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The need for a healthful environment is common to all peoples and to all communities. The needs for environmental health services are complex because of changes brought about by economic and technological advances. There is an increasing need for technical personnel in the field of environmental health. The many problems brought about by economic and technological advances require a comprehensively trained specialist in environmental health.The educational objectives of the department are to provide the student with an opportunity to:
1. Develop an understanding of the:
a. chemical, biological, physical, and social factors which affect the health of the community;
b. relevant concepts from the social and behavioral sciences; and
c. environmental health systems.
2. Become proficient in:
a. identifying community environmental health needs;
b. information collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and dissemination; and
c. environmental monitoring, analysis, and management.
3. Acquire skills in the application of the above techniques and knowledge for solution of environmental health problems.
“What is Environmental Health?"
Environmental health is the study of how environmental factors can harm human health, and how to identify, prevent, and control these effects.
Environmental health specialists use a broad background of scientific, technical, and behavioral knowledge and skills to investigate, evaluate, and eliminate environmental conditions that may be harmful to people or communities. After studying the health problems and needs of the community, they plan and implement control programs in a variety of areas including ambient and indoor air quality, food, water and wastewater, noise, hazardous substances, solid wastes, pests, and housing.”
-National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC)
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