The Division of Occupational and Environmental Health sponsors the following occupational health degrees and programs within the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Master of Occupational Health
The purpose of the Master of Occupational Health (MOH) degree program is to train occupational health professionals interested in a career in one of the fields of occupational health practice or research. Degree requirements include coursework in occupational epidemiology, biostatistics, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, toxicology, administration, and management. The degree program currently offers six emphases and it is possible to complete the MOH degree program in one year of full-time study.
Master of Science in Occupational Health
The Master of Science in Occupational Health (MSOH) degree program currently offers five emphases. The MSOH degree can typically be completed within two years if enrolled as a full-time student and requires submission of a research-based master’s project or thesis.
Online-Distanced Based
The purpose of the Master of Occupational Health (MOH) Online-Distanced Based degree program is to train health professionals who either (i) have a terminal degree (MD, DO, DVM, DDS or PhD degree) or (ii) have a bachelor’s or other degree and experience in OEHS such as current employment with a goal to further his/her career in occupational health practice or research.The degree program currently offers two emphases and it is possible to complete the MOH degree program in one year of full-time study.
Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational & Environmental Health (PhD)
The PhD Degree in Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) prepares individuals interested in pursuing careers in occupational health for positions such as research, academia, and or placement in prominent businesses, insurers, and government positions that require doctoral level training.
Graduate Certificate of Occupational Safety and Health
The purpose of the Graduate Certificate of Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) is to help meet graduate-level regional and national needs for personnel trained in various areas related to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). This certification (COSH) may also meet the academic requirements for physicians working in OSH who seek Board Certification in Preventive Medicine in the specialty of Occupational Medicine through the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Physicians interested in pursuing a certificate program should discuss the applicability of COSH coursework for meeting the requirements through the residency program in which they plan to matriculate.
NIEHS Hazwoper Training
The P2R Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training (P2R) is a partnership between the University of Texas School of Public Health's Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health and the University of Utah's Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, currently known as the Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (P2R) Academy. The P2R Academy offers hazardous materials worker training and a HazMat Leadership Academy designed for current or aspiring managers and leaders.
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Special Course Fees:
| Course Code | Course Name | Section | Term | Fee | Instructor | Approved Uses by Instructor | Review and Approval Date |
| OEHS 6715 | Occ Health and Safety | 001 | Spring 2022 | $150.00 | Dr. M. Cheng | Department Posters | Sept. 2023 |
| OEHS 6751 | Advanced IH | 001 | Spring 2022 | $150.00 | Dr. D. Sleeth | i. Consumable Instructional Materials such as the following: lab or studio supplies, breakage, photo lab materials, films, chemicals, electronic kits. Ii. Use of Specialized Facilities such as the following: key deposits, darkrooms, practice rooms, special equipment, studios and laboratories. iii. Instructional Materials & Services such as the following: film and tapes, private instruction, etc. iv. Curriculum Enhancement such as the following: field trips, trail fees, leadership seminars. v. Other Specialized Services such as testing and exam fees |
Sept. 2023 |
| OEHS 6810 | Occupational Health Psych | 001 | Spring 2022 | $113.00 | Dr. J. Allen | Fees are used to support the purchase of course materials and experiential learning opportunities, including site visits related to Occupational Health Psychology jobs. | Sept. 2023 |
| OEHS 6976 | Funded Project Research - MSOH | 001 | Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 | $750.00 | Dr. K. Hegmann | Special course fees for the following: Consumable instruction materials, special equipment, leadership seminars, trail and exam fees. | Sept. 2023 |