AAS Environmental Health
Programme Description
This programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to identify and find solutions for environmental problems that adversely affect the health of communities. Students learn about the operations of efficient health management systems and are kept up to date on scientific advances in the field. In addition, they are made aware of current regional developments in the management of environmental health systems.
Requirements
CSEC / GCE O’Level certification, High school diploma or equivalentCompleted application form.Minimum GPA (if applicable).Personal statement or essay (for some programmes)
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in the Major | HLED 100 | First Aid and Occupational Health | 3 |
| Course in the Major | HLED 110 | Health Education and Promotion | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENVH 122 | Vector Control | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENVH 124 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENVH 136 | Community Health | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENVH 211 | Building Science and Construction | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENVH 212 | Environmental Health I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENVH 213 | Environmental Health II | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENVS 215 | Disaster Management | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENVH 220 | Food and Food Hygiene I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENVH 221 | Food and Food Hygiene II | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENVH 223 | Environmental Health Administration and Legislation | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ENVH 266 | Environmental Health Internship (8 weeks) | 6 |
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 42 | ||
| Core Curriculum Course | SCIE 121 | Fundamentals of Natural Sciences | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | COMM 108 | Oral Presentation Skills | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | LIBS 130 | Fundamental Research Skills | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | MATH 116 | Contemporary College Math | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | FYEC 100 | First Year Experience Course | 1 |
| Total Core Curriculum Courses | 16 | ||
| Elective Courses in the Major | Free Elective Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits for Elective Courses in the Major | 3 | ||
| Support Course | BIOL 113 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| Support Course | STAT 120 | Fundamental of Statistics | 3 |
| Support Course | ENVS 121 | Environmental Issues and Sustainability | 1 |
| Total Credits for Support Course in the Major | 7 | ||
| Total Credits in the Major | 68 |
