Department Environmental Health Engineering: Student Handbook

Department of
Environmental Health and

Engineering
Student
Handbook
2017-18
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
2017-18 ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY M May 29

SUMMER INSTITUTES T May 30
REGULAR SUMMER TERM M July 3 – F Aug 25 (39 class days)
Registration Begins for Summer Institute Terms…………………………………………………………….…… M Feb 13

Registration Begins for Regular Summer Term................................................................................................... T April 4
Internet-Based/Part-Time MPH New Student Orientation ................................................................................... Sun June 4
Summer Institutes Begin ..................................................................................................................................... Begin T May 30
Regular Summer Term Registration Ends…………………………………………………………………………. F June 23
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION/REGISTRATION ....................................................................................... Th June 29– F June 30
Instruction Begins for Summer Term .................................................................................................................. M July 3
INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ................................................................................................................. T July 4
Regular Summer Add/Drop Period ..................................................................................................................... M July 3– F July 14 (full term courses only)
Last Class Day of Summer Term ........................................................................................................................ F Aug 25
1ST TERM M Aug 28 – Oct 20 (39 class days, M-F)

st
1 Term Registration Begins for Continuing and Special Students……………………………………………… Th June 1
1st Term Registration Ends for Continuing and Special Students ......................................................................... F Aug 18
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION/ REGISTRATION ...................................................................................... W Aug 23 – F Aug 25
Instruction Begins for 1st Term............................................................................................................................ M Aug 28
LABOR DAY RECESS...................................................................................................................................... M Sept 4
Add/Drop Period................................................................................................................................................. M Aug 28 – F Sept 8
Last Class Day of 1st Term .................................................................................................................................. F Oct 20
2ND TERM M Oct 23 – T Dec 19 (40 class days, M-F)
2nd Term Registration Begins .............................................................................................................................. F July 21

2nd Term Registration Ends ................................................................................................................................. W Oct 18
Instruction Begins for 2nd Term ........................................................................................................................... M Oct 23
Add/Drop Period................................................................................................................................................. M Oct 23 – F Nov 3
THANKSGIVING RECESS ............................................................................................................................... Th Nov 23 – Su Nov 26
Last Class Day of 2nd Term ................................................................................................................................. T Dec 19
Internet-Based/Part-Time MPH New Student Orientation ................................................... Sun Jan 7

WINTER INTERSESSION ................................................................................................... M Jan 8 – F Jan 19 (No class 1/15/2018)
Winter Intersession Registration Begins………………………………………………………………………….. Th Oct 5

Winter Intersession Registration Ends…………………………………………………………………………..… F Dec 1
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY RECESS ........................................................................................ M Jan 15
3RD TERM M Jan 22 - F Mar 16 (40 class days, M-F)

rd
Registration Begins for 3 Term ......................................................................................................................... W Nov 15
3rd Term Registration Ends ................................................................................................................................ F Jan 12
Instruction Begins for 3rd Term .......................................................................................................................... M Jan 22
Add/Drop Period................................................................................................................................................. M Jan 22 - F Feb 2
Last Class Day of 3rd Term ................................................................................................................................. F Mar 16
SPRING RECESS .............................................................................................................................................. M Mar 19 - F Mar 23
4TH TERM M Mar 26– F May 18 (40 class days, M-F)
Registration Begins for 4th Term ......................................................................................................................... M Feb 5

4th Term Registration Ends.................................................................................................................................. F Mar 16
Instruction Begins for 4th Term ........................................................................................................................... M Mar 26
Add/Drop Period................................................................................................................................................. M Mar 26 – F Apr 6
Last Class Day of 4th Term .................................................................................................................................. F May 18
PUBLIC HEALTH CONVOCATION ................................................................................................................ T May 22 (to be confirmed)
UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT .................................................................................................................. W May 23 (to be confirmed)
RESIDENCY PROGRAM ENDS ...................................................................................................................... F June 29
As of June 2016
The Johns Hopkins University
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Timetable for Completion of Degree Requirements
All Doctoral Candidates
If Graduation is planned for AY 2017-2018
Requirement Due Dates for Due Dates for Due Dates for
Summer Conferral Fall Conferral Spring Conferral
August 25, 2017 December 29, 2017 May 24, 2018
Student has:
° verified with their Academic Friday Friday Friday

Coordinator that all academic June 9, 2017 September 8, 2017 February 23, 2018
requirements for the degree
(except for submission of the
thesis) have been fulfilled.
° Submitted the Appointment of

