Public Health with emphasis in Environmental Health
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SDSU Imperial Valley now offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Environmental Health. Environmental health is a branch of public health that studies how biological, chemical, and physical factors in natural and built environments affect human health and disease. Students learn how to help prevent injuries and disease by managing environmental hazards and promoting healthier air, water, soil, homes, workplaces, and communities.
This degree provides students with a strong, science-based education, including rigorous science and laboratory courses. Students demonstrate knowledge of the history and basic competencies in six major domains of public health: environmental health, health promotion and behavior, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services administration, and global health. In addition, students learn about exposure and the mechanisms by which environmental agents cause toxicity and affect human health.
As part of this program, students conduct an internship with a regional agency or work on a research project with one of our faculty members on topics such as pollution measurement, water pollution, toxicology, environmental justice, or occupational health. Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to enter the workforce for exciting careers in Public Health, Environmental Health, or can pursue a graduate education, such as the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or other health sciences-related programs, including medical school.
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Useful Resources
You can view more detailed information regarding the Public Health major in the SDSU General Catalog. All students are responsible for reading and knowing the information pertinent to their areas of study. The SDSU General Catalog contains requirements for all academic majors, course descriptions, policies, and regulations governing progress at the University. Catalogs are distributed at all New Student Orientation events.
Advisor
Angela Piña
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