The Environmental Public Health Sciences concentration is housed within the department of global health and anticipates the global marketplace demand for expertise in both environmental health research and practice, focusing on developing skills in analyzing and managing complex issues through both research and applied practice.As a student in the program, you’ll develop a deep understanding of current global policy and practice, and the ability to advance sustainable, equitable, scalable solutions to environmental challenges. Your core and elective courses will encompass Systems Science, Applied Global Health, and Sustainability.<br><br>When you graduate with the Environmental Public Health Sciences concentration, you’ll be prepared to take on leadership roles in public health settings around the globe. You’ll stand out to employers with a skillset that has both breadth and depth, including the following competencies.<br>Describe the origin and pathways of contaminants in the environment and the mechanisms through which they are introduced<br>Identify the direct and indirect effects of environmental hazards on humans and ecological systems<br>Assess the qualitative and quantitative aspects of exposure, dose response, and risk characterization of environmental agents<br>Critically evaluate, synthesize, and interpret scientific findings in the environmental health literature, including relevant topics in epidemiology, toxicology, engineering, and medicine<br>Specify approaches for assessing, preventing, and controlling environmental hazards that pose risk to human health and safety<br>Define the role and impact of national and international environmental health regulatory programs, agencies, and organizations