Degrees

Professional Masters of Science, Environmental Health (with specializations in toxicology and epidemiology)

The Professional Master of Science program consists of a minimum of 36 semester credits. A total of 18 credits at the Upper Division Science level must be taken from ERHS. At least three credits (of the 36 total credits) at or above the Upper Division Science level must be taken from a department other than ERHS. An additional nine credits of elective courses are chosen by the student in consultation with the Advisory Committee to develop particular skills or competencies. Credit may be earned for research, independent study, and group study for this option.  The Professional Masters of science program is “Non Thesis”.

Traditional Master of Science, Environmental Health (with specializations in toxicology and epidemiology)

The traditional Masters program consists of a minimum of 30 semester credits. A total of 18 credits must be taken from ERHS (this includes the required courses) and at least 16 of the 30 credits must be at the 500 level or above. At least three credits (of the 30 total program credits) at or above the 500 level must be taken from a department other than ERHS. Credits for thesis work are allocated according to time spent on research work and recorded through an appropriate course number. Credits earned for research work do not count toward the 18-credit departmental course requirement, but they are part of the 30-credit program of study.

This program requires the preparation of a thesis, which addresses a research topic in the specialty area. Prior to beginning a research project, the Master of Science student will submit to his/her committee a research protocol for their approval.

Track III Admission to Master of Science in Environmental Health

The Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences has established a Track III program for advanced undergraduate students that culminates with a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree in Environmental Health with a specialization in Toxicology. The program is designed to culminate in the awarding of the M.S. degree after five years at Colorado State University. The B.S. in Environmental Health is accredited through the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council.

Doctor of Philosophy (with specializations in toxicology and epidemiology)

Each Doctor of Philosophy student must acquire an in-depth knowledge in the selected area of specialization and closely related areas. To be recommended for candidacy, students must do more than complete minimum course requirements. They must demonstrate to the satisfaction of their Graduate Advisory Committee that they possess the knowledge, abilities, and skills regarded as essential in the specialization chosen and a working knowledge of these disciplines which will permit the degree candidate to function in a scholarly manner.

A minimum of 72 semester credits in course work and research is required. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field may be accepted for a maximum of 30 credits. Students must complete the required courses as well as at least two courses outside the department at the 500 level or above (for a total of at least six credit hours).