Texas Institute of Occupational Safety and Health :: Texas Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Masters of Science in Environmental Science

Overview
Environmental Science is the study of biological, physical, and chemical products and their effects on our surroundings and our health.

Areas of Specialization

Water and Land Track
Occupational and Environmental Health

Because of the nature of environmental issues and concerns, students pursuing environmental science education need significant breadth of training among the sciences, as well as an understanding of relevant social considerations. At the same time, students must develop effective skills based on depth of training in a specific area.

Program Highlights
This program offers insight into a developing field where students can combine basic science technologies to design a program for their specific needs. The student is provided with a base of core requirements in the fields of chemistry, biology, geology, toxicology, industrial hygiene and public health. The student can then design a comprehensive elective program to build his or hers in-depth knowledge for specific areas of interest. The program offers both a thesis and non thesis option and can generally be completed in two years.

The program offers a unique combination of the health and safety expertise of The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler (UTHCT) with the basic science expertise of Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU). The masters degree is awarded by SFASU. The program is structured for both the full-time student and the non-traditional student with classes offered through interactive distance learning. Students can take classes at either campus.

The focus of the environmental science program is the application of basic science principles to the solving of practical real world environmental health issues. Faculty from both campuses are diverse in their backgrounds and bring a wealth of practical experience to the program. Students range from basic science bachelor students, to health care professionals. Options exist for employed persons to take specific courses without enrolling formally in the graduate school at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU).

The objectives of the program, information on faculty, the campuses, curriculum requirements, and other information, including general information, and application can be found by clicking here.

For further information about the graduate program:

Dr. Larry Lowry at UTHCT
(903) 877-5717

For information on admission:

Director of the Environmental Science Program at SFASU
Dr. Kenneth Farrish
(936) 468-3304

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