Location:

Johnson City, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Public Health

Program Overview

Program Description:

Purpose
The goal of this degree program is to prepare environmental specialists by increasing understanding of interrelationships between environmental factors and human health. Environmental health service needs are complex and increasing because of changes brought about by economic and technological advances. Technical specialists in environmental health require a comprehensive education in basic and applied sciences. The educational objectives of the program are to provide the student with an opportunity to:

1. Develop an understanding of the:
(a) chemical, biological, physical, and social factors which affect the health of the             community;
(b) relevant concepts from the social and behavioral sciences; and
(c) environmental health systems.

2. Become proficient in:
(a) identifying community environmental health needs;
(b) information collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and dissemination; and
(c) environmental monitoring, analysis, and management.

3. Acquire skills in the application of the above techniques and knowledge for solution of environmental health problems.

Concentrations

This Master of Science in Environmental Health is offered with two concentrations: Master of Science in Environmental Health-Specialist and Master of Science in Environmental Health-Administrative

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033, telephone (404) 679-4500, or Website with any question regarding the accreditation of East Tennessee State University.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

A minimum of 30 semester hours of natural and physical science courses, including at one (1) semester of general microbiology, one(1) year of general biology, and one (1) year of general chemistry;college algebra and trigonometry or higher math are also required.5.Three (3) letters of recommendation.Admission is based on the GPA, GRE scores, quality of recommendation letters, strength of background (coursework, college attended, and work experience), and available space in the program. The department can grant conditional admission to candidates not meeting all of the minimum requirements. For example, work experience and letters of recommendation can be used to justify conditional admission for students not meeting one of the minimum requirements (e.g., GRE scores below what the department considers suitable). All applicants must submit an official transcript, GRE scores, and letters of reference before their application will be reviewed.