Occupational and Environmental Health Master of Science Degree
This program prepares graduate level students for professional
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 industrial 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. |
| 050:270 |
Responsible Conduct in Research |
0 s.h. |
*Enroll in
OEH seminar three times: twice for 0 s.h. and once for 1 s.h.
One of the following:
| 069:133 |
Introduction to Human Pathology |
4 s.h. |
| 096:114 |
Human Pathophysiology: Organ Systems |
3 s.h. |
| 096:115 |
Human Pathophysiology: Cellular/Neurology/Immunology |
3 s.h |
Thesis Requirement
| 175:300 |
Thesis/Dissertation |
≥ 6 s.h. |
Electives
Elective courses must be chosen to fulfill the minimum MS 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 MS Degree (Minimum):
38 s.h.
Degree Description and Learner
Objectives
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