Program Overview

Master of Science in Environmental Health Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Specialization

A multidisciplinary group of faculty and courses aim to enhance the workplace in terms of safety, process and product quality, and the quality of work life. The program takes a systems approach to human-centered design, and is rooted in the most current safety theories and practices. To better understand and optimize human well-being and overall system performance in the workplace, the program integrates concepts from psychology, engineering, and the health sciences and safety.

Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences

The Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences is home to one of the largest environmental health programs in the nation, and the only one that incorporates radiological health into its core curriculum. Students and researchers in environmental health investigate how natural and built environments affect human and animal health and seek solutions to minimize negative health consequences of environmental and workplace exposures. Radiological health has a long tradition at CSU focused on the biological effects of radiation, including laboratory studies of the damaging effects of radiation, and clinical uses of radiation in diagnostic imaging and cancer therapy.

Career Opportunities

• Ergonomic Consulting
• Health and Safety Management
• Human Factors Consulting
• Risk Analysis
• Safety Consulting

Research Opportunities

Students can participate in research opportunities in selected areas of environmental and radiological health sciences to independently study, or investigate, a specific topic or topics under the guidance of a faculty member with expertise in that area.

Application Information and Deadlines

Interested applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered for this program. The Graduate Record Exam is not required.

• Date: February 1, Action: Priority Consideration Deadline (for Domestic Applicants)
• Date: May 1, Action: Fall Application Deadline (for International Applicants)
• Date: July 1, Action: Fall Application Deadline (for Domestic Applicants)
• Date: September 1, Action: Spring Application Deadline (for International Applicants)
• Date: November 1, Action: Spring Application Deadline (for Domestic Applicants)

Tuition and Financial Aid

Graduate research assistantships are available on a competitive basis to qualified students. Financial aid opportunities like scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment are also available. Students can establish residency and find other financial aid resources through the Office of Financial Aid.