The masters degree program in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences was one of the original programs established at the Hunter College Institute of Health Sciences in 1971. The program's first director was Dr. George J. Kupchik, a New York City environmental engineer and public health sanitarian. The initial focus was two fold; to develop specialists in environmental impact assessment and to train teachers seeking careers in environmental education.
The industrial hygiene / occupational health curriculum was added in the early 1970's with the formation of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The program is part of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - NY/NJ Educational Resource Center since 1971 and receives government support to train and develop industrial hygiene specialists. Today the EOHS graduate program is one of the largest in the School of Health Sciences and is recognized as a leader in environmental and occupational health education in the NY/NJ metropolitan area.
The program is designed for individuals seeking careers as environmental and/or occupational health professionals. While emphasizing the recognition, evaluation and control of environmental and occupational factors affecting health, the curriculum also includes consideration of economic, sociopolitical, and regulatory issues. Offerings are designed so that students may pursue a broad course of study in environmental health science or may specialize in industrial hygiene. Internship opportunities are available with numerous outside organizations as well as research with faculty members. All courses are held in the evening and studies can be pursued on a full or part-time basis.
CUNY, Hunter College (ABET-MS)
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Program
School of Health Sciences
425 East 25th Street
New York, NY 10010
www.hunter.cuny.edu/health/eohs
Jack Caravanos, DrPH, CIH, CSP
(212) 481-5119
jcaravan@hunter.cuny.edu
