Designed for students and professionals who share interest in the relationships between human health and the environment, this certificate program focuses on topics such as water quality, solid waste problems, air quality and public health concerns. The goal of this certificate is to foster a deep understanding of how environmental conditions and protections can impact and enhance human health status.
Completion of 15 credit hours is required. You may complete the certificate for either undergraduate or graduate credit.
Please be advised that enrollment in the courses in this program is not ongoing. While we hope to repeat the sequence in the future, should you miss one or more courses in the sequence, UNI does not guarantee the course(s) will be available in an online format.
UNI faculty members teach program courses online utilizing web pages and WebCT, a computer conferencing program. To participate, you will need reliable Internet access and basic knowledge of word processing and using a web browser. No additional software or specialized skills are needed, and technical assistance is available.
Your certificate can be obtained without attending courses on campus. Within time guidelines, you have the flexibility to access course materials and submit work on a schedule that fits your lifestyle. In addition, you will have the opportunity to interact and share ideas with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds who share a common interest in how human health and the environment interlock.
Not only will you expand your knowledge base in environmental health, you'll also add a valuable certificate to your degree or professional credentials. Those who might benefit most from the Environmental Health Certificate include, but are not limited to: