The MPH in Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) focuses on understanding how to identify, prevent, and control environmental factors that can harm human health. The MPH in OEH curriculum addresses the interrelationship between human health and the environment, but also allows students to tailor coursework to their interests in Global Environmental Health, Rural Health & Safety, Injury and Violence Prevention, or Occupational Health.

An MPH in Occupational and Environmental Heath qualifies you to develop, direct, and coordinate public health programs that help people and communities live better, safer lives. Our graduates get great jobs in local, state, national, and international public health agencies; industry; consulting firms; private organizations; and academic institutions.

Graduates of the MPH in Occupational and Environmental Health will be able to:

• Describe the incidence and impact of injury and illness among rural populations.
• Formulate strategies to mitigate hazards arising from the conditions of work in agriculture.
• Develop and evaluate strategies to manage real-world environmental health issues.
• Synthesize information about human health effects associated with environmental exposures.
• Describe the principles and applications of the diverse array of occupational health professions.
• Communicate intervention and control theory to assess, prevent and control occupational health and injury outcomes.

Examples of careers include:

• Environmental Health Sanitarian
• Blue Zones Senior Program Manager
• Environmental Health Program Manager
• Workplace Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator
• Occupational Injury Surveillance Coordinator/Epidemiologist

A typical student completes the MPH in two years. This following is a sample plan of study based on a full-time student starting in the Fall. Please work with your advisor to choose a plan that works best for you.