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MPH in Environmental Health

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Overview

Unleash your potential with the Master of Public Health in Environmental Health at OU Hudson College of Public Health. Our graduates are making a difference in federal, state, and local health departments, environmental protection agencies, hospitals, and public interest groups.

The Hudson College of Public Health and the Master of Public Health program offered by the Department are accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH). The MPH program may be completed by full or part-time students and is offered in Oklahoma City.

Curriculum

This 45-credit hour program is designed to prepare you to become a guardian of public health and the environment. Imagine yourself identifying and mitigating health risks associated with chemical and biological hazards through courses like Public Health Biology and Sanitation. In Principles of Environmental Health and Safety Management, you’ll learn to develop effective policies and management programs, while Fundamentals of Occupational and Environmental Health Science will equip you with the skills to interpret and implement environmental regulations.

Course Requirements

Core Courses 16 credit hours
Required OEH Courses 19 credit hours
Elective Courses 5 credit hours
Integrated Public Health Practice 3 credit hours
Public Health Practicum Courses 2 credit hours
TOTAL HOURS 45 CREDIT HOURS

 

Core Courses
OEH 5013 Environmental Health
BSE 5163 Biostatistics Methods I
BSE 5113 Principles of Epidemiology
HPS 5213 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health
HAP 5453 U.S. Health Care System
HPS 5211 Qualitative Methods in Public Health

 

Required Courses
OEH 5023 Public Health Biology and Sanitation
OEH 5213 Principles of Environmental Health and Safety Management
OEH 5262 Occupational and Environmental Law
OEH 5723 Fundamentals of Occupational and Environmental Health Science
OEH 5973 Communications and Ethics in Occupational and Environmental Health
OEH 5553 Occupational and Environmental Toxicology
OEH 5742 Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Measurements

Electives: 5 credit hours

Other Required Courses
CPH 7003 Integrated Public Health Practice
CPH 7941 Practicum Preparation Seminar
CPH 7950 Public Health Practicum

Additional Degree Requirements

  • Computer literacy
  • Quantitative Skills Examination
  • Certified in Public Health Examination
  • Interprofessional Education Requirement
  • Culminating Experience

STEM Designation

The MPH in Environmental Health program is considered a STEM-designated degree program.

A STEM-designated program is an academic program that falls under at least one of the approved categories from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These categories are recognized by the government for their focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. DHS's updated STEM-designated degree list can be found here: https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/stemList2022.pdf.

Admissions Requirements

For the general application requirements see our How to Apply page. This specific program also requires:

  • Bachelor’s degree or entry-level first professional degree from an accredited institution.
  • Must be in good standing with the college or university where currently enrolled or last attended.
  • Grade point average of 3.0 or above using the upper-division coursework of the bachelor's degree.
  • College Algebra or a higher-level math course.
  • Must have completed 30 hours in basic sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology, with at least 9 hours in chemistry to include organic chemistry and a course in physiology, biochemistry, or other appropriate life science course.
  • Those who matriculate with deficiencies up to 8 semester hours credit of these requirements will be required to meet the full entrance requirements within the first 12 months of graduate course work. No course taken as part of degree program requirements can be used to satisfy the admission criteria.

If after reviewing the qualifications for the Master of Public Health in Environmental Health program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact hcoph@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences. 

Please also review the application requirements and application deadlines found on the How to Apply page. 

How to Apply

Department of Occupational & Environmental Health

The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health is dedicated to addressing global environmental challenges and promoting health through innovative research and practical applications for students. Our department offers specialized degrees and provides students with the opportunity to work on real-world issues through our strong partnerships with key public health leaders. With a focus on community engagement and environmental sustainability, we prepare our students to become leaders in occupational health, industrial hygiene, and environmental health application.

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