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Web site: http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/oeh The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health focuses on assessment of risk factors in the physical environment and their relationship to disease--particularly health problems of agricultural and industrial workers. Students are guided by faculty members whose research interests include rural health care delivery, agricultural health, environmental health, occupational medicine, occupational lung disease, mammalian toxicology, inhalation toxicology, ergonomics, indoor air quality, occupational injury, injury epidemiology, injury prevention programs, aerosol physics, air and water quality, environmental chemistry, analytical toxicology, and environmental health in developing countries. Graduate Programs
The department offers a joint master's degree program with the Graduate College's School of Urban and Regional Planning; see "Joint M.S./M.A. or M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning" below. It also offers two subtracks for the Master of Public Health: the ergonomics subtrack and the occupational and environmental health subtrack; see "M.P.H. Subtracks" below. In addition, it participates in the College of Public Health's graduate Certificate in Agricultural Safety and Health; see Agricultural Safety and Health in the Catalog. Individuals who are not enrolled in one of the department's degree programs but wish to take courses offered by the department may apply for professional improvement status. The department also offers an occupational medicine residency training program. Master of ScienceThe Master of Science program in occupational and environmental health requires a minimum of 38 s.h. of graduate credit. It is offered with two optional subtracks: agricultural safety and health and industrial hygiene. The M.S. with agricultural safety and health subtrack requires a minimum of 40 s.h. of graduate credit; the M.S. with industrial hygiene subtrack requires a minimum of 43 s.h. of graduate credit. All M.S. students are required to complete a thesis. The M.S. in occupational and environmental health without a subtrack requires the following work. CORE COURSESStudents must complete all of the following courses.
ELECTIVESCredit earned in elective courses and the thesis completes the 38 s.h. required for the degree. Students work with their advisors to select electives appropriate for their professional goals. THESISA thesis is required. Students may earn a maximum of 6 s.h. for the thesis. Additional thesis credit may be allowed for students who earn more than 38 s.h.
M.S. with Subtrack in Agricultural Safety and HealthThe M.S. with subtrack in agricultural safety and health requires a minimum of 40 s.h. of graduate credit. The program prepares students for careers in education, health care, insurance, and agribusiness as specialists in agricultural safety and health. The M.S. in occupational and environmental health with the agricultural safety and health subtrack requires the following work. SUBTRACK COREStudents must complete all of the following courses.
One of these:
ELECTIVESCredit earned in elective courses and the thesis completes the 38 s.h. required for the degree. Agricultural safety and health subtrack students must complete elective course work from one of five focus areas. The amount of credit required varies by focus area, as follows. Industrial hygiene: 9 s.h. THESISA thesis is required. Students earn a minimum of 3 s.h. for the thesis.
M.S. with Subtrack in Industrial HygieneThe M.S. with subtrack in industrial hygiene requires a minimum of 43 s.h. of graduate credit. The program prepares students for careers in industrial hygiene as well as the broad field of occupational and environmental health. Career opportunities are available in health and safety departments of industries; in consulting firms; in academic institutions; and in local, state, and federal public health agencies. The M.S. in occupational and environmental health with the industrial hygiene subtrack requires the following work. SUBTRACK COREStudents must complete all of the following courses.
ELECTIVESCredit in elective courses and the thesis completes the 43 s.h. required for the degree. Students work with their advisors to select electives appropriate for their professional goals. THESISA thesis is required. Students may earn a maximum of 6 s.h. for the thesis.
Joint M.S./M.A. or M.S. in Urban and Regional PlanningThe joint Master of Science in occupational and environmental health/Master of Arts or Master of Science in urban and regional planning requires 65 s.h. of graduate credit. Separate application to each degree program is required; applicants must be admitted to both programs before they may be admitted to the joint degree program. For information about the graduate programs in planning, see Urban and Regional Planning (Graduate College) in the Catalog. M.P.H. SubtracksThe Department of Occupational and Environmental Health offers two subtracks for the Master of Public Health: the ergonomics subtrack and the occupational and environmental health subtrack. The ergonomics subtrack focuses on understanding how workplace environments contribute to musculoskeletal injuries and illness and on control of workplace risk factors. Graduates are prepared to work in industry and government agencies or pursue further academic training. The occupational and environmental health subtrack provides a broad perspective on public health and career preparation for a variety of professional positions in occupational and environmental health. For detailed information about the M.P.H. degree, see Master of Public Health Program in the Catalog. Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy program in occupational and environmental health requires 72 s.h. of graduate credit. The program prepares students for professional and academic careers in environmental and occupational health. It is offered with two optional subtracks: agricultural safety and health, and industrial hygiene. All doctoral students must complete a dissertation—a substantial scholarly treatise. The Ph.D. in occupational and environmental health without a subtrack requires the following work. CORE COURSESStudents must complete all of the following courses.
ELECTIVESStudents must earn a minimum of 24 s.h. in non-research-related courses, including classroom courses or equivalent web-based courses. Students work with their advisors to select courses appropriate for their professional goals. RESEARCH CREDITStudents earn the remaining credit for the Ph.D. by completing any combination of the following courses or other classroom courses. All Ph.D. students must complete a dissertation.
