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Environmental Health Graduate Certificate

Build a strong foundation in environmental health.

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Graduate Certificate

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Description

Protecting Our Planet, Preserving Our Health: The Power of Environmental Health

Tackling environmental risks prevents diseases and promotes healthier lives. Our Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health provides the specialized knowledge and skills needed to characterize, evaluate, and mitigate human health risks from environmental and occupational exposures.

Degree Types

Program Details

Degree Types

Certificate

Degree Level graduate

Available asGraduate Certificate

College College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Public Health and Environmental Studies Department

Campus

Eau Claire

Offered

On Campus

Online

Requires a minor No

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Hallmarks

Alexis Boehm 2023 ENPH research presentation

Elevate or Diversify Your Career

Our Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health supports professional development, leadership, and advancement among the environmental health workforce in our communities and region. It’s a great opportunity for existing professionals to enhance their career, as well as for others who wish to diversify their knowledge and skills — including graduate students in the MPH and other degree programs at UWEC.

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Fully Transferrable into MPH

Our Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health is a cost-effective way to build a strong foundation in the field of public health. If you want to continue your educational journey in public health, you can apply your certificate credits toward a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.

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"Green" Job Skills in High Demand

The need for sustainability jobs currently exceeds the number of candidates with the right skillsets — making our grads highly desirable.

World Economic Forum

Silver Rating in Sustainability

The STARS global sustainability standard is measured by assessing sustainability practices in academics, engagement, operations, innovation, and leadership.

Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)

Investing in the Health Sciences

UWEC was awarded $340.3 million to build a state-of-the-art Science and Health Sciences Building for students pursuing STEM careers.

Explore 230 Acres of Nature

Our lower campus is surrounded by Putnam Park, a peaceful natural area, just steps away from your classes and activities.

Ranked a Top Green College

UWEC is among the most environmentally responsible universities in the nation.

Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges 2025

Courses information

SampleCourses

Our 12-credit hour graduate certificate can be earned 100% online. In addition to the two core courses, you’ll choose two elective courses to personalize your professional development.

Here are a few courses in Environmental Health Graduate Certificate at UW-Eau Claire.

PH 715

Environmental and Occupational Health

This course investigates physical, chemical and biological hazards in food, air, water and soil associated with adverse human health effects. Exposure to hazards among the general population and in occupational settings will be explored. Students will learn approaches to mitigating risk and environmental contamination. The course introduces students to careers in Environmental Occupational Health.

PH 720

Biostatistics for Population Health

Biostatistical concepts and methods used in public and population health sciences. Emphasizes application, interpretation for practice, and statistical literacy.

PH 725

Principles of Epidemiology

Descriptive and analytical epidemiological methods used in public health practice. Emphasizes application, interpretation, and epidemiological literacy.

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