Academic Catalog

Environmental Health Minor

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.

Foundation Courses7
Introduction to Environmental Systems
Honors: Introduction to Environmental Systems
Introduction to Community and Public Health
Honors: Introduction to Community and Public Health
Elective Fundamentals9
Epidemiology
Politics and Environmental Policy
Environmental Health
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
Elective Applications6-7
Special Topics in Biology
Research Methods in Epidemiology
Analytical Chemistry
Methods in Environmental Research
Geographic Information Systems
Environmental Law
Total Hours22-23