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Is Environmental
Health the right career choice for you?
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Our profession is devoted to understanding the relationship between human
health and the environment. Whether it
is air pollution, water pollution, hazardous waste, unsafe food, or many other
special environments (such as industrial settings), we constantly look for
practical actions that protect human health.
To give a better idea of what we truly stand for, we developed a Mission
Statement and a set of Learning Outcomes for the BS and MS
degrees. These documents also serve to provide a structure for planning
and assessment of our Department.
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is approved by
the California Department of Health Services and accredited by the National
Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (BS and
MS). The BS in Industrial Hygiene is accredited by the Applied Science
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (
Five full-time and
several part-time faculty members presently teach in the Department of
EOH. The program 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.
A Minor in Environmental and Occupational Health is
available to CSUN undergraduates in other campus Departments. The minor
may open many employment opportunities to students outside of our major.
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.
Lots of programs make lofty promises, but a practical way to check those
promises is to look at where their graduates work! Our graduates find employment in a wide
variety of places. These include, but are not limited to, city, county,
state, and federal agencies, private industries such as aerospace,
manufacturing, computer, and automotive, a wide range of environmental
consulting services, and environmental health and safety departments.
Salaries vary widely. Starting salaries for BS - EOH average
above $35,000, and those with an MS make more. More formal salary surveys
indicate that professionals in this field can achieve salaries above $100,000,
depending on the professional certification they receive and job
responsibilities. Follow this link
to read one sample, from a job placement service.
There is a significant need for environmental health professionals in
government service. In part, this increased need is in response to
bioterrorism defense. Visit this link
for information relating to the need for environmental health
professionals. A recent graduate of our
program wrote this document, discussing some more career
options.
Here are two short videos, one discussing environmental
health and one discussing industrial
health and safety that came from the American Job Bank. (The video links will
open a video file that will play in RealPlayer.)
An active student association, the Environmental and Occupational Health
Student Association organizes student meetings, workshops and employment
interviews. Please visit their web
page.
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 between 2.5 and 3.0 will be required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) before formal acceptance
into the program. Graduate students must also have an academic background
that includes the material in the BS-EOH requirements.
You can apply to either the
undergraduate or the graduate program online with this link.
Regular application forms (hard copy) are available by contacting the CSUN
Admissions and Records Office by email.
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