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General Education Section E.
HSCI 353 is now EOH 353:
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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Six full-time and several part-time and adjunct instructors presently teach in the Department of EOH which emphasizes the study of the chemical, physical and biological factors that affect human health and environmental quality. The curriculum provides the basic knowledge and training required for professional careers in the field of community environmental health and industrial hygiene. The curriculum is also excellent preparation for a career in medicine, dentistry, or optometry.

The undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental and Occupational Health preparing students for a variety of occupations including Environmental Health Specialist, consultant to governmental and industry, Industrial Hygienist, Safety Engineer, and Loss Control Representative.

The graduate program leads to a Master of Science Degree in Environmental and Occupational Health and provides additional expertise in protecting workers and communities from accidents and a variety of physical, chemical and biological agents. Advanced research skills and preparation for supervisory and administrative responsibilities are an integral part of the graduate program.

An option in Industrial Hygiene is available at both the undergraduate and graduate degree level.  Selection of this option allows the Industrial Hygiene Option notation to appear on transcript and diploma.

The program also offers a Certificate in Hazardous Materials and Waste Management.  This is documentation that an individual has completed a series of college-level courses associated with hazardous waste management.  The program is administered by the Division of Business and Industry Services.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates find employment in a wide variety of places.  These include county health departments, aerospace industry, general industry, environmental consulting, universities, state government and federal government.

Salaries vary widely.  Starting salaries for BS - EOH average between $30,000 and $35,000.  Starting salaries for MS - EOH average between $35,000 and $40,000.  These data come from informal surveys of program graduates, not a scientific sample.  More formal salary surveys indicate that professionals in this field can achieve salaries above $75,000 and more, depending on the professional certification they receive and job responsibilities.  Follow this link to read one sample, from a job placement service.

STUDENT ASSOCIATION

An active student association, the Environmental and Occupational Health Student Association organizes student meetings, workshops and employment interviews.  Please visit their web page.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students may enroll in either the fall or spring semester. Undergraduates must meet University admission and general education requirements. Graduate level applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Applicants with a GPA of 2.75 or higher will be required to take the  Graduate Record Exam (GRE) before formal acceptance into the program.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) a member of the California State University System, is one of the largest universities in California. The student enrollment of 27,000 is served by over 800 full-time faculty members.

The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is one of several departments within the College of Health and Human Development.  The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is fully accredited by the California Department of Health Services, the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council, and the American Board for Engineering Technology (Industrial Hygiene - BS).

(Follow this link for information relating to Environmental Health and Occupational Safety on Campus)

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