Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health with Concentration in Environmental Health Practices

East Tennessee State University

USA,Tennessee

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 29,558/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 35

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USA, Tennessee

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1911

Total Students: 14,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1276 Gilbreath Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health with Concentration in Environmental Health Practices

Program Overview

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: Develop an understanding of the chemical, biological, physical, and social factors which affect the health of the community; relevant concepts from the social and behavioral sciences; and the environmental health systems. Become proficient in identifying community environmental health needs; information collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and dissemination; and environmental monitoring, analysis, and management. Acquire skills in the application of the above techniques and knowledge necessary for solution of environmental health problems.