The Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing (OEHN) program prepares future leaders committed to advancing the health, safety, and wellbeing of workers, families, and communities in an increasingly complex and evolving world of work. Grounded in public health, systems leadership, and prevention science, the program equips graduates to address emerging occupational, environmental, psychosocial, and organizational health challenges across diverse settings.
Graduates of the MPH program work in business, industry, health systems, government, and public health organizations to design, implement, and evaluate innovative programs that promote worker wellbeing, prevent injury and illness, strengthen organizational resilience, and advance health equity.
Graduates of the PhD program lead interdisciplinary research, policy development, and academic scholarship that shape the future of occupational and environmental health nursing. They work in universities, health systems, and public and private institutions to generate evidence, translate research into practice, and educate future generations of occupational and environmental health leaders, educators, scientists, and practitioners.
Key areas of focus include:
- Workforce wellbeing, resilience, and retention
- Total Worker Health® and trauma-informed systems approaches
- Prevention of workplace injury, violence, stress, and burnout
- Implementation science, systems thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Leadership development and evidence-informed policy
Program degree options include a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a major in Public Health Practice or Environmental Health, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Health. Learn more about the degrees.
