B.S. in Environmental Health Science
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Science explores how environmental factors affect human health and well-being. Students examine the connections among air and water quality, chemical exposure, toxicology, disease prevention, public health, and environmental policy.
Through interdisciplinary coursework, laboratory experiences, fieldwork, and research, students develop the scientific and analytical skills needed to identify environmental health risks and help protect communities. Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental health, public health, research, regulatory agencies, industry, and healthcare, as well as graduate or professional study.
Requirements for a Major in Environmental Health Science (BS)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Total Hours Requirement | (124) | |
| Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall | ||
| Minimum Hours in Residence | (60) | |
| Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses) | (36) | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Arts and Sciences Core 1 | 47-54 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ENV 3100 | Environmental Health Seminar | 1 |
| ENV 3314 | Introduction to Environmental Health | 3 |
| ENV 3316 | Introduction to Air Quality | 3 |
| ENV 3387 & ENV 3187 | Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| ENV 3370 | Managing Environmental Health and Safety | 3 |
| ENV 4307 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| or ENV 3300 | The Environment and Political Processes | |
| ENV 4325 | Human Health Risk Assessment | 3 |
| ENV 4344 | Fundamentals of Toxicology | 3 |
| ENV 4345 | Water Management | 3 |
| ENV 4V93 | Internship in Environmental Planning or Management | 3 |
| Select eight semester hours of additional ENV courses from the following: | 8 | |
| ENV 2307 | Ecology for a Changing World | |
| ENV 3310 | Field Techniques for Environmental Science | |
| ENV 4307 | Environmental Law | |
| ENV 4310 | World Food Problems | |
| ENV 4320 | Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene | |
| ENV 4327 | Human Catastrophe and Cultural Response | |
| ENV 4355 | Sustainable Development and Natural Resources | |
| ENV 4370 & ENV 4170 | Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology and Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology Laboratory | |
| ENV 4373 | Global Soil Systems | |
| ENV 4380 | Restoration Ecology | |
| ENV 4397 | Tropical Environments: Ecology and Sustainable Management | |
| ENV 4485 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | |
| ENV 4V9R | Research (3 hours) | |
| Subtotal | 91 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| No more than four hours of variable hour courses may be applied to the major | ||
| A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the first fifteen hours of ENV courses that are counted to complete requirements in the major is required. Students who do not have the required minimum GPA in ENV courses after completion of the first fifteen hours will be placed on probation for one semester in the major. | ||
| A grade of “C-” or better in each ENV course used in the major and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 or higher on ENV courses taken within the major. | ||
| Required Courses in Other Fields | 54 | |
| Applicable courses from the group below may also be used to satisfy components of the Arts and Sciences Core curriculum. | ||
| CHE 1301 & CHE 1101 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | |
| CHE 1302 & CHE 1102 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | |
| CHE 3331 | Organic Chemistry I | |
| MTH 1321 | Calculus I | |
| STA 2381 | Introductory Statistical Methods | |
| BIO 1305 & BIO 1105 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | |
| BIO 1306 & BIO 1106 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | |
| BIO 2306 & BIO 2106 | Genetics and Genetics Laboratory | |
| BIO 3322 & BIO 3122 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | |
| PHY 1408 | General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I | |
| or PHY 1420 | General Physics I | |
| ENV 2376 | Environment and Society | |
| or REL 4393 | Environmental Ethics | |
| or REL 4395 | Bioethics | |
| PUBH 2331 | Health Concepts and Competencies | |
| PUBH 3351 | Epidemiology/Vital Statistics | |
| NUTR 1401 | Introduction to Food Science | |
| Select one of the following sequences: | ||
| BIO 2302 & BIO 2102 | Introductory Microbiology and Introductory Microbiology Laboratory | |
| BIO 4302 & BIO 4102 | General Microbiology and General Microbiology Lab | |
| Note: Additional elective hrs. to reach 124 hrs. minimum may be required. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
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Core requirements and hours may vary based on individual student factors, including course selection, language proficiency, transfer status, specialized programs (e.g., BIC). Students should consult with their advisor and degree audit for additional information.