About this Concentration

In ODU's Master of Public Health program, you will develop skills in applied public health research, data management, community health improvement, and environmental interventions.

Our MPH concentration in Global Environmental Health focuses on health challenges in the U.S. and worldwide. You will study a broad range of 21st century public health issues such as:

  • food safety and foodborne illnesses
  • air and water quality
  • hazardous materials
  • disaster preparedness
  • risk assessment
  • sea level rise
  • climate change
  • environmental health policy

You can also earn a graduate certificate in Global Health concurrently with your MPH degree.

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is accredited through December 31, 2025 by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The program received its initial CEPH accreditation in June 2000 and was last re-accredited in June 2020 in a report demonstrating full compliance across all CEPH criteria. Currently the program is an approved applicant as a multi-partner school of public health. For more information, see CEPH Applicants. For more information about CEPH, please visit their website.  

For questions about CEPH accreditation and to obtain copies of the final CEPH self-study and accreditation report, please contact Ms. Stephanie Ewers, Director of Accreditation at sewers@odu.edu.

 

Additional accreditation information

The Joint School of Public Health is undergoing a review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for accreditation. Part of this process includes the provision of a third-party comment period, which allows anyone, including students, alumni, faculty, staff, community and practice partners, and members of the public, to share relevant information about the Joint School of Public Health directly with CEPH. If you have any information about the Joint School of Public Health you would like to share with CEPH to inform their review, send your comments to submissions@ceph.org by October 9, 2025.

Careers in Global Environmental Health

Global Environmental Health scientists and professionals work with international organizations to address global environmental health agendas.

MPH graduates with global environmental health knowledge and skills may hold positions of influence as educators, organization leaders, and advocates. They are employed by:

  • national and local governments
  • the uniformed services
  • not-for-profit public and private industry
  • community health organizations
  • health systems

Possible titles include:

  • Environmental Health Officer
  • Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator
  • Global Environmental Health Analyst
  • Food Safety Officer
  • Environmentalist/Sanitarian
  • Environmental Disaster Specialist
  • Health Inspector
  • Bioterrorism Preparedness Coordinator
  • Environmental Health Consultant
  • Consumer Safety Officer
Environmental Restoration Planners
Growth
7.3%
Median Salary
$78,980
Climate Change Policy Analysts
Growth
7.3%
Median Salary
$78,980

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