Master of
Environmental and Occupational Health (M.P.H.)
About Our Environmental and Occupational Health Program
Looking to launch or advance your career in public health? Slippery Rock University’s 100% online Master of Public Health program prepares you for leadership roles through a fully accredited, practitioner-focused curriculum. With a concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health, you’ll gain the skills to address public health challenges at the community, institutional, and societal levels. The program includes a required practicum, giving you real-world experience in an applied setting so you graduate ready to make an immediate impact.
Why Get an Environmental and Occupational Health Degree?
- 100% online learning that lets you earn your degree without relocating or disrupting your career.
- Collaborate with peers through engaging group activities and discussions.
- Receive guidance from experienced faculty who bring real-world public health knowledge into the classroom.
- Prepare for key certifications like MCHES, CPH, and CIH (assuming all other requirements are met).
Accredited. Respected. Proven.
Slippery Rock University's Master of Public Health (MPH) program is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). This is the gold standard for public health education, which means our curriculum has been thoroughly reviewed and meets the highest national standards for quality. Graduating from a CEPH-accredited program ensures you're eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam and qualifies you for jobs in many federal agencies and state health departments.
Career Outcomes
An MPH with a focus on Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) prepares you for leadership roles protecting communities and workers from environmental and workplace hazards. This field is growing much faster than the national average, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting an 8% job growth for environmental scientists and specialists by 2029. Graduates are equipped with critical skills in risk assessment, industrial hygiene, policy development, and safety management, making them highly sought after by government agencies like the EPA and OSHA, state and local health departments, and private industries. This degree prepares you for in-demand roles such as:
- Environmental Health Scientist or Specialist
- Industrial Hygienist
- Occupational Health and Safety Manager
- Air Pollution Analyst or Water Quality Specialist
- Food Safety Inspector
- Emergency Management Coordinator
- Corporate Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager
- Public Health Officer for an environmental agency
Requirements
What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!
Program Director / Coordinator
Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Joseph Robare
Public Health
724.738.2943
joseph.robare@sru.edu
Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.
All applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and non-refundable application fee:
- All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better, prior to submission of application
- Official undergraduate degree transcript(s) and any graduate transcripts
- A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA in an undergraduate major
- Previous completion of a statistics course and either one social science or one natural science course
- Personal statement indicating career goals and personal philosophy related to interest in Public Health
- One electronic recommendation form that addresses the applicant’s capacity for graduate level work
Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.
Resources from SRU
From application tips to academic information and support, we provide the guidance and tools you need to start strong and stay on track. Our resources are here to help you make the most of your SRU experience.
- College of Health Professions | Public Health Sciences Department
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) | Curriculum Guide
- Environmental & Occupational Health (M.P.H.) | Fact Sheet
- Professional Licensure/Certification
- MPH Student Handbook
- MPH Student Practicum Handbook & Guidelines
- Graduate Catalog
- Graduate Admissions
- Graduate Admissions Events