Ph.D. with Subtrack in Agricultural Safety and HealthThe Ph.D. with subtrack in agricultural safety and health prepares doctoral students for academic, research, and policy-making careers in occupational and environmental health, with specialty in agricultural safety and health. The Ph.D. in occupational and environmental health with the agricultural safety and health subtrack requires the following work. SUBTRACK COREStudents must complete all of the following courses.
One of these:
ELECTIVESAgricultural safety and health subtrack students must complete elective course work from one of five focus areas. The amount of credit required varies by focus area, as follows. Industrial hygiene: 24 s.h. RESEARCH CREDITStudents earn the remaining credit for the Ph.D. by completing any combination of the following courses or other classroom courses. All Ph.D. students must complete a dissertation.
Ph.D. with Subtrack in Industrial HygieneThe Ph.D. with subtrack in industrial hygiene provides doctoral students with specialized knowledge in industrial hygiene in addition to their expertise in the broad field of occupational and environmental health. The Ph.D. in occupational and environmental health with the industrial hygiene subtrack requires the following work. SUBTRACK COREStudents must complete all of the following courses.
One of these:
ELECTIVESStudents must earn a minimum of 12 s.h. in non-research-related courses, including classroom courses or equivalent web-based courses. Students work with their advisors to select courses appropriate for their professional goals. RESEARCH CREDITStudents earn the remaining credit for the Ph.D. by completing any combination of the following courses or other classroom courses. All Ph.D. students must complete a dissertation.
AdmissionThe occupational and environmental health faculty takes several factors into consideration when evaluating applications for admission, including Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test scores, grade-point averages, letters of recommendation, intent and motivation for graduate study, and research interests. A student with deficiencies in one area may be admitted if all other components of his or her application are very strong. All M.S. and Ph.D. program applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree and have a cumulative g.p.a. of at least 3.00 (M.S. applicants) or at least 3.25 (Ph.D. applicants). All applicants must have taken the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test. A GRE combined verbal and quantitative score of 299 (1050 on the old test) or higher is recommended for applicants to the M.S. program; a combined verbal and quantitative score of 302 (1100 on the old test) or higher is recommended for applicants to the Ph.D. program. For applicants who have not taken the GRE, the department considers scores from other standardized tests, such as the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, or New Zealand must score at least 600 (paper-based) or 100 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants who score 550-599 (paper-based) or 81-99 (Internet-based) are required to take English fluency courses. Applicants who score below those ranges are not considered for admission. Undergraduate preparation for M.S. applicants must include course work in mathematics, biology, chemistry, and either physical sciences or engineering, depending on the applicant's chosen specialty area. M.S. applicants who intend to pursue the industrial hygiene subtrack also must have taken physics and mathematics through calculus; course work in biology, microbiology, and computer programming is highly recommended. Completion of the M.S. program before beginning Ph.D. study is recommended. Undergraduate preparation for doctoral applicants must include at least two semesters of chemistry, one semester of physics, and one semester of calculus. Course work in biological sciences, microbiology, and computer programming are highly recommended, particularly for students interested in some specialized areas. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College or the Graduate College section of the Catalog. Students may enter the graduate programs only in the fall. February 1 is the priority application deadline for consideration for financial support; May 1 is the final application deadline. Financial SupportSeveral graduate student awards, including tuition and stipend support, are available for individuals interested in industrial hygiene, agricultural safety and health, ergonomics, occupational epidemiology, or occupational injury prevention. Both stipend and tuition support are available for all occupational medicine residents. Full-time graduate students in good academic standing (those not admitted on conditional status) are eligible for a stipend and tuition support. All other students are eligible for tuition support only; requests are considered case-by-case. All recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Postdoctoral PositionsThe College of Public Health's Environmental Health Sciences Training Program offers postdoctoral positions in environmental health/toxicology. Appointments are made for two years with the possibility of an additional year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Residency ProgramIn cooperation with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, the department offers residency training in occupational medicine for physicians seeking specialty training in occupational medicine. For information contact the director of the Occupational Medicine Residency Program. Facilities and ResourcesThe Department of Occupational and Environmental Health is housed in the College of Public Health Building, on the University's health sciences campus, and at the Institute for Rural and Environmental Health, at the University of Iowa Research Park. College of Public Health-based laboratory facilities give researchers and students access to cutting-edge technologies for the study of occupational and environmental health. The Inhalation Toxicology Facility provides a full array of inhalation toxicology, aerosol science, and bioaerosol assay services. A primary focus of the facility is the study of toxicants found in the agricultural environment and related exposure situations. The facility is particularly well-equipped for studying organic dusts and bioaerosols. The Occupational Hygiene Laboratory provides expertise and equipment for exposure assessment in occupational settings. The laboratory offers a range of sample collection capabilities and an extensive inventory of sampling equipment. Field and laboratory services available through the laboratory support exposure-response studies and control technology development studies in a variety of occupational arenas, including agriculture, construction, and indoor environments (home and office). A computer laboratory is available for student use, and a library collection is located at the Institute for Rural and Environmental Health. Heartland Center for Occupational Health and SafetyThe Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety, one of 17 education and research centers funded by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, provides training, education, and outreach. Its program areas are occupational health nursing, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, ergonomics, agricultural safety and health, occupational injury prevention research, occupational epidemiology, and continuing education/outreach. Courses
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