The M.S. degree program in Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) is a specialized course of study providing students the opportunity to develop applicable skills and expertise in a selected subject area. It is designed for individuals needing graduate training for employment in jobs involving worker health and safety, health hazard communication, health risk assessment and environmental analysis of toxicants, including related areas of administration and technical sales. Potential employers include academia, industry, consulting firms, trade associations and local, state and federal governmental agencies. The expansion of regulations in occupational safety and health and environmental protection provides increased career opportunities for individuals trained in various aspects of environmental health sciences.
The program of study, which may be full-time or part-time, emphasizes an understanding of how to apply appropriate scientific methodology to the solution of real world environmental problems. It provides the student with a basic background in areas of environmental pollution, toxicology and biostatistics, and also with practical knowledge on how to present scientific data and how to properly interpret scientific reports. Beyond this, the course of study is individualized to the needs and interests of the particular student. To this end, students may take relevant courses in other schools within the University, for example, in environmental management and planning, environmental law, risk assessment and environmental impact assessment.
New York University
School of Medicine
57 Old Forge Road
Tuxedo, NY 10987
www.nyu.edu
Beverly S. Cohen, PhD
(845) 731-3570
cohenb@env.med.nyu.edu
