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Accelerated Programs

AMP--Public Health: Environmental Health

 Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMP IU) allow qualified IU students to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just 5 years. AMP IU is a great option for students who want to:

  • Stand out in the job market
  • Save time and money
  • Diversify or enhance their educational background

 

Description of Program

The Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Public Health: Environmental Health at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) enables motivated students to enhance their bachelor’s degree by earning an M.P.H. in Environmental Health in just one year.

To be eligible for the AMP in Environmental Health, you must:

  • Be a third-year (junior status) IU Bloomington student
  • Have a GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Be on track to complete one of the following degrees:
    • B.A. or B.S. Anthropology
    • B.A. or B.S. Biology
    • B.A. or B.S. Chemistry
    • B.A. or B.S. Human Biology

Key program benefits include:

  • Pursue your bachelor’s and master’s degrees consecutively, maintaining academic momentum and staying fully immersed in your studies without interruption.
  • Enjoy a smooth transition from undergraduate- to graduate-level coursework, simplifying your academic journey.
  • Complete both degrees in a shorter timeframe, setting you apart from graduates with only a bachelor’s degree and giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.

Degree Requirements

  • Fulfill all of the following requirements
  • Must maintain Program GPA of at least 3.000
  • Minimum grade of C
  • At least 44 credits in total
  • Credits may not double count with other programs unless specified otherwise
  • With BL-Anthropology BA and BL-Chemistry BA and BL-Biology BA and BL-Human Biology BA, double counting rules apply as follows:
    • Up to 12 credits may double count with other programs unless specified otherwise
    • Credits that count towards Integrated Public Health Core (12 credits) : 12 credits

                               SPH-X601

                               SPH-X650

                               SPH-X660

                               SPH-X685

 

 



Special Opportunities

 Graduates with environmental health degrees are more likely to get hired soon after graduation. There is a national shortage of trained environmental health professionals. The number of environmental health threats continues to grow: E-coli outbreaks, West Nile Virus, devastating events such as September 11th, & Hurricane Katrina, bring about environmental health threats that calls for an increase in the number of people trained to address these issues. We need more people to choose a career in environmental health to protect human health and the environment.

Careers

Environmental health professionals work in a variety of settings, including:

  • State, county and city health agencies
  • Environmental consulting companies
  • Private corporations
  • Federal government
  • International organizations
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Academia (colleges and universities)

An environmental health specialist is a general term for someone who inspects environmental health systems to make sure they are in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. These regulations are set by the government to keep citizens safe and healthy. Responsibilities often include:

  • Reviewing permits
  • Collecting and interpreting data
  • Investigating complaints
  • Monitoring
  • Educating
  • Performing inspections

 

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