With specialized training in human ecology and sanitation, graduates become primary members of an integrated environmental management team in city, county and state health departments, other governmental agencies and in integrated pest control management companies. This bachelor of science degree includes a core of general education as well as a core of technical courses and a specialized option. Students are encouraged to select one of the four specialized options during the freshman or sophomore year. Students in all options are required to complete an internship involving ten weeks of work experience in a health department, industry, or environmentally-related position. Students in either the general environmental health or hazardous waste options are required to complete the environmental management studies block.
Curriculum checksheets for all options are available in the departmental office.
See the College of Business section of this catalog for details.