Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability

Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability

The University of Findlay’s Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS&S) and Sustainability program empowers students to become industry-ready leaders through a dynamic blend of science, policy, and hands-on experience. As one of the few programs in the nation accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC), it offers a rigorous, future-focused curriculum that integrates environmental stewardship with workplace safety and public health.

Careers
Wondering what you can do with an EHS and Sustainability degree? There are jobs available in the public, private, and government sectors as well as the armed forces. Qualified employees are highly sought after in this industry. On average, our students graduate with four job offers and a starting salary of $55,000.
EHS Careers

Student Benefits

Scholarships

EHS and Sustainability scholarships come from a variety of sources including companies such as Marathon, BP and Whirlpool, government agencies and Findlay Endowed Scholarships

Scholarship information and requirements

Student Organizations

The University of Findlay has over 150 student organizations including several EHS and Sustainability oriented groups.

Participate in our Student Organizations

Internships

A required part of the EHS and Sustainability coursework, our students have interned with organizations in all 50 states and many Fortune 500 companies

Paid Internships
SchauDon Herd

"The best thing about this major is you get to take classes in a hands-on facility where you actually get to go out and have experiences like sampling. I learn better when I'm out in the field doing actual work. In this major you get down and dirty and I like that."

SchauDon Herd, '17
University of Findlay
SchauDon Herd
Accreditation & Certification

The EHS and Sustainability Program is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC), and is a Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Qualified Academic Program.

EHAC Accreditation
BCSP Certification

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University of Findlay EHSS Partners with St. Andrews United Methodist Church for Appalachia Service Project in North Carolina

University of Findlay EHSS Partners with St. Andrews United Methodist Church for Appalachia Service Project in North Carolina

Faculty and students from the University of Findlay’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) program recently teamed up with St. Andrews United Methodist Church to participate in the Appalachia Service Project (ASP). This collaborative effort focused on critical rebuilding initiatives...

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University of Findlay Receives Approval for Associate Safety and Health Manager Program

University of Findlay Receives Approval for Associate Safety and Health Manager Program

University of Findlay is proud to announce the approval of its application for the Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) program by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). This significant recognition applies to both the Bachelor of Science in...

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University of Findlay Students Tour Rumpke Recycling Facility

University of Findlay Students Tour Rumpke Recycling Facility

On September 3, 2024, a group of 18 students from the University of Findlay participated in a tour of the newly completed Rumpke Recycling and Resource Center in Columbus, Ohio. Organized by Ben Taylor, Assistant Vice President of Facilities Services...

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Pursue your Master’s Degree at Findlay

Offered online, on-campus or a convenient blend of both. One of just nine graduate degrees in the United States accredited by the Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC), our graduate-level classes prepare students for leadership positions in the environmental industry. We provide an enhanced knowledge of science, engineering, environmental policy and business concepts.
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