Environmental Health Degree

The environmental health program at East Central University 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer environmental health degrees.

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East Central University

700 College Road, Warner, OK

East Central University is a public school that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Ada, OK, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at ECU exceeds four thousand annually.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students admitted to ECU have an SAT score in a range of 860 - 1100, or an ACT composite score between 18 - 23. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 72 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at ecok.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $5,200 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $12,000 per year. Student housing is available for students and costs about $1,900 each year. Students enrolled at East Central University may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The ECU Tigers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students can take a look at the school's www.ecok.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. East Central University offers a bachelor's degree program in environmental health.

Students by Gender (2019)

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).