Industrial Hygiene (IH) - Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety Education and Research Center

Industrial Hygiene (IH)


Peter C. Raynor, PhD, Program Director

The Industrial Hygiene program focuses on the health and safety of people at work, the community at large, and the environment. Specific concerns are with the recognition, evaluation and control of potential workplace hazards, including chemical, physical and biological agents; and the potential health threats to the community and the environment.

The degree options for this program are a Master of Science (MS), a Master of Public Health (MPH), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Health. Learn more about the degrees.

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ABET ACCREDITATION

The Industrial Hygiene Master’s (MS and MPH) programs are accredited through 2026 by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET http://www.abet.org.

STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT

A major benefit of this program is the availability of financial support to cover eligible student tuition and fees through a training grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This financial support is determined annually based on federal budget appropriations. In addition, other funding sources may be available.