This concentration in the Health Department  is designed for students interested in seeking careers as environmental health specialists or public health sanitarians. Such professionals apply the principles of the natural and social sciences to the detection, evaluation, control and management of those factors in the environment which influence health. These professionals typically work in governmental agencies or industry.

Career Potential

• Public health sanitarian with a county health department
• Specialist with governmental agencies such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Environmental Protection Agency
• Environmental specialist with businesses and corporations
• Emergency management and response specialist