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Is environmental health the right course of study for me?

One way to evaluate your compatibility with environmental health as a course of study is to take an Environmental Health Career Interest Survey. Our program is probably an excellent fit for you, if:

you enjoy problem-solving, biological and physical sciences, meeting and helping people, educating the public, making a difference and improving our environment
you are interested in how environmental conditions affect human health
you are looking for a career that involves field work
you want a dynamic career where no two days are the same
you want an abundance of diverse career opportunities available to you nationwide

What are CSU and Fort Collins like?

The university’s 70-acre site is picturesque and rich with the beautify of the Rocky Mountain region
CSU is home to nearly 25,000 students, over 300 student clubs and numerous campus events and student activities
Students have access to state-of-the-art university resources and facilities in a bustling community of 125,000 people where culture, art and science converge to create a wonderful and stimulating life
Fort Collins is a bike-friendly community where residents have nearby access to outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, camping, whitewater rafting and kayaking, along with multiple ski resorts within a two-hour drive
Fort Collins was rated Money Magazine’s #2 Best Place to Live in America in 2008 and has an average of 300 days of sunshine per year
See www.colostate.edu and www.ftcollins.com for more information

Environmental Health Course Work

BACKGROUND COURSES

• General Biology I and II with Labs
   (LIFE 102 and LIFE 103)
• General Chemistry I and II with Labs
   (CHEM 111, 112 and CHEM 113, 114)
• Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab
   (CHEM 341, CHEM 343 and CHEM 344)
• Biochemistry
   (BC 351)
• General Physics I and II with Labs
   (PH 121, 122)
• Principles of Physiology
   (BMS 300)
• General Microbiology with Lab
   (MIP 300, 302)
• Introduction to Biostatistics
   (STAT 307)
• Calculus for Biological Scientists
   (MATH 155)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COURSES

• Environmental Health
   (ERHS 220)
• Environmental Health Field Methods
   (ERHS 230)
• Introduction to Radiation Biology
   (ERHS 300)
• Environmental Health Water Quality
   (ERHS 320)
• Principles of Epidemiology
   (ERHS 332)
• Industrial Hygiene and Air
   (ERHS 350)
• Environmental Health and Waste Management
   (ERHS 410)
• Environmental Toxicology
   (ERHS 446)
• Environmental Health Seminar
   (ERHS 492)
• Environmental Health Internship
   (ERHS 487)
• Fundamental of Ergonomics
   (ERHS 405) - elective
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
   (ERHS 407) - elective
• Human Disease and the Environment
   (ERHS 430) – elective
• Environmental Contaminants–Exposure and Fate
   (ERHS 448) - elective

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INTERNSHIP

Students gain valuable experience through a required 300-hour internship at a private sector company, environmental or public health agency, or public/private research entity. (ERHS 487)