Description

This program trains students to detect safety and illness hazards, and treat and prevent farm-related illnesses and injuries. This certificate program is available for students in related health science, environmental science, or occupational health and safety programs who want to supplement other training with agricultural health information.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the 12-hour program include:

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA from an accredited university or equivalent experience and education
• A letter of interest that explains the applicant’s position and educational objectives.
• A resume.
• Completion of the application form. To get a copy of the form, contact the Academic Program Coordinator, Brianne Schwarz.

Practicing health, safety professionals, or students with an interest in rural areas and the agricultural health industry, are encouraged to apply.

Employment Prospects

Healthcare delivery, government (e.g. academia, public health, OSHA), private sector positions.

Program Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health.

 Requirements

For more information contact:

Brianne Schwarz, Graduate Program Coordinator
The University of Iowa, College of Public Health
Department of Occupational & Environmental Health
Email: brianne-schwarz@uiowa.edu
or
Diane Rohlman, Certificate Program Director
Email: diane-rohlman@uiowa.edu