MS in Occupational & Environmental Health Sciences

Dr. Rustin Reed and students evaluate and mark water containers

Tulane University’s online Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences (MS-OEIH) is an ABET-accredited program that prepares students to identify, analyze, and manage workplace health hazards. The curriculum integrates public health principles with analytical methods in chemistry and statistics, focusing on risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and exposure control. You'll gain practical experience in the field and advanced preparation for certification as a board-certified industrial hygienist.

With a focus on scientific and engineering principles to anticipate and prevent workplace hazards, graduates are poised to take on leadership roles in creating healthier work environments. Graduates of the program receive one year of credit toward the experience requirement for the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) exam, fast-tracking their certification process.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the school's admission and application requirements for entrance into master's programs at the WSPH.

Degree Program Requirements & Competencies

Please visit the university course catalog for:

Competencies

  • Apply scientific principles to recognize health hazards.
  • Evaluate health hazards using appropriate techniques. 
  • Analyze data to improve exposure risk judgements. 
  • Communicate the nature of health hazards. 
  • Examine remediation strategies for health hazards using the hierarchy of controls. 

Contact Us

Department Interim Chair: Felicia Rabito, PhD, MPH

Program Director:  Rustin Reed, PhD, CIH, CSP

Department Administrator: Mykiel Chambers

Email: enhs@tulane.edu

Phone: 504.988.5374

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