91ÖÆƬ³§ offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health that prepares students for careers in environmental and occupational health — fields dedicated to evaluating and managing factors that affect community well-being and workplace safety. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the core areas of industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and environmental health, exploring the regulations, exposures, hazards, and control methods that define each discipline. Coursework emphasizes current industry practices, including measurement, evaluation, inspection, and risk assessment, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to protect public health and promote safe environments.
Program Highlights
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Curriculum accredited by the National Environmental Science & Protection Accreditation Council
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Students are prepared to take on entry-level positions such as environmental health specialists, industrial hygienists, and occupational safety specialists.
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Students gain practical experience while interning with community.
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This program is taught by environmental health professionals, Certified Safety Professionals, and Certified Industrial Hygienists with extensive, practical field experience. Students are provided scenario-based exams and exercises to foster critical thinking and problem solving. The program also involves an internship to provide hands-on experience at health departments, industrial plants, shipyards, wastewater sites, and various other settings.
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Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Includes environmental protection officers.
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Requirements
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Students must complete the following courses prior to entering the Environmental Health Program: ENGL 110C, ENGL 231C, BIOL 121N/122N, BIOL 123N/124N, BIOL 103, BIOL 250 or 240, CHEM 121N/122N, CHEM 123N/124N, CHEM 211, CHEM 212, PHYS 111N, COMM 101R, MATH 162M and STAT 130M. NOTE: Option D satisfies the Upper Division General Education requirement by completing six (6) credits at the 300-400 level outside of the college of your major. Foreign language may be satisfied with 3 years of 1 or 2 years of 2 languages in high school; graduation from HS prior to 12/31/85, or with AA or AS Degree from VCCS.
Transfer
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Cost
Estimated rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending 91ÖÆƬ³§. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.
Scholarships
The Environmental Health (B.S.) program has two 91ÖÆƬ³§ scholarships available to students and numerous other scholarship opportunities with professional organizations. The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Marton Technologies and the AuClair Scholarships each award at least $1000 annually.
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