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Description
Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Sciences & Policy: The undergraduate degree in Environmental Science & Policy (ESP) is a Bachelor of Science degree. This unique interdisciplinary program incorporates courses from various colleges across the university. Although there are courses in the core of ESP, the degree also offers students the opportunity to choose an area of concentration. The curriculum has two sub concentrations, one in environmental science and one in environmental policy. Students in both concentrations take supporting courses in physical and natural science, statistics, policy and ethics. In addition, students select electives to strengthen their knowledge within their concentration. Seniors complete a research project or perform an internship in one of a variety of government agencies or private companies.
Master Of Public Health: The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is the primary professional degree in public health. The program provides a set of skills and principles essential for students who intend to apply their training in a professional setting, provide leadership in a specific health specialty, and improve and protect the health and well being of populations. All MPH students complete coursework designed to prepare public health professionals to actively and effectively contribute to population-based, culturally appropriate, and innovative approaches concerning current and emerging public health problem.
Master of Science in Public Health: The Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) degree provides a focus in research design, data collection, analysis and application of research in public health intended to improve and protect the health of populations. The program is designed for students with good quantitative and/or qualitative skills and an interest in the science of public health and a comprehensive research experience. Students are prepared for research roles in academic or professional public health careers by incorporating epidemiological principles and biostatistical methods with their focus within the core areas of public health.
Accreditation
The Environmental Sciences & Policy program falls under the University of South Florida's Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation. The College of Public Health is fully accredited by The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Admission Information
For consideration of admission into a Master’s degree program, applicants must complete the University Of South Florida graduate application. Information, forms, and fee requirements for admission can be found on the Graduate Admissions page at http://www.grad.usf.edu/newsite/admissions/main.asp.
Admission Requirements
This program provides opportunities for students to enroll in a MPH or MSPH program in the college of public health at the beginning of their senior year. Eligible seniors complete up to 20 graduate credits in public health that count toward the bachelor's degree as well as an MPH or MSPH. admission requirements include:
- minimum verbal score of 450 and minimum quantitative score of 550 on the graduate record exam (GRE) general test, or a mean MCAT of 8;
- good academic standing in the undergraduate program;
- senior status at the start of the program;
- two letters of recommendation from undergraduate faculty;
- transcripts from all institutions of higher learning;
- a one-page career goal statement;
- approval by the environmental and occupational health student affairs and admission committee; and
- approval by the college and graduate school.
Degree Program Requirements
Degree Requirements For B.S. In Environmental Science & Policy - 65 Hours Total
Eight of the following courses are required for the dual degree program. These eight courses (as determined by a student’s undergraduate advisor) will be completed during a student’s junior and senior year. While students are completing these requirements for their BS degree in environmental science & policy, they will be taking courses that count toward the MPH/MSPH degree.
Env 2001 & 2001 Intro To Environmental Science & Lab
Evr 2861 Intro To Environmental Policy
Chm 2045 &2045 Chemistry 1 & Lab
Chm 2046 &2046 Chemistry 2 & Lab
Bsc 2010 & 2010 Biology 1 & Lab
Bsc 2011 & 2011 Biology 2 & Lab
Pup 4203 Environmental Politics & Policy
Phi 3640 Environmental Ethics
Evr 4921 Esp SeminarChoose One:
Mac 2241 Life Science Calculus 1
Mac 2311 Calculus 1
Mac 2281 Engineering Calculus 1Choose One:
Sta 2023 Intro To Statistics
Qmb 2100 Business & Economics Statistics
Egn 3443 Engineering StatisticsChoose One:
Gly 2010 & 2015 Dynamic Earth & Lab
Gyl 2100 & 2015 History Earth/Life & Lab
Phy 2048 & 2048 General Physics & Lab
Phy 2053 & 2053 General Physics 2 & LabChoose One:
Evr 4910 Esp Senior Project
Evr 4940 Esp Senior InternshipDegree Requirements For The M.P.H. In Environmental Health - 42 Hours Total
College Core Courses:
PHC 6000 Epidemiology
PHC 6050 Biostatistics I
PHC 6102 Principles Of Health Policy And Management
PHC 6356 Environmental And Occupational Health
PHC 6410 Social & Behavioral Sciences Applied To HealthRequired Concentration Courses:
PHC 6301 Water Pollution And Treatment
PHC 6310 Environmental And Occupational Toxicology
PHC 6303 Community Air Pollution
PHC 6512 Vectors Of Human Disease
PHC 6305 Environmental Analytical Lab
PHC 6930 EOH Public Health Seminar (Or Approved Substitute)Two Electives
Culminating Experience
PHC 6945 Supervised Field Experience (2-12)
PHC 6977 Special Project For Mph Students (3)
Comprehensive Exam (No Credit)Degree Requirements For The M.S.P.H. In Environmental Health - 42 Hours Total
College Core Courses
PHC 6000 Epidemiology
PHC 6050 Biostatistics I
PHC 6356 Environmental And Occupational HealthRequired Concentration Courses
PHC 6301 Water Pollution And Treatment
PHC 6310 Environmental And Occupational Toxicology
PHC 6303 Community Air Pollution
PHC 6512 Vectors Of Human Disease
PHC 6305 Environmental Analytical Lab
PHC 6051 Biostatistics Ii
PHC 6930 EOH Public Health Seminar (Or Approved Substitute)
Three Electives
Culminating Experience
PHC 6971 Thesis For MSPH Students (6)
Comprehensive Exam (No Credit)
Contact Information
Environmental Sciences & Policy
Dr. Connie Mizak
PH: 813-974-3101
FAX: 813-974-4808
cmizak@cas.usf.edu
Department Website: http://www.cas.usf.edu/geography/Public Health
Dr. Kay Perrin
PH: 813-974-6704
FAX: 813-974-8121
kperrin@health.usf.edu