Environmental Health Degree

The environmental health program at Little Big Horn College prepares students for careers as program managers in state and federal health agencies and non-profit agencies. The program focuses on application of environmental sciences, public health, the biomedical sciences, and environmental toxicology to the study of environmental factors affecting human health and related ecological issues. Program courses include: epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, public policy analysis, risk assessment, communications, environmental law, food protection, solid and hazardous waste management, water quality, and housing quality. Get more details below including other Montana colleges that offer environmental health degrees.

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Little Big Horn College

Also known as Helena College

1115 N Roberts Street, Helena, MT

As the name suggests, Little Big Horn College is located near little big horn River to the south of Montana in a very good environment for learning. Its core area of study is liberal arts, which is based on the cultural studies of the Crow Indian people.  The institution, LBHC, has a large Crow Indian Tribe membership in its student body.

The institution has adequate space for expansion and possesses state-of-the-art facilities necessary to foster student achievement. This expansion will allow students to graduate when they are really qualified in their areas of specialization. Among the courses being offered at LBHC include; Agriculture (especially Livestock Management), Crow Studies, Business Administration, Mathematics, Science, Information Systems and Early Childhood Education to mention a few.

The college has well-organized recreational activities that keep students fit, clubs for students to explore their talents and interests, and online learning systems for some of the courses offered. Good examples of such courses that can be taken online include Information Systems Studies, Programming and Computer Studies. There are no application charges and the college also gives some financial assistance to students who qualify.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Helena College offers an associate's degree program in environmental health.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Epidemiologists

Description

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Description

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).