Industrial hygiene is the profession that anticipates, recognizes, evaluates, and controls workplace conditions to prevent injury or illness in workers. Industrial hygienists use environmental and workplace monitoring and analytical methods to identify exposures and estimate risk and use engineering, work practices, and protective equipment to control potential health hazards. The MSPH in Industrial Hygiene provides the knowledge and skills to identify workplace hazards, comply with government regulations, and manage occupational exposures and risk.The program is ABET-accredited and graduates receive one year of credit towards the experience requirement to sit for the exam to become a board-certified industrial hygienist (CIH, American Board of Industrial Hygiene).
The Tulane MSPH program in Industrial Hygiene is supported by a Training and Education grant awarded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Students in the MSPH–IH program are eligible to apply for a NIOSH traineeship which may provide partial tuition support and stipend. For further details on the NIOSH training program, contact Program Director Dr. Roy Rando.
Our Industrial Health program is accredited through the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, an accrediting agency for programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. Tulane’s Industrial Hygiene program has been ABET -accredited since 1996.
Student Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
| Academic Year | New Students Enrolled | Total Students Enrolled | Total Students Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 |
3 |
15 |
6 |
| 2016-2017 |
2 |
11 |
3 |
| 2017-2018 |
7 |
15 |
6 |
| 2018-2019 |
4 |
13 |
5 |
|
2019-2020 |
5 | 13 | 8 (anticipated) |
In addition to the school's admission requirements, the department requests the following from applicants:
Please visit the university course catalog for degree program competencies, requirements, and model course schedules.
The MSPH degree in Industrial Hygiene requires a total of 45 credits that includes:
SPHTM - Core Courses (15 Credits)
MSPH in Industrial Hygiene - Required Courses (28 Credits)
Elective Courses (2 credits)
Selected from courses offered within the department, school, or university in consultation with an academic advisor.
Practicum (SPHL 9980)
All Industrial Hygiene students complete a 200 hour practicum. Mid-career students may do a leadership practicum. The practicum is usually completed after core courses are completed.
Culminating Experience (SPHL 7950)
Students in the MSPH in Industrial Hygiene conduct a public health analysis.
Department Chair: Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH
Program Director: Roy Rando, PhD, CIH
Department Administrator: Geraldine Neville
Email: gehsinfo@tulane.edu
Phone: (504) 988-5374
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