Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (ENOH)

About Environmental and Occupational Health

The adverse health impacts of environmental pollution are the number one public policy issue in New Jersey. The public, private, and academic sectors are all striving to improve the ability to understand our environments and to protect them. Accordingly, the primary goal of this department is to train qualified professionals with expertise in environmental and occupational health. Including the identification of hazards, the recognition of at-risk populations and the prevention of exposure. Many kinds of toxic agents are encountered both in the community and in the workplace, but there are significant differences in the circumstances and magnitude of exposure and, therefore, on the strategies used for controlling exposure and preventing disease.

For students interested in acquiring knowledge in the field of public health, the department offers both a broad and a focused educational experience. From the core survey course to the specialized courses on air pollution and occupational health, there are extensive opportunities for both the specialist and the general student to master the complex body of knowledge that underlies environmental and occupational health. The environmental/occupational research performed by students in the doctoral program covers the spectrum from toxicologically oriented research to epidemiology, risk assessment, and policy formation. The department continues to provide Masters-level students with a solid foundation for expanding professional skills, for career advancement and for pursuing doctoral-level training.

Degrees offered: MPH, PhD, DrPH, MD/MPH, DO/MPH, PsyD/MPH, MPH/MSPA, BS/MPH, BA/MPH