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Environmental Health, B.S

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

West Chester University

Program Overview

Environmental Health is an interdisciplinary program that includes courses from the sciences and mathematics as well as courses in the humanities and social and behavioral sciences. The program includes applied coursework in topics like toxicology, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness and prepares students for careers spent improving the quality of air, water, soil, and food.The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health at WCU prepares students for careers dedicated to the protection of human health and the environment. Our program focuses on sustainability through human cooperation with nature, including the basic rights to a safe home and workplace; clean water supplies for human consumption, recreation and wildlife; safe and available food supply; waste and energy management; and careful resource management for the future. The BS program prepares students for both the technical and professional demands of the field through classroom training in topics such as toxicology, risk assessment, water quality, industrial hygiene, emergency preparedness, environmental regulations, hazardous waste operations, bioterrorism, and hands-on opportunities through research and internships with government agencies, private industry, environmental consulting firms, and non-profit agencies.

Program Key Stats

$19290
Rolling


64 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.6
33
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1150
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Additional Information & Requirements

Current high school students and high school graduates who have not enrolled in a post-secondary institution should apply as a first year applicant. If you are taking or have taken courses at a college or university while in high school

Career Options

  • Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
  • Corporate Health and Safety Director
  • Food Safety Inspector
  • Health and Safety Engineer
  • OSHA Inspector

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