College: Health Sciences

This major focuses on studying and managing environmental factors affecting human health. Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in environmental sciences, public health, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Graduates are prepared for roles in environmental health agencies, public health departments, environmental consulting firms, and research institutions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of environmental health, including environmental sciences and public health principles.
• Develop skills in risk assessment, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
• Learn techniques for identifying, assessing, and mitigating environmental health risks.
• Explore principles of toxicology, epidemiology, and environmental policy.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in environmental health management and policy.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills for effective environmental health practice.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Environmental Health
   • Overview of key concepts and industry trends in environmental health.
   • Basics of environmental sciences, public health, and environmental health principles.
2. Environmental Sciences and Ecology
   • Principles of environmental sciences and ecology.
   • Techniques for studying ecosystems, ecological systems, and environmental processes.
3. Toxicology and Risk Assessment
   • Basics of toxicology and risk assessment.
   • Techniques for assessing health risks associated with environmental exposures.
4. Environmental Monitoring and Analysis
   • Principles of environmental monitoring and analysis.
   • Techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting environmental data.
5. Epidemiology in Environmental Health
   • Principles of epidemiology and its application in environmental health.
   • Techniques for investigating and understanding the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations.
6. Environmental Policy and Regulation
   • Principles of environmental policy, regulation, and compliance.
   • Techniques for navigating environmental laws, regulations, and policy development.
7. Occupational Health and Safety
   • Basics of occupational health and safety in environmental health.
   • Techniques for identifying, assessing, and managing workplace hazards and promoting worker health.
8. Practical Training in Environmental Health
   • Practical experiences in environmental health, including observations, internships, and practical projects in environmental health agencies, public health departments, or consulting firms.
   • Application of acquired skills in practical environmental health scenarios.
9. Capstone Project in Environmental Health
   • A comprehensive project applying skills in risk assessment, environmental monitoring, or policy development.
   • Presentation of a polished project or case study in environmental health.

Assessment Methods:

• Environmental science reports, toxicology analyses, risk assessments, environmental monitoring plans, epidemiological studies, policy and regulatory analyses, occupational health and safety plans, practical training reports, capstone projects, group projects, internship assessments.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Environmental Health: From Global to Local" by Howard Frumkin.
• "Environmental Science: Principles and Practice" by various authors.
• "Toxicology: Principles and Applications" by Charles Timbrell.
• "Environmental Monitoring and Analysis" by various authors.
• "Epidemiology in Environmental Health" by various authors.
• "Environmental Policy and Regulation" by various authors.
• "Occupational Health and Safety in Environmental Health" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, and public health. Suitable for students interested in environmental health, public health, and environmental sciences.

Program Duration:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates can earn a degree in environmental health and pursue professional certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or related fields.

Target Audience:

Aspiring environmental health specialists, public health professionals, environmental consultants, and individuals seeking careers in environmental health agencies, public health departments, consulting firms, and research institutions. This major equips students with practical, theoretical, and analytical skills necessary to excel in environmental health, supporting careers in environmental health management, public health, and related fields.