该专业有13门必修课，一门必修课和4门必修课。环境卫生专业可取得理学学士学位，并满足罗切斯特课程的自然科学要求。该专业的主要目标：了解人为因素和环境因素如何导致人类接触环境毒素和病原体整合多个学科以增进对环境健康接触及其后果的理解，并支持适当的分析和解决问题的方法认识社会，经济和社会文化创造和解决环境健康问题。环境健康被定义为通过识别和评估可能对人体健康有害的环境源和有害物质来预防人类伤害和疾病并促进福祉的科学和实践。环境卫生专业是一门跨学科课程，为自然科学奠定了坚实的基础，与公共卫生相关的科学具有广泛的
At Rochester, the study of public health incorporates both the science and art of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through education and research.<br>Our interdisciplinary undergraduate program in public health features:<br>A comprehensive set of course offerings drawing on expertise from many departments on the River Campus and the Medical Center. Educational programs in the Department of Public Health Sciences that are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The study of public health provides a rich intellectual framework for the multidisciplinary study of some of society's most challenging problems.<br>As a student in the public health undergraduate program, you will develop the skills to understand and respond to health challenges that arise in local, regional, and global populations. Our program builds on existing faculty expertise and research strengths in Arts, Sciences and Engineering and at the Medical Center. As a result, you can:<br>Explore your interests in community health from a variety of perspectives, including natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.<br>Choose a major, minor, or complete a cluster within the program.<br>Integrate your major with an interest in the health professions, such as medical or dental school.<br>Participate in credit-bearing internships, adding real-world experience to your resume.<br>Conduct research alongside experienced faculty.