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Master of Public Health (MPH) in Environmental Health Science & Policy
The Environmental and Occupational Health Department engages with colleagues, communities, and society at large to advance health and sustainability. Department members address topics from sustainable cities and food systems to solutions to workplace hazards. Students in the GW Environmental Health Science and Policy program arrive with a passion for promoting health, and graduate with the skills to improve the health and safety of workplaces, communities, and the global environment.
Unique Strengths of GW’s Program
Classes address both the science and policy behind pressing environmental challenges, and our DC location makes it easy to participate in and learn from organizations with national and global impact. Students gain in-depth understanding of the development of policies and practices that have major impacts on the health of our air, water, food, and workplaces.
Faculty and Advising
EOH faculty members are nationally recognized as researchers and leaders, and often share their expertise with congressional committees, federal agencies, national and international public health entities, and the media. They are committed teachers and advisors, and our department’s low student-to-faculty ratio lets us offer students ongoing, personalized mentoring.
Research and Professional Development
Many current students work in environmental health-relevant positions outside of GW, and some on departmental research projects. Our department’s field-based practicum provides students with hands-on, relevant work experience in diverse settings, including federal agencies, advocacy organizations, international entities, and national scientific bodies. With our wealth of faculty experience, we can help students arrange field placements that suit their personal goals.
Career Preparation
Students leave our program well prepared for careers in policy and practice. Our graduates work in a diversity of professional settings, including organizations and government agencies such as the EPA, World Bank, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, OSHA, and state and local public health departments.
Want to learn more about the field of environmental health? Check out this 13-minute video from the American Public Health Association's Environment Section.