OEH Programs
Occupational and Environmental Health Master of Science Degree
This program prepares students for careers in environmental and occupational health. The degree requires a minimum of 38 semester hours and prepares students for career opportunities in local, state, or federal health agencies and in departments of health and safety in commercial enterprises and academic institutions.
Prerequisites
A baccalaureate degree is required. Undergraduate preparation should include previous course work in mathematics, biological, chemical and either physical sciences or engineering (prerequisites depend on requirements of the chosen specialty area).
Required Courses
All of the following:
| 175:197 | Environmental Health | 3 s.h. |
| 175:230 | Occupational Health | 3 s.h. |
| 175:260 | Environmental Toxicology | 3 s.h. |
| 175:180 | Occupational & Environmental Health Seminar | 1 s.h.* |
| 171:161 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 s.h. |
| 173:140 | Epidemiology I: Principles | 3 s.h. |
| 069:133 | Introduction to Human Pathology | 4 s.h. |
| 650:270 | Principles of Scholarly Integrity | 0 s.h. |
*Enroll in OEH seminar three times: twice for 0 s.h. and once for 1 s.h.
Thesis Requirement
| 175:300 | Thesis/Dissertation | ≥ 6 s.h. |
Electives
Elective courses must be chosen to fulfill the minimum M.S. degree requirement of 38 semester hours. Students and advisors should select courses most appropriate to the individual student's professional goals.
Total Semester Hours Required for M.S. Degree (Minimum): 38 s.h.