Norfolk,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Environmental Health degree prepares students for careers in environmental and occupational health, focusing on assessing and managing factors that affect community environmental health and workplace safety. Students will explore diverse programs and subjects within industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and environmental health. Each specialization includes coursework on regulations, workplace and community exposures, health risks, and control measures. The curriculum encompasses contemporary general industry practices, including measurement techniques, assessments, inspections, and methods for evaluating risks and health consequences.