The M.S. program is composed of coursework emphasizing the principles of toxicology, environmental
fate of chemicals, statistical approaches to study design, data handling, and data
analysis. The non-thesis MS is offered 100% online and can be completed at one’s own pace. Non-thesis M.S. students will be required
to complete a capstone course instead of a thesis or dissertation. Graduates will
be qualified to fill positions in academia, governmental agencies, consulting, and
industry.
The objectives of the Master of Science program in Environmental Toxicology are to
provide students with background to:
Increase our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of toxic response in humans,
wildlife fish and other biological resources.
Assess the direct and indirect effects of environmental contaminants on humans, wildlife,
fish and other biological resources.
Provide instruction in Environmental Toxicology at the associate, baccalaureate, and
graduate M.S. teaching levels.
Interpret and communicate intramural and extramural technical data so that the public
as well as the scientific community will be able to develop informed opinions on the
effects of toxic substances in the environment.
Core Courses (22 hours):
ENTX 6325 - Principles of Toxicology I (3 SCH) ENTX 6326 - Principles of Toxicology II (3 SCH) ENTX 6324 - Principles of Toxicology III (3 SCH) ENTX 6385 - Statistical Applications in Environmental Toxicology (3 SCH) ENTX 6445 - Chemical Sources and Fates in Environmental Systems (4 SCH) ENTX 6300 - Advanced Topics in Environmental Toxicology (6 SCH)
Environmental Toxicology Capstone: (hours after core and broadening to reach 36 credit hours)
