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MS in Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Health Sciences

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Overview

Embark on a transformative journey with the Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health Sciences at OU Hudson College of Public Health.  The MS program in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health Sciences is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial Hygiene.  Our MS in Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Health Sciences program is a stepping stone to the Certified Industrial Hygienist credential and a career in professional industrial hygiene practice.

Curriculum

This 49-credit hour program, recognized as a national leader in industrial hygiene education, prepares you to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control environmental hazards affecting human health. Picture yourself mastering Noise and Radiation Hazards, learning to mitigate these risks in the workplace. In Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Measurements, you’ll gain the skills to accurately assess environmental health risks, while Occupational and Environmental Toxicology will deepen your understanding of the impact of toxins on health.

Admissions Requirements

For the general admissions 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.
    • Minimum of 36 semester hours of undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in basic sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology, with at least 9 of these credit hours at the upper level (junior, senior, or graduate):
    • Basic science includes physics, chemistry, and the life and earth sciences. At least 12 semester hours credit in chemistry, including organic chemistry; one semester of physics; and one semester of biology, physiology, biochemistry, or other appropriate life science is required.
    • Mathematics coursework at least through College Algebra is required. Differential and Integral Calculus is not required at the master's degree level but is required at the Doctoral level. Some computer science and statistics courses may be considered applied mathematics and included in this category.
    • Engineering and Technology courses are those that apply mathematics and basic sciences to creative application and viable solutions.
  • Minimum of 21 semester hours in communications, humanities, and social sciences.

If after reviewing the qualifications for the Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health Sciences 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. 

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Course Requirements

OEH 5013 Environmental Health
OEH 5103 Occupational and Environmental Health Sampling Strategies
OEH 5213 Principles of Environmental Health and Safety Management
OEH 5262 Occupational and Environmental Laws and Regulations
OEH 5702 Principles of Safety
OEH 5723 Fundamentals of Occupational and Environmental Health Science
OEH 5734 Noise and Radiation Hazards
OEH 5742 Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Measurements
OEH 5973 Communications and Ethics in Occupational and Environmental Health
OEH 5980 Research for Master's Thesis (4 credit hours)
OEH 5553 Occupational and Environmental Toxicology
OEH 5752 Occupational Hazards Control
OEH 5801 Basic Ergonomics
OEH 5940 Field Practice (160 contact hours, 1 credit hour)
BSE 5113 Principles of Epidemiology
BSE 5163 Biostatistics Methods I
HPS 5213 Social and Behavioral Science in Public Health
HAP 5453 U.S. Health Care Systems
HPS 5211 Qualitative Methods in Public Health

 

Additional Degree Requirements

  • Quantitative Skills Examination
  • Industrial Hygiene Knowledge Survey
  • Oral Thesis Defense
  • Master's Thesis

STEM Designation

The MS in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health Sciences 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.

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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