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5 Reasons to Attend Rutgers' Environment & Public Health (EPH) Program An 8-Week Online Course & 200-Hour Health Department Internship

An 8-week course (May 24 - July 16, 2021) followed by a 200-hour unpaid field training internship, Rutgers Environment and Public Health (EPH) Summer Program provides the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to sit for the NJ Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) state licensing exam. Here are five reasons why Rutgers EPH Program is a great option for anyone interested in accelerating their career in public health.

Online Convenience Take advantage of the 2021 EPH class being online so you can save on travel expenses and commuting time. To allow for a flexible schedule, we will combine live, instructor-led Zoom classes and prerecorded lectures you can view at your leisure.

Health Department Internship Included Rutgers places each EPH student into an internship at a local health department. During your 200-hour field training, you will gain hands-on experience in the diverse and exciting world of public health.

Comprehensive Content  EPH is the most straightforward way to prepare to sit for the New Jersey REHS licensing exam. In just eight weeks, learn about epidemiology, water/wastewater, environmental pollution, environmental sanitation, food safety, soils/septics, public health microbiology, and more.

Learn from the Best Receive personalized attention from over 30 public health, environmental science, and professional development experts with decades of experience working for NJDEP, NJDOH, private industry, and local/county health departments.

Pathway to the NJ REHS Exam & Career Advancement Students who hold a bachelor's degree and successfully complete the online class and internship will receive assistance with the application process to take the NJ REHS licensing exam. Add this state credential to your resume to prove your knowledge and advance your career.

Find Out If You Qualify The prerequisites for Rutgers EPH Program include having at least 32 approved credits in biological, chemical, environmental, and some health sciences. Email us a copy of your unofficial college transcripts to see if you qualify.

If you have any questions or need more information, I am happy to help. Sincerely,

Amy Cook EPH Program Coordinator Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education eph@njaes.rutgers.edu (848) 932-7649

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Other Upcoming Online Courses April 12-18: Environmental Field Sampling & Data Collection (4-Hours Self-Paced) April 13, 20, 27 & May 4: Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update April 15-16: Pond Design, Management, and Maintenance April 20: Glacial Deposits of New Jersey April 20-21: Introduction to Wetland Identification April 21: Microbiology for the Non-Biologist April 21: Urban Rooftop Gardens April 26 & 28: NJ Compost Operator Certification Course May 3-9: Regulatory Training in Underground Storage Tanks (7-Hours Self-Paced) May 6-7: Restoration Ecology

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