Industrial hygiene is the profession that anticipates, recognizes, evaluates, and controls workplace conditions to prevent injury or illness in workers. Industrial hygienists use environmental and workplace monitoring and analytical methods to identify exposures and estimate risk and use engineering, work practices, and protective equipment to control potential health hazards. The MSPH in Industrial Hygiene provides the knowledge and skills to identify workplace hazards, comply with government regulations, and manage occupational exposures and risk. This program is offered on-campus and by distance learning.
The Industrial Health program is accredited through the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, an accrediting agency for programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. Tulane’s Industrial Hygiene program has been ABET -accredited since 1996.
Student Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
Academic Year New Student Enrolled Total Students Enrolled Total Students Graduated
2015-16 3 15 6
2016-17 2 11 3
2017-18 7 15 6
2018-19 4 13 5
2019-20 5 13 7
2020-2021 6 12 4 (anticipated)
Graduates of the MSPH in Industrial Hygiene receive one year of credit towards the experience requirement to sit for the exam to become a board-certified industrial hygienist (CIH, American Board of Industrial Hygiene).
NIOSH Training and Education Grant
The Tulane MSPH program in Industrial Hygiene is supported by a Training and Education grant awarded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Students in the MSPH–IH program are eligible to apply for a NIOSH traineeship which may provide partial tuition support and stipend. For further details on the NIOSH training program, contact Program Director Dr. Mark Wilson.
Program Competencies
At the completion of the MSPH degree, the student will be able to:
- Anticipate and identify hazards in the workplace using basic and applied scientific and engineering principles.
- Quantify and evaluate the hazard or risks of occupational health stressors utilizing the methods and techniques of analytical chemistry, other measurement sciences, and statistics.
- Analyze and interpret toxicology and epidemiology data and information on occupational health hazards.
- Design and evaluate engineering and administrative controls for workplace hazards, with emphasis on general and local exhaust ventilation.
- Select and specify appropriate types of personal protective equipment for control of occupational exposures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the development, management, and evaluation of industrial hygiene programs.
- Communicate verbally and in writing, the nature, risks, and remediation of workplace and environmental hazards.
- Interpret and apply environmental and occupational safety and health regulations and standards.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPHL 6020 | Foundations in Public Health | 3 |
| SPHL 6050 | Biostatistics for Public Health | 3 |
| SPHL 6060 | Epidemiology for Public Health | 3 |
| SPHL 6070 | Health Systems Policy and Management | 3 |
| SPHL 6080 | Design Strategies in Public Health Programs | 3 |
| Program Course Requirements (31 credits) | ||
| ENHS 6030 | Survey of Environmental Health | 3 |
| ENHS 6300 | Radiological Health | 3 |
| ENHS 6540 | Occupational Health | 3 |
| ENHS 6600 | Principles of Toxicology | 3 |
| ENHS 6620 | Physical Agents & Ergonomic Hazards in the Workplace | 3 |
| ENHS 6700 | Principles of Safety | 3 |
| ENHS 6720 | Principles of Industrial Hygiene | 3 |
| ENHS 7110 | Industrial Ventilation & Chemical Hazard Control | 3 |
| ENHS 7310 | Occiational Laws and Compliance | 2 |
| ENHS 7500 | Air Sampling & Analysis | 3 |
| ENHS 7620 | Health Risk Assessment | 3 |
| SPHL 9980 | Applied Practice Experience | 0 |
| SPHL 7950 | Integrative Learning Experience | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 47 | |
The MSPH in Industrial Hygiene requires 47 credits. In addition, students must also pass the industrial hygiene comprehensive examination or obtain certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (CIH).
Model Schedule
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Fall Semester | ||
| SPHL 6020 | Foundations in Public Health | 3 |
| SPHL 6050 | Biostatistics for Public Health | 3 |
| ENHS 6600 | Principles of Toxicology | 3 |
| ENHS 6720 | Principles of Industrial Hygiene | 3 |
| Year 1, Spring Semester | ||
| SPHL 6060 | Epidemiology for Public Health | 3 |
| ENHS 6030 | Survey of Environmental Health | 3 |
| ENHS 6620 | Physical Agents & Ergonomic Hazards in the Workplace | 3 |
| ENHS 7500 | Air Sampling & Analysis | 3 |
| Year 1, Summer Semester | ||
| ENHS 6700 | Principles of Safety | 3 |
| ENHS 7310 | Occiational Laws and Compliance | 2 |
| SPHL 9980 | Applied Practice Experience | 0 |
| Year 2, Fall Semester | ||
| SPHL 6070 | Health Systems Policy and Management | 3 |
| SPHL 6080 | Design Strategies in Public Health Programs | 3 |
| ENHS 6540 | Occupational Health | 3 |
| ENHS 7110 | Industrial Ventilation & Chemical Hazard Control | 3 |
| Year 2, Spring Semester | ||
| ENHS 6300 | Radiological Health | 3 |
| ENHS 7620 | Health Risk Assessment | 3 |
| SPHL 7950 | Integrative Learning Experience | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 47 | |
Industrial hygiene comprehensive examination
Semester subtotal: 6
Total degree credits: 47