M.P.H. in Environmental Health

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s M.P.H. in Environmental Health Degree Program?

• An overview of the agencies that administer various health and environmental programs to prevent or control hazards in communities
• Environmental hygiene and health problems related to water supply and sanitation
• General principles and practices of environmental health risk assessment

Our M.P.H. in Environmental Health includes several foundational public health courses. You’ll study topics such as biostatistics, epidemiology, and public health administration. Within the environmental health specialization, you’ll explore how environmental factors can impact the health of entire communities. In particular, you’ll look at environmental toxins, legal and regulatory frameworks, tools for addressing water and sanitation issues in global settings, and more. To round out your degree, you’ll complete a practicum at an approved site near you and take 2 health elective courses of your choosing.

Potential Careers for M.P.H. in Environmental Health Graduates

Potential Careers:

• Air quality technician
• Environmental health inspector
• Groundwater protection specialist
• Toxicology researcher

Potential Industries/Job Settings:

Benefits of Pursuing Your Master of Public Health in Environmental Health with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• You can complete this M.P.H. in Environmental Health program in as little as 2 years!
• Liberty University’s public health degrees are accredited by CEPH, the Council on Education for Public Health.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)