Thesis Readers and Final Oral
Exam Form to the Office of
Records & Registration. Thesis
has already been distributed to
readers.
Friday Friday Friday
Final Oral Exam has been held and July 7, 2017 October 6, 2017 March 30, 2018
passed. Note: Must defend by
3/16/18 for Option 1 below
Student has:
° submitted Thesis Acceptance Option 1 Option 1

Letters from Committee Chair Friday Friday Friday
and Thesis Advisor to the Office July 28, 2017 November 3, 2017 April 6, 2018
of Records & Registration. 2nd term Registration 4th term Registration NOT
NOT Required Required
° submitted electronic copy of
dissertation (PhD, DrPh & ScD)
to: Sheridan Library:
http://etd.library.jhu.edu Option 2 Option 2
Friday Friday
November 17, 2017 April 27, 2018
2nd term Registration 4th term Registration
Required Required
TBA School Convocation* - Royal Farms Arena

Thursday, May 24, 2018 University Commencement* – Royal Farms Arena
The student is considered complete when copies of his/her dissertation and acceptance letters are on file in the
Office of Records & Registration.
*Diplomas for August and December graduates will be ordered at the time of conferral and will be mailed directly
from the vendor. August and December graduates are welcome to participate in the May convocation and
commencement ceremony(ies).
International Students should contact the Office of International Services before dropping registration.
http://ois.jhu.edu/
Please direct questions about any aspect of this proposed timetable to the Office of Records & Registration,
ebudlow1@jhu.edu.
(these dates are subject to future changes)

Master of Health Science (MHS), Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) and Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Special Project, OR Scholarly

Report, OR paper, OR thesis Friday Friday Friday
has been submitted to the June 22, 2017 October 20, 2017 April 6, 2018
department chair or advisor.
Department Chair has:
° indicated in writing to Friday Tuesday Friday

the Office of Records & August 25, 2017 December 19, 2017 April 27, 2018
Registration that all
degree requirements
have been fulfilled
° certified the student’s

eligibility for award of
degree.
Thursday, May 24, 2018 University Commencement* - Royal Farms Arena
Diplomas for August and December graduates will be ordered at the time of conferral and will be
mailed directly from the vendor. August and December graduates are welcome to participate in
the May Convocation/Commencement ceremony (ies).
Please direct questions about any aspect of this proposed timetable to the Office of Records &
Registration, ebudlow1@jhu.edu
Master of Science (ScM) Candidates and Master of Bioethics (MBe)
Student has:
Friday Friday Friday
Verified with their Academic June 16, 2017 October 20, 2017 February 9, 2018
Coordinator that all academic
requirements for the degree
(except for submission of the
thesis) have been fulfilled.
Student has submitted:
Appointment of Thesis Readers Friday Friday Friday

Form to the Office of Records & June 16, 2017 October 20, 2017 February 9, 2018
Registration.
Student has submitted:
Thesis acceptance letters to the

Office of Records & Registration
and electronic copy of thesis to
Friday Thursday Friday
Sheridan Library:
August 25, 2017 December 21, 2017 April 27, 2018
http://etd.library.jhu.edu
PLEASE NOTE: If thesis
submission and acceptance
letters are received after the last
day of 4th term – summer
registration will be required.

Thursday, May 24, 2018 University Commencement* - Royal Farms Arena
*Diplomas for August and December graduates will be ordered at the time of conferral and will
be mailed directly from the vendor. August and December graduates are welcome to participate
in the May Convocation/Commencement ceremony (ies).
International Students should contact the Office of International Services before dropping
registration. http://ois/jhu.edu/
Please direct questions about any aspect of this proposed timetable to the Office of Records &
Registration, ebudlow1@jhu.edu
GENERAL INFORMATION
ACADEMIC ETHICS CODE 3
EHE MISSION & OVERVIEW 4
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
ACCOUNTS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT 5
REGISTRATION, COURSE WAIVERS, STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE 5
USE OF HUMAN OR ANIMAL SUBJECTS 5
STUDENT ASSISTANCE 6
EMERGENCY ALERTS 6
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING STUDENT ORGANIZATION 6
DEPARTMENTAL & ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION, ASSOCIATE CHAIRS 7
FINANCIAL & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 8
ACADEMIC PROGRAM DIRECTORS 9
PHD PROGRAM
OVERVIEW 10
ASSESSMENT OF PROGRESS & GRADES IN CORE COURSES 11
ATTENDANCE & VACATION 11
JOURNAL CLUBS & SEMINARS 11
TEACHING ASSISTANT REQUIREMENT 12
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 12
DEPARTMENTAL PRACTICE ORAL EVALUATION 13
SCHOOL-WIDE PRELIMINARY ORAL EXAMINATION 13
THESIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 13
THESIS RESEARCH 14
FINAL ORAL DEFENSE & PUBLIC SEMINAR 14
EHE DOCTORAL MILESTONES 15
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS 16
TRACK IN EXPOSURE SCIENCES & ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY

