Certificate of Advanced Study in Environment Health
Syracuse University
Date Posted: June 13, 2022
Submitted by: Lillian Makhoul
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Environmental Studies & Sciences,
Health Sciences & Medicine
Tags:
environmental health,
toxicology
Program Type: Graduate Certificate/Diploma
Description
The Certificate of Advanced Study in Environmental Health will provide students interested in careers in environmental health an opportunity to gain formal recognition for an academic specialization in this area. It will also provide the academic content to prepare students to sit for the Certificate Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Examination. The program features academic coursework that will develop quantitative problem-solving skills in risk analysis, toxicology, and the modeling of the fate and transport of toxic substances in the environment. The program coursework also covers the key policy, legal and management issues necessary for the development of safe and sustainable strategies for the handling of toxic substances.