Master of Public Health in the Field of Environmental Health Science and Policy at George Washington University

The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is at the center of national and global conversations about the role of science in protecting workers, the public, and the environment from toxic substances and dangerous conditions. Faculty and staff in the department have earned a national reputation as researchers and leaders in articulating how public health science is best used in regulatory decision-making. Congressional committees, federal agencies, national scientific organizations, international public health entities, and the media contact them frequently to discuss environmental hazards and the policies addressing them.

The master of public health (MPH) in environmental health science and policy program educates individuals who are committed to improving public health through reducing risks posed by environmental and occupational hazards. Students learn to apply critical and analytic skills to better understand how environmental and occupational exposures impact human health. With courses scheduled in the late afternoons and early evenings, students can obtain valuable career experience while they earn the degree.