Graduate Environmental Health Certificate
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-13 | - |
Program Overview
The Public Health—Environmental and Occupational Health Online Certificate from UWF provides a foundation in public health with specialized coursework in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental health. It aims to advance careers in public health, support professional certification, and educate on environmental protection and workplace safety. The program is delivered asynchronously with experienced faculty and offers unique approaches for graduate students.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Public Health—Environmental and Occupational Health Online Certificate from the University of West Florida (UWF) aims to provide a foundation in public health knowledge, with specialized coursework in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, disease monitoring, environmental toxicology, and risk management.
Objectives:
- Advance careers in public health
- Seek professional certification using the acquired knowledge
- Educate others on environmental protection and workplace safety
Outline:
Required Core (9 credit hours):
- PHC 5355 - Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health
- PHC 5356 - Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
- PHC 6300 - Environmental Health
Non-Aerospace Students (9 credit hours):
- PHC 5102 - Principles of Public Health
- PHC 6251 - Disease Surveillance and Monitoring
- PHC 6310 - Environmental Toxicology
RAM Residents (9 credit hours):
- PHC 6194 - GIS Applications in Public Health
- PHC 6347 - Aerospace and Occupational Toxicology
Teaching:
- Asynchronous Delivery: Courses are delivered asynchronously, allowing students to complete coursework and communicate with professors at convenient times.
- Experienced Faculty: Professors have real-world experience in public health, which is incorporated into their teaching.
- Unique Approaches: Additional assignments are given to graduate students in some courses taken concurrently with undergraduate courses.
Careers:
- Career Advancement in Public Health: Pursue higher positions with the acquired knowledge.
- Professional Certification: Use the certificate as a basis for certification.
- Industry Opportunities: Work in health sciences, education, government, business, or social and natural sciences.
- Salary and Job Outlook:
- Environmental Health Scientists and Specialists: Median annual salary of $76,530, expected 5% growth from 2021 to 2031
- Health and Safety Engineers: Median annual salary of $89,130, expected 5% growth through 2028
- Health Educators and Community Health Workers: Median annual salary of $48,860, expected 12% growth from 2021 to 2031
University of West Florida
Overview:
The University of West Florida (UWF) is a public university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It prides itself on providing a personalized learning experience with small class sizes and dedicated faculty. UWF emphasizes a strong student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring individual attention and support.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
UWF offers a vibrant campus community with various facilities and resources. Students can explore the Pensacola campus, UWF Emerald Coast in Fort Walton Beach, UWF Historic Trust in Historic Pensacola, and UWF's downtown Pensacola facilities. A virtual tour is available to experience the campus remotely.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Personalized Attention:
UWF boasts a 100:1 student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personalized attention and support from world-renowned professors.Diverse Programs:
Over 110 undergraduate and graduate programs cater to various interests and career aspirations.Strong Reputation:
UWF is ranked #100 in the "Top Public School – Regional Universities South" by U.S. News and World Report.Engaging Campus Life:
UWF offers a vibrant campus community with various facilities and resources, including a virtual tour for remote exploration.Academic Programs:
Other:
UWF actively engages in research and community outreach. Recent initiatives include:
