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Program Director: Harry R. Diz, Ph.D., P.E.
Phone: (814) 871-7633
Email: diz001@gannon.edu

Overview

Due to the continually changing regulatory landscape, the demand for professionals competent to develop and implement environmental health and safety programs continues to increase. The purpose of this certificate program is to enhance an undergraduate degree in the science or engineering field with specific training in the environmental health and safety area. Upon program completion, students should have developed the competency needed to effectively understand and comply with environmental health and safety regulations. The program is intended for those currently working in environmental health and safety as well as those interested in breaking into the field. The certificate program is geared for both full-time students and those in full-time employment since all coursework can be completed in the evening. Environmental health and safety professionals are employed in a variety of areas including private industry, consulting firms, governmental agencies and universities.

Objectives

• To provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify, evaluate and control environmental and occupational hazards
• To assist students with understanding and implementing environmental health and safety regulations
• To enhance the expertise of professionals responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental health and safety programs
• To help prepare students for professional certification including those offered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) and the National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP)

Certificate Opportunities

Successful completion of the certificate will prepare the student to sit for various examinations. Each program has its own unique requirements, most requiring a bachelor's degree in science or engineering, and, in some cases, applicable experiences. The examinations are: