ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
West Chester University provides an enriched learning environment that has helped countless students get ahead. Founded in 1977, the Environmental Health Program is located within the College of Health Sciences and reflects the diverse backgrounds and cultures of the area. The program prepares students to become future leaders in the fields of Environmental Health and Sustainability. It is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC).
Air Quality
Industrial Air Pollution
Industrial Air Pollution
Environmental Health Specialists monitor indoor and outdoor air quality.
Industrial Air Pollution
Environmental Health Specialists monitor indoor and outdoor air quality.
City Smog
City Smog
Environmental Health Specialists monitor outdoor air quality to help lower air pollution to safe levels.
City Smog
Environmental Health Specialists monitor outdoor air quality to help lower air pollution to safe levels.
Indoor and Outdoor Pollution
Indoor and Outdoor Pollution
Environmental Health Specialists monitor poisonous gases in the ambient as well as in confined spaces.
Indoor and Outdoor Pollution
Environmental Health Specialists monitor poisonous gases in the ambient as well as in confined spaces.
Worker's Health
Leaders in Workers' Safety
Leaders in Workers' Safety
Environmental Health Specialists are Industrial Hygienists who protect workers' health.
Leaders in Workers' Safety
Environmental Health Specialists are Industrial Hygienists who protect workers' health.
Worker's PPE
Worker's PPE
Environmental Health Specialists are experts on PPE, Air Quality, Ergonomics, and Physical Agents.
Worker's PPE
Environmental Health Specialists are experts on PPE, Air Quality, Ergonomics, and Physical Agents.
Industrial Hygiene
Industrial Hygiene
Industrial Hygienists monitor workers' exposure to prevent disease in laboratories, construction sites, industry, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, etc.
Industrial Hygiene
Industrial Hygienists monitor workers' exposure to prevent disease in laboratories, construction sites, industry, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, etc.
Sustainability
Sustainable Living
Sustainable Living
Environmental Health Specialists are experts on sustainable living.
Sustainable Living
Environmental Health Specialists are experts on sustainable living.
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Environmental Health Specialists explore ways to incorporate renewable energy sources in the operations of a business.
Renewable Energy
Environmental Health Specialists explore ways to incorporate renewable energy sources in the operations of a business.
Green Building
Green Building
Environmental Health Specialists help create sustainable living spaces.
Green Building
Environmental Health Specialists help create sustainable living spaces.
Hazardous Waste Management
Illegal Dumping
Illegal Dumping
Environmental Health Experts properly manage hazardous waste to protect people, especially children and minorities who are often targets of environmental injustice.
Illegal Dumping
Environmental Health Experts properly manage hazardous waste to protect people, especially children and minorities who are often targets of environmental injustice.
Proper Disposal and Recycling
Proper Disposal and Recycling
Environmental Health Experts learn about proper ways to dispose of waste to protect soil and water resources.
Proper Disposal and Recycling
Environmental Health Experts learn about proper ways to dispose of waste to protect soil and water resources.
Plastic Pollution
Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution is a major environmental health issue.
Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution is a major environmental health issue.
CURRICULUM
Environmental Health Science Programs
CAREERS
"More than 90% of Environmental Health Graduates who are actively seeking a job have one at graduation or soon after" (National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council).
WCU Environmental Health graduates enjoy employment with some of the nation's most prestigious companies and organizations. Our alumni work at all levels and they often look to WCU for new employees. The button below provides examples of some of the past and present employers of our graduates.