Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences

This Graduate Certificate provides graduate-level instruction to educate and support individuals in the public health-related workforce by enhancing their knowledge and skills in environmental and occupational health research and practice to influence policies.

Upon completion of the certificate, the student will be able to identify and assess toxicity to manage and mitigate environmental (including workplace) exposures of physical, chemical, biological, and radiological risks to human health. This certificate program is open to degree and non-degree-seeking individuals.

Program requirements

The EHS Graduate Certificate requires the completion of 15 graduate credits. The student must demonstrate proficiency in the identification and characterization of human health risks from exposures to environmental and workplace contaminants. Students who are proficient in any one area covered by the required courses may choose from elective/alternative courses to complete their requirements. Substitution of elective courses must be approved by the advisor. Students should consult with advisors since new courses are frequently added, and some courses have prerequisites and enrollment stipulations, including online or onsite availability.

Required Courses (6 credits)

PHC 6315 - Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences (3 credits)
PHC 6311 - Environmental Health Risk Assessment (3 credits)

Elective Courses (6 credits)

PHC6310 - Environmental Toxicology (3 credits)
PHC6355 - Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (3 credits)
PHC6374 - Environmental Disasters and Human Health (3 credits)
PHC6538 - Gene & Environment Interaction (3 credits)
PHC6312C - Health Impacts of Air, Water, and Land Pollution (3 credits)
PHC6442 - Global Environmental Public Health (3 credits)
PHC6422 - Regulatory Aspects of Environmental Health Sciences (3 credits)
PHC6662 - Global One Health (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Science, biology, environment, or health-related background with a graduate course in biostatistics, statistics, or social science statistics is desirable.

Graduation (completion) Requirements

Completion of 15 graduate credits with an overall ‘B’ average.