Environmental Health Degree

The environmental health program at Middlesex Community 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer environmental health degrees.

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Middlesex Community College

36 1st Avenue, Boston, MA

Middlesex Community College was founded in 1970 in Bedford, Massachusetts. The school has expanded its operations and locations, offering its services to a wider area. Over the years the school has purchased properties with the intent to expand not only its area of coverage, but to offer new opportunities. For instance, a recent purchase of an old Boston and Maine Railroad depot will be converted into a performing arts center.

Academics

MCC offers degree and certificate programs for its students. Degree programs can be used for transfer into a four year institution. The certificate programs, along with some degree programs, educate students in the skills necessary to begin working immediately in their field of study after graduation. Both types of programs allow the use of received credits to further their education in the future.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Graphic Design
• Human Services
• Psychology
• Studio Art

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll must have a school diploma or GED, and complete the admissions application. Once submitted the student should meet with a counselor to discuss enrollment in a given program and the courses necessary. Financial aid applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility. Students receiving financial aid must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in order to continue to do so. SAP is determined by credits attempted and GPA.

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).