OVERVIEW 17
SEMINARS & JOURNAL CLUBS 18
FACULTY 18
CURRICULUM 19
TRACK IN TOXICOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY & MOLECULAR MECHANISMS

OVERVIEW 21
RESEARCH ROTATIONS & JOURNAL CLUB 21
FACULTY 22
CURRICULUM 23
MASTER’S PROGRAMS
OVERVIEW 25
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 26
2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 1

MHS IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
PROGRAM OVERVIEW 27
MHS ESSAY 28
ESSAY TIMELINE 29
MHS/SCM CURRICULUM 33
SCM IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 30
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 30
RESEARCH & THESIS 31
SCM FACULTY ADVISERS 32
MHS/SCM CURRICULUM 33
MSPH IN OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 36
FULL TIME CURRICULUM 37
PART-TIME/ONLINE CURRICULUM 39
MSPH - TOXICITY TESTING & HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AGENTS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW 41
FULL-TIME CURRICULUM 43
PART-TIME/ONLINE CURRICULUM 44

JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH ACADEMIC ETHICS CODE
POLICY
The faculty and students of the Bloomberg School of Public Health have the joint responsibility for maintaining the academic
integrity and guaranteeing the high standard of conduct of this institution.
An ethical code is based upon the support of both faculty and students who must jointly accept the responsibility to live
honorably and to take action when necessary to safeguard the academic integrity of this University.
Students enrolled in the Bloomberg School of Public Health assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate
to The Johns Hopkins University’s mission as an institution of higher education. A student is obligated to refrain from acts which
he or she knows, or under the circumstances has reason to know, impair the academic integrity of the University. Violations of
academic integrity include, but are not limited to: cheating; plagiarism; knowingly furnishing false information to any agent of
the University for inclusion in the academic record; violation of the rights and welfare of animal or human subjects in research;
and misconduct as a member of either School or University committees or recognized groups or organizations.
PROCEDURE
All members of the Johns Hopkins community are responsible for immediately informing the Academic Ethics Board of the
Bloomberg School of Public Health of any suspected violations of its Constitution. The Ethics Board, composed of six students
and four faculty members, is responsible for implementing its Constitution according to the procedures set forth therein. This
includes formal hearings of suspected violations. Students and faculty should become familiar with the Constitution, copies of
which are provided in student and faculty publications and
materials, posted on the website of the School, and can be obtained at the office of one of the deans responsible for student
affairs.
Allegations of fraud in research by students will be handled and resolved according to the policies and procedures specified in
Faculty PPM 7 - Fraud in Research. Penalties for students who are found responsible for engaging in fraud in research under
Faculty PPM 7 may be selected from among the penalties specified in the Student Academic Ethics Code (Student PPM 1) as
appropriate.
Allegations of violations of academic integrity by students in the School are covered under the policies and procedures contained
in PPM for Students - 1 (Academic Ethics) and the School’s Academic Ethics Code.
Allegations of sexual misconduct are covered by JHU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures for faculty, staff, and students.
The University encourages individuals to report incidents of sexual misconduct and provides a variety of avenues, both formal
and informal, by which individuals can report complaints of sexual harassment. Allegations of sexual harassment by students are
covered under the JHU program and under the Student Conduct Code.
Allegations of unsatisfactory performance or unacceptable behavior by faculty are covered by PPM Faculty - 8 (Procedure for
Handling Allegations of Unsatisfactory Performance or Unacceptable Behavior), and allegations of fraud or misconduct during
the conduct of research by faculty are covered by PPM Faculty - 7 (Fraud in Research). Allegations of misconduct by staff are
covered by policies and procedures established by the University Office of Human Resources as stated in the Personnel Policy
Manual. (This information is taken from the School’s POLICY AND PROCEDURE MEMORANDUM STUDENTS – 1, SUBJECT:
Academic Ethics.)

