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Overview

Launch your impact with the Bachelor of Science in Community Health/Master of Public Health in Environmental Health at the University of Oklahoma. This fast track dual‑degree program trains you to connect the dots between where people live and work and how healthy they are—equipping you to spot environmental hazards, analyze their effects, and design strategies that prevent disease and injury while building healthier communities. Graduates step into meaningful roles in local, state, and federal agencies, health departments, industry, consulting, and academic health centers, leading efforts to create safer workplaces and healthier lives.

Powered by a collaboration between the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences and the Hudson College of Public Health, this program is your pathway to a career at the front lines of worker and community health. You’ll gain the skills to assess, manage, and clearly communicate risks in environmental settings, shaping policies and practices that protect populations. The Hudson College of Public Health and its Master of Public Health programs are accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH). The MPH in Environmental Health can be completed full‑ or part‑time and is offered in Oklahoma City, giving you the flexibility to start making a difference now.

How Long to Complete the Program?

2 years

Median Salary

$79,000

Career Opportunities

Toxicologist, Air/Water Quality Analyst, Environmental Scientist, Occupational Health & Safety Manager

Curriculum

This 45-credit hour MPH 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

  • Students are required to meet with their advisor at least once every semester.
  • 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 requirement on a 4.00 scale can be met by any of the following:
    • 3.00 in bachelor’s degree cumulative GPA 
    • 3.00 in the last 60 credit hours of upper-division coursework applied to the bachelor’s degree
    • 3.00 in the master’s degree (or higher) cumulative GPA
    • 3.00 in the last 12 or more hours of graded graduate level coursework
    The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences is excluded from participation in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Academic Forgiveness Provisions including repeat, reprieve, and renewal. Therefore, all grades earned will be included in grade point calculations when applying for acceptance to an OU Health Sciences program. OU Health Sciences student undergraduate coursework is included in this policy. Click here for additional information.
  • 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

Program Details

Location Offered

Oklahoma City

Degree Acquired

Master of Public Health in Environmental Health

Application Window

Applications open by August 1 for the following year. Applications are reviewed continuously, and decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Application Deadlines

Fall – August 1
Spring – December 15
Summer – May 1

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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.

About the Department 

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