Faculty: Health Sciences This major focuses on the study and management of environmental factors that impact human health. Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in environmental science, public health, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Graduates are equipped 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 science and public health principles. - Develop skills in risk assessment, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance. - Learn techniques for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating environmental health hazards. - 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. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Environmental Health** - Overview of key concepts and industry trends in environmental health. - Fundamentals of environmental science, public health, and environmental health principles. 2. **Environmental Science and Ecology** - Principles of environmental science and ecology. - Techniques for studying environmental systems, ecosystems, and ecological processes. 3. **Toxicology and Risk Assessment** - Fundamentals of toxicology and risk assessment. - Techniques for evaluating the 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** - Fundamentals of occupational health and safety in environmental health. - Techniques for identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards and promoting worker health. 8. **Practicum in Environmental Health** - Real-world experiences in environmental health, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in environmental health agencies, public health departments, or consulting firms. - Application of learned skills in practical environmental health scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Environmental Health** - Comprehensive project applying skills in risk assessment, environmental monitoring, or policy development. - Delivery of a polished environmental health project or case study. **Assessment Methods:** - Environmental science reports, toxicology and risk assessment analyses, environmental monitoring plans, epidemiological studies, policy and regulation analyses, occupational health and safety plans, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **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 science, biology, chemistry, and public health. Suitable for students interested in environmental health, public health, and environmental science. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive 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 the practical, theoretical, and analytical skills needed to excel in environmental health, supporting careers in environmental health management, public health, and related fields.