DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
Applicants to either the M.S. or Ph.D. program are expected to hold a baccalaureate with a combined total of at least 42 credits in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. A minimum of 18 credits in one of these areas is required, with at least 6 credits in each of the other areas. Applicants are required to submit official scores of the Graduate Record Examination aptitude test and an advanced test in chemistry, biology, or physics.
Programs Leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) Degree
A minimum of 36 graduate credits is required for the M.S. degree. Specializations are available in environmental chemistry, toxicology, and environmental and occupational health.
Program of Study and Research for the MS
Environmental Chemistry Specialization- 36 Credits
1. Core Courses* (14 credits)
Eht 520 Principles of Env. Chemistry (3)
Eht 525 Analytical Chemistry (3)
Eht 540 Radiation Science (3)
Sta 552 Statistics (3)
Eht 790 Seminar (1)
Eht 675 Responsible Conduct of Science (1)
2. Support Courses as approved by advisor (6 credits minimum)
3. Eht 699 Thesis (16 credits minimum)
4. Satisfactory completion of the master's major field examination
Toxicology Specialization - 36 credits
1. Core Courses* (14 credits)
Eht 530 Principles of Toxicology (3)
Bms 504a & 504b Biochemistry (6)
Sta 552 Statistics (3)
Eht 790 Seminar (1)
Eht 675 Responsible Conduct of Science (1)
2. Support Courses as approved by advisor (6 credits minimum)
3. Eht 699 Thesis (16 credits minimum)
4. Satisfactory completion of the master's major field examination
Environmental and Occupational Health Specialization - 36 Credits
1. Core Courses* (14 credits)
Eht 590 Introduction to Environmental Health (3)
Eht 530 Principles of Toxicology (3)
Epi 501 Principles of Epidemiology (3)
Sta 552 Statistics (3)
Eht 790 Seminar (1)
Eht 675 Responsible Conduct of Science (1)
2. Support Courses as approved by advisor (6 credits minimum)
3. Eht 699 Thesis (16 credits minimum)
4. Satisfactory completion of the master's major field examination
*Core courses may be waived on the basis of prior course experience or demonstrated
competence in the subject.
Program Leading to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.)
Doctoral programs in Environmental Health Sciences are designed to prepare students for technical, professional, and supervisory positions and careers in academic institutions, public agencies, and industry. The curricula emphasizes the application of classical biological, physical and medical sciences to help solve environmental and public health problems.
The program of study and research requires at least three academic years of full-time study and research or the equivalent over a longer period beyond the baccalaureate and, typically, may involve four or more years of full-time study.
Program of Study and Research (66 credits, minimum)
The course of study of each student is planned with a faculty advisor who takes into account the student's previous preparation, area of specialization, and professional objectives.
* Core courses may be waived on the basis of prior course experience or demonstrated competence in the subject.
Departmental Examinations
Research Tool Requirement
A student must demonstrate proficiency in an approved computer language by writing a satisfactory computer program or by completing an approved computer course with a grade of B or better.
Dissertation
The student must submit an acceptable dissertation which represents a significant and original contribution in his/her area of specialization.
Admission to Candidacy
A student is admitted to candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy upon the following: