Program Details
Gain specialized Public Health knowledge with the online MPH in Occupational and Environmental Health. This concentration offers training in how to recognize, prevent, and mitigate the effects of environmental and work-based hazards on human health.
Students will learn about various types of chemical exposures and hazards. In addition, courses outline processes to assess health effects, create and oversee prevention measures, conduct medical surveillance, and promote healthy activities in work environments. Coursework in this online Public Health degree incorporates written and oral communication skills vital to leading operations in this health field.
Some of the topics covered in the curriculum include:
- Workplace wellness
- Principles of toxicology
- Principles of industrial hygiene
- Occupational health services
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Tulane University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Applicants will need at least 3 years of professional experience in occupational health, industrial hygiene, environmental health or closely related field.