Environmental Health Minor (EHLT)
The minor in Environmental Health is an interdisciplinary program designed for students majoring in the life, physical science, environmental, and health sciences, who may wish to pursue a career in environmental public health, private sector environmental health, and occupational health and safety. Students will focus on the relationship between humans and the environment, and understand the influences and impact of environmental factors and policy on human health.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | 7 | |
| Introduction to Environmental Systems | ||
or ENVI 150H | Honors: Introduction to Environmental Systems | |
| Introduction to Public and Community Health (or HLTH 150H or PHCH 150H) | ||
or PHCH 150 | Introduction to Public and Community Health | |
| Elective Fundamentals | 9 | |
| Epidemiology | ||
or PHCH 312 | Epidemiology | |
| Politics and Environmental Policy | ||
| Environmental Health | ||
or PHCH 310 | Environmental Health | |
| Environmental Justice | ||
or ENVI 352 | Environmental Justice | |
| Elective Applications | 6-7 | |
| Environmental Microbiology | ||
| Special Topics in Biology (Topic must be relevant to the minor, confirm with advisor) | ||
| Research Methods in Epidemiology | ||
or PHCH 412 | Research Methods in Epidemiology | |
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Methods in Environmental Research | ||
| Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Total Hours | 22-23 | |
