS), and Master (MS) degree programs in Occupational Safety and Health. The AS degree program consist of 60 credit hours to graduate (Major Requirements: 27 hours and General Education + Electives: 33 hours). The BS degree program consists of 120 credit hours to graduate (General Education Requirements: 30hrs, Major Requirements: 39hrs, Program Electives:18hrs, Open Electives: 21-33hrs, and Concentration: 12hrs).
Pittsburg State University offers a Bachelor (BS) degree in Workforce Development (Supervision and Leadership Human Resources)
Individuals who are interested in the degree program will need to reach out to your Director of Training (DOT) to discuss your options. Once approved by your DOT, send an email to support@iupat.org to get more information.
