BS in Environmental Science: Environmental Health

Loyola University of Chicago

Environmental degradation significantly impacts human health, damaging people's health through pesticide exposure, poor air quality, water contamination, and extreme heat events linked to climate change. Our environmental health program prepares students to address these interconnected issues and improve the well-being of people and the planet.A solutions-focused approach to environmental science, economics, and policy, An approach that combines philosophy and methodologyDesigned for students with a passion for advocacy, A commitment to making science less intimidating and more based in its positive global effectsBuilding awareness of human industry's impact on our whole ecosystem, Incorporates course work for Loyola's Parkinson School of Health SciencesField research and interaction in front-line communities will afford you a clear advantage in your job prospects. Opportunities to make a difference include: Government regulatory agencies, Consulting laboratories, Environmental studies in developing countries, Pharmaceutical companiesAdjunct fields such the law and public policy

School of Environmental Sustainability