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Occupational and Environmental Health 124 IREH |
OEH ProgramsOccupational and Environmental Health PhD ProgramThis program prepares graduate level students in professional and academic careers in environmental and occupational health. Graduates will be able to assume responsibility for the development and basic administration of environmental and occupational health programs, and will qualify for beginning faculty positions in academic environmental health departments. PrerequisitesA baccalaureate degree is required. Although enrollment directly into the PhD program is possible, completion of the MS program is recommended as a first step toward the PhD degree. Undergraduate preparation must have included at least two semesters of chemistry, one semester of physics, and one semester of calculus. Course work in biological science, microbiology and computer programming is recommended, particularly for students interested in some specialized areas. 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
*Enroll in OEH seminar three times: twice for 0 s.h. and once for 1 s.h.
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| 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. |
| 3-4 s.h. |
Elective Credits
A minimum of 24 additional credit hours must be acquired from attendance in non-research-related courses. These would include any courses offered in a classroom setting or the equivalent web-based course. Students and advisors should select courses most appropriate to the individual student's professional goals.
Research Credits
The remaining credits needed to achieve the 72 required for this degree may be acquired by any combination of the research-related courses given below or other class-based courses.
| 175:300 | Thesis/Dissertation |
| 175:201 | Research in Occupational and Environmental Health |
| 175:172 | Independent Study in Occupational and Environmental Health |
Total Semester Hours Required for PhD Degree (Minimum) 72 s.h.
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