Occupational and Environmental Health | University of Iowa

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English LanguageChemistryEducation and TrainingMathematicsCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionFlexibility of ClosureInformation Ordering

Tasks

Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or ma
Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, venti
Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareCompliance softwareWeb platform development softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Aerosol monitoring instrumentsAir flow monitorsAir sampling impingersAir sampling pumpsAnemometersAudiometersBarometersBenzene detector tubesCascade impactorsCharcoal absorption tubesChemical detection tubesChlorine monitorsColorimetersCombustible gas metersCompressed air guns

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium19-5011.00	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	title_inference	$83,910 median$130,460 top	+12.51%	1,650

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Corporate or division-level EHS strategy — set across people, programs, and capital priorities.
Major incidents and crisis response — lead at executive level with regulators and the public.
EHS leadership pipeline and talent development — own succession and recruiting across the function.
Industry standards bodies (ANSI, AIHA, ASSP) — contribute through formal leadership.
Regulatory advocacy and rulemaking — contribute substantively at state or federal level.
Capital and operating EHS budgets — own with executive sponsorship.
Cross-functional risk programs (ESG, sustainability) — integrate with EHS strategy.
Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures — lead EHS due-diligence and integration.
Talent partnerships with universities and certifying bodies (BCSP) — institutionalize.
Legacy mentorship and field-shaping standards — advance through training, certification, and publishing.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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