BS Environmental Health Science - Ergonomics

Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) is a multidisciplinary program at Clarkson University focused on the study of how the natural and built environment impacts human health. In this continually evolving field, students study human exposure to chemicals and biological agents, indoor air quality, water quality, air quality assessments in communities downwind of factories or busy highways, hazardous waste site assessment, and environmental sustainability. EHS practitioners anticipate, measure, and control hazardous biological, chemical, and physical agents. EHS specialists work closely with engineers, occupational health physicians, safety specialists, and physical therapists to identify the chemical and physical agents responsible for disease in our living environments, as well as hazard control and management strategies.

The EHS curriculum is rigorous and effectively prepares students to work in the important area of environmental health and safety. In addition, the EHS curriculum is well suited as a preparatory degree for students interested in pursuing a professional degree in health sciences, including physical therapy, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary school. The program in Environmental Health Science stresses a strong background in the basic sciences, specific course work in environmental health and safety, and industrial hygiene experience gained through laboratory exercises in environmental monitoring, field trips, co‐op and internships.

The vision of Clarkson University's Environmental Health Science Program is to promote the prevention of illness and injury due to environmental and occupational hazards through education, training, and applied research.