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING
MISSION
The Department of Environmental Health and Engineering (EHE) integrates diverse scientific disciplines in its quest to discover,
translate, and disseminate new knowledge critical to understanding the impact of environmental factors on individuals and
human populations, a goal that is central to public health. Paramount to our mission is a commitment to the education and
training of public health professionals to solve environmental health challenges ranging in scale from molecular to global.
DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW
The Department of Environmental Health and Engineering is a dynamic group of faculty and students exploring the impact of
chemical, biological, and physical agents on human health. We work to: discover the sources and distribution of these agents;
understand individual response at the molecular, cellular, organ, and whole-body levels; assess environmental risk; and devise
prevention and intervention strategies.
Current thinking on the environment and health has propelled us to consider how the built environment and the social
environment influence human health beyond the traditional focus on hazardous agents. We are also pursuing the health effects
of global environmental change, including global warming, persistent organic pollutants, and ecosystems change.
Students in EHE come from diverse backgrounds, and grow to appreciate the effects of the natural, built, and social environments
on human health. Our broad, multidisciplinary approach creates a collaborative and supportive learning atmosphere for every
student, while assisting them in developing lifetime careers in public health.
EHE engages in doctoral-level training, research and practice activities in two broad areas: Exposure Sciences and Environmental
Epidemiology; Toxicology, Physiology, and Molecular Mechanisms. Faculty and students evaluate the impact of chemical,
biological, physical and psychosocial exposures on human health spanning the breadth of environmental media including food,
water and air and encompassing integrating concepts of the built environment and environmental sustainability. Our objective
is to develop solutions to key challenges in local, national, and global environmental health, from the molecular to population-
wide impacts. This is accomplished by investigating sources and distributions of exposures, mechanisms of action, biomarkers of
exposure and biological effects, individual and population-based responses, and susceptibility factors at both the individual
(molecular, cellular, organ, whole-body) and societal levels. In addition, environmental risks are assessed and
prevention/intervention strategies are devised and evaluated.
Our broad, multidisciplinary approach creates a collaborative and supportive learning atmosphere for students with diverse
backgrounds and interests, while assisting them in developing lifetime careers in environmental and public health research and
practice. Our graduates work in academic research institutions, health agencies, health departments and private industry
organizations that are leaders in environmental and occupational health in the U.S. and in many countries around the world.
These areas offer students many opportunities for course selection, research, and training in a setting that enables students to
pursue a wide range of environmental health science interests. Our relationships with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the
Whiting School of Engineering – Department of Geography Environmental Engineering (DOGEE), and the School of Nursing
ensure that our research can be rapidly translated into prevention strategies. In addition, our Department houses a number of
centers including the Johns Hopkins Water Institute, Education and Research Center for Occupational Safety and Health, Center
for a Livable Future (CLF), the Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT), and the Center for Public Health Preparedness
enhancing our unique academic environment.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
ACCOUNTS
Students should monitor their SIS account on a monthly basis so that problems may be resolved in a timely manner. The
Department may deposit funds for tuition and certain fees into accounts, but the student is responsible for charges related to
expenses that are not covered by the Department. These charges include late registration fees, even when the Department pays
for tuition costs. More information can be found on the Student Accounts website.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The Department offers a number of predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowship opportunities for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent
residents, which are sponsored by various training grants including those funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and private foundations. Support from these grants includes
tuition, stipend, and health insurance for selected applicants.
Partial tuition support is available for students enrolled full-time in the MSPH and ScM programs. To become eligible for the
Master’s Tuition Scholarship (MTS), students must be in good academic standing and pay tuition for at least 64 approved credits.
In addition, ScM students must also complete at least 12 credits of formal coursework outside of EHE. At least six of these credits
must be taken in the School of Public Health. MTS is worth up to 75% of the School’s tuition.
All qualified applicants are considered for scholarship opportunities. Please note that funding for non-U.S. citizens is very limited.
The allocation process is very competitive and funding sources vary each year. Additional means of financial support may be
identified on the School’s website at: http://www.jhsph.edu/admissions/scholarships/. In most cases, admitted students will be
notified at the time of acceptance if they are awarded any type of financial support with the amount and type of support specified
in the award notification. Students should contact the EHE Business Office if they have any questions about their award or
accounts.
REGISTRATION
It is the student’s responsibility to register for courses during the appropriate time periods specified by the