Environmental Health
| Degree Program | Program Type | Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria | Prerequisite Course Requirements | Department ADM Review | Dept Conditional Admits | Dept Appeal Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Health | MPH | *Minimum Overall GPA of 3.00 for previous academic work. *Essay addressing the areas outlined in the application form. *Three letters of recommendation on letterhead from employers, professional peers, or educators. *Students are required to have 30 natural science credit hours (e.g., biochemistry, biology, math, calculus, physics, chemistry, etc.). |
Minimum of 30 semester hours in the natural sciences at baccalaureate level or higher | Department Chair/Program Director; an evaluation rubric is used for file review | N/A | N/A |
| Degree Program | Program Type | Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria | Prerequisite Course Requirements | Department ADM Review | Dept Conditional Admits | Dept Appeal Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Health | Graduate Certificate | *The program requires formal application for admission to the University (accompanied by official transcripts) followed by review of the application by faculty of the MPH Program. The MPH faculty will provide academic advising to certificate students. *Individuals who have bachelor’s degrees from accredited colleges and universities are eligible to apply to the certificate programs. A background in the biological sciences demonstrated by transcript credit of at least three semester hours is required, along with a strong science background desirable. Admission will be based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0- point scale, or a 2.75 or better with documentation of substantial professional experience in the field of the certificate. |
*Individuals wanting to apply the certificate work to a graduate degree in Environmental Health must also meet all entrance requirements for degree study (refer to the Master’s in Public Health section of this catalog). In addition, they must formally apply for admission to the graduate degree | Department Chair/Program Director; an evaluation rubric is used for file review | N/A | N/A |