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Degrees type: Bachelor

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Mount Aloysius is situated in a rural county with an abundance of natural resources. For example, the establishment of natural gas pipelines, wind turbines, and other commodities are common in the area. This provides an environment where students can use scientific strategies to manage, evaluate and identify factors that impact human health due to these additions.

Students will get real-world experience in the field and the classroom as they prepare for their careers in Environmental Health.

Mount Aloysius cares about students after graduation. A degree from Mount Aloysius in Environmental Health will allow students to explore their passion for helping their community and continuing to promote the mercy values that are ingrained with a Mount Aloysius College Education.

Program Highlights

Local scientific research opportunities
Range of career options
Flexible Class Schedule
Preparation for post baccalaureate programs

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Career Opportunities

Possible Careers

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Corporate Health and Safety Director
Food Safety Inspector
Health and Safety Engineer
Inspector

Possible Employers

OSHA
World Health Organization
Peace Corp
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Courses

BIOL 102 – Biology II: Evolution and Ecology 3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
BIOL 103 – Biology III: Organismal Anatomy and Physiology 3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
BIOL 210 – Microbiology 3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
BIOL 305 – Ecology 3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
BIOL 355 – Animal Physiology 3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
BIOL 375 – Botany 3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
BIOL 401 – Seminar in the Sciences 3 Credits
BIOL 406 – Water Ecology 3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
ENVS 250 – Environmental Health and Protection 3 Credits
ENVS 305 – Introduction to Toxicology and Risk Assessment 3 Credits
ENVS 315 – Fundamentals of Environmental Epidemiology 3 Credits
ENVS 360 – Environmental Science 3 Credits
GEOL 125 – Introduction to Geology 3 Credits
HIST 235 – History and Politics of Epidemic Disease 3 Credits
NASC 300 – Ethics of Science in the Modern World 1 Credit
NASC 310 – Science Research Practices 2 Credits
PLSC 366 – Bureaucracy/Public Policy and Administration 3 Credits

Job Outlook

Between 2016 and 2026, there will be a 11% increase in the need for Environmental Specialists and Scientists.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics

Program Goals & Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the various environmental health science and environmental protection principles;
Demonstrate critical thinking skills to identify and manage environmental factors that adversely impact human health, using techniques in environmental epidemiology;
Communicate knowledge of core biological environmental health topics to both professional and lay audiences via a variety of format (written and oral);
Conduct research and critically evaluate the results of that research in a natural resource management context; and
Demonstrate occupational-related skills required for employment in environmental health science and related fields.

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