What is Applied Environmental Health?
Environmental health research explores the impacts of our natural and man-made environment on human health. Yet, the environment is not limited to our air, water, soil and food. It also encompasses our sociocultural environment, economic environment, work environment and family environment. The phrase “applied environmental health” means translating the results of environmental health research into positive actions and public health interventions that are appropriate in the context of our total sociocultural and economic environment at local, national and global levels. As a new institute in the School of Public Health, we offer students flexible and individualized programs of study that lead to the degree, Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences. Our program is designed not only to satisfy the academic goals of our students but also to help them achieve their life and career goals. Creating Partnerships to Find Global Solutions. The faculty members of the Maryland Ins
