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Environmental Health

Bachelor of Science in Public Health Environmental Health

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The B.S.P.H. in Environmental Health, offered through the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, is a great match for students who are passionate about addressing human health issues related to the environment. The four-year program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Environmental health majors are engaged in problem-solving to keep communities safe and healthy. They tackle issues including air and water pollution, environmental transmission of infectious disease, environmental causes of cancer, and environmental justice. They work in organizations including federal agencies, pharmaceutical and manufacturing firms, consulting firms, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations. Some pursue graduate or professional degrees (including M.P.H. and medical degrees).

This program provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to understand and prevent harmful effects from pollutants in the environment—whether chemicals or infectious agents. Through a senior capstone project, students also build employment-critical skills in written and oral communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. They gain additional practical experience through a formal, for-credit internship program.