Environmental/ Occupational Health
Program Overview
Environmental Health addresses all the physical, chemical, and biological determinants of health that are external to a person, and all the related factors impacting behaviors. It encompasses the assessment and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect health. It is targeted towards preventing disease and creating health-supportive environments. Occupational health refers to the identification and control of the risks arising from physical, chemical, and other workplace hazards in order to establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Program Summary
Program Credits: 60.0 Credits
Status: Open Enrollment
Introductory Course: HLTH 100
Beyond The Classroom
Engaging in internships, mentored research, associations, and clubs related to your program are important steps in linking your education with the real world. These experiences enhance your education and prepare you for both further schooling and your future career.
Possible Occupations
With a Bachelors
- Agricultural Inspector
- Microbiologist
- Environmental Sanitarian
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist/ Technician
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist
- Industrial Safety and Health Engineer
- Industrial Hygienist
- Safety and Health Manager
- Administrative Services Manager
- Community Health Worker
With a Masters
- Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
- Corporate Health and Safety Director
- Industrial Hygiene Manager
- Risk Manager
- Occupational Health Nurse
With a Doctorate
- Environmental, Health, and Safety Administration
- Occupational Physician
- Surgeon
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
- Medical Scientist
- Postsecondary Teacher
Potential Employers
- DoTERRA (opens in a new tab)
- Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (opens in a new tab)
- Intel Corporation (opens in a new tab)
- Intermountain Healthcare (opens in a new tab)
- Northrop Grumman (opens in a new tab)
Federal Government Agencies:
- National Center for Environmental Health (opens in a new tab)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (opens in a new tab)
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Environmental Protection Agency (opens in a new tab)
- Food and Drug Administration (opens in a new tab)
- Department of Energy (opens in a new tab)
Carol Copling
Advisor
First Generation Students (All Majors)Exercise & Wellness (A), Biology (A-C), Public Health (A-H), Neuroscience (A), CELL (A)
Cindy Tolman
Advisor
Exercise Science (A-N)Neuroscience (B-G)
CELL (B-G)
Public Health (I-Z)
MEET YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
To learn more, schedule an appointment with Life Sciences Advisement at 801-422-3042.