Public Health: Environmental Public Health Certificate
Program code: PHEV-CC
Locations: Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Three Rivers
This certificate program will provide graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency roles in community health as well as the role they play in protecting public health. Graduates will gain the skills and knowledge to assume roles in environmental public health that include, but not limited to, state and local health departments, regulatory agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the relationship between environmental factors and determinants of health, and public health.
- Explain common environmental hazards, their potential as health risk factors, and how they impact individuals and communities.
- Describe the roles of government agencies and regulatory policies in mitigating environmental health risks.
- List and describe strategies for preventing and controlling environmental health hazards.
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing environmental health challenges.
This certificate is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1010 | Composition | 3 |
| PUBH 1010 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| ENV 1010 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Applied Algebra with Modeling | ||
| Statistics I | ||
| Statistics I with Computer Applications | ||
| BIO 1210 | General Biology I | 4 |
| SOC 1001 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| PUBH 1050 | Introduction to Community Health | 3 |
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENV 1120 | Environmental and Energy Law and Regulations | 3 |
| PUBH 1090 | Public Health Internship | 1-3 |
| Note that 15-16 of the above credits may apply towards fulfilling general education requirements including but not limited to: ENG 1010, SOC 1001, COMM 1301, MATH 1010/1011/1200/1201, and BIO 1210 | ||