M.S. in Environmental and Occupational Health Science

The graduate program in Environmental and Occupational Health Science is designed to provide graduate education for careers focused on the protection of human health and prevention of health hazards in occupational and natural environments.

The online M.S. in Environmental and Occupational Health Science (EOHS) will prepare you for roles such as:

• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
• Environmental Scientist and Specialist including Health
  
• Environmental and Occupational Epidemiologist
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

This interdisciplinary field focuses on environmental hazards to human health, assessment of exposures, mechanisms of environmental response, control of risks associated with environmental hazards, and improving occupational health. The program is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) and is also designated as Qualified Academic Program by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). This provides graduates the opportunity to apply with BCSP for Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) designation. The program is supported by CDC/NIO and competitive scholarships are available.

The online M.S. in Environmental and Occupational Health Science (EOHS) will prepare you for roles such as:

• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
• Environmental Scientist and Specialist including Health
• Epidemiologists
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Program Information

To learn more about WKU Graduate School and the M.S. in Environmental and Occupational Health Science, view the Graduate Catalog. To take the next step on your climb to the top, apply today!  

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