Minor Code OR6260

College of Health Sciences and Professions 
Social and Public Health, Department of 
Grover Center W324
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4675
Fax: 740.593.0555
www.ohio.edu/chsp/sph

Michele Morrone, contact person, morrone@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The environmental health science minor is particularly appropriate to science majors, such as biological sciences and chemistry. Other majors such as communications, social sciences, and plant science may also fit in well with this offering. The overall purpose of the environmental health science minor is to enhance the practical application of the student’s primary degree. A total of six courses are required for the minor; three of which are required and three of which are elective.  Occupational hygiene and safety majors are not eligible for the environmental health science minor.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Any major with an environmental or health aspect to it may benefit from the environmental health science minor, depending on the student’s desired career path.

Requirements