1.
What
can I do with a degree in Environmental and Occupational Health Science?
The Hunter program in Environmental and Occupational Health Science
(EOHS) can prepare you for a career in government, industry, labor,
or research aimed at protecting our environment and the health and
safety of all who live and work in it. Areas in which you might work
include: - Industrial Hygiene - Environmental Health Assessments (such
as asbestos, lead) - Health & Safety Program Management - Hazardous
Waste Management - Assessment and Control of Air or Water pollutants
- Occupational Health and Safety Our students work as local and ,
state and federal occupational health and safety officers, industrial
hygienists in major manufacturing and consulting firms, loss control
specialist in insurance companies, public health specialists, and
environmental pro gram managers. The Hunter EOHS Program prepares
students to take exams for professional certification in industrial
hygiene (CIH), safety (CSP) and hazardous materials management (CHMM).
The program is part of the New York area Universities Occupational
Safety and Health Educational Resource Center, sponsored by the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) .
2.
What will my course of study include?
Your program will consist of 48 for the MS or MPH degrees. The MS
degree requires completion of a comprehensive exam. Required courses
include environmental health, occupational health and safety, industrial
hygiene, toxicology, environmental and industrial hygiene laboratory,
biostatistics and epidemiology. Available electives include: industrial
ventilation, hazardous waste management, industrial safety, environmental
auditing and many others. Students who are interested in industrial
hygiene should strongly consider the ABET accredited MS degree track.
3.
What Are my opportunities for field research / internships?
The EOHS Program has close ties with numerous city, state, and federal
agencies as well as both private and not-for-profit firms. Many of
these serve as field internship centers for our students. Unless you
are currently employed in this field, you will be encouraged to develop
an internship with one of them. You can also earn course credits through
the internships. A limited number of program sponsored paid internships
are available.
4.
How quickly can I complete the program?
Most EOHS students work during the day and attend Hunter part-time.
All EOHS courses are offered evenings. As a part-time student taking
about 3 courses per semester, you can expect to finish your degree
requirements in approximately 2.5 years (UPH offers a limited summer
program). Students attending full-time (12 credits per semester) may
be able to complete the program in two years
5.
What are the admission requirements?
For the MS Degree, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university and have completed 40 credits of science and
math (chemistry, biology, calculus required). You must also take the
aptitude section of the Graduate Record Examination (unless you have
a previously earned U.S. Master's degree. You undergraduate GPA should
be > 2.75
6.
How much will it cost?
As a tax-supported institution, Hunter is able to keep its fees relatively
low. Current tuition and fees are available at the Admissions
and Registrar's websites.
All tuition and fees are payable at the date stipulated by the Registration
calendar available each registration period on the Registrar's website..
7.
Is financial aid available?
If you are a matriculated student in the program, you may apply for
full or partial tuition waivers, and work study programs. Only full-time
students are eligible for departmental NIOSH scholarships and fellowships
with criteria based on GPA. All matriculated students can also apply
for federal loans to cover tuition and other expenses, and New York
State residents can apply for New York State Tuition Assistance (TAP).
Non-matriculated students do not qualify for financial aid or scholarships
through Hunter College. For more information, visit the Financial
Aid website or visit their office at Hunter College, 695 Park
Avenue, New York, NY 10065.
8.
What about housing?
Unlike most New York City colleges, Hunter can offer housing at a
reasonable cost, to a limited number of its graduate students. Space
in the Brookdale Health Science Center Residence Hall, which has a
pool and gym, is limited and allocated on a first-come-first-serve
basis. For information visit the Residence
Life website.
9.
When do I apply?
Completed applications for the Fall semester must be received by Admissions
by April 1 and and by November 1 for Spring semester. The deadline
for potential students submitting foreign transcripts, is two months
before the dates above for each respective semester and never rextended.
This applies to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and international
students. GRE and TOEFL scores may be received by the universal deadline
for all students but earlier submission of these scores is advisable.
The GRE is not required for applicants who have an existing Master's
or Doctorate from a U.S. or Canadian institutution. GRE is required
for ALL other applicants. The GMAT is not accepted in lieu of the
GRE.
10.
Where do I get an application?
The application is downloadable from: admissions.hunter.cuny.edu.
All applications and supporting documents should be sent directly
to: Office of Graduate Admission, Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue,
New York, NY, 10065 (212) 772-4487.
11.
How can I learn more about the Program?
UPH holds Graduate Information Sessions each semester (except Summer).
Dates are posted at the main UPH webpage: www.hunter.cuny.edu/schoolhp.uph.
If you are unable to attend one of the sessions, feel free to email
your inquiries to the EOHS faculty track coordinator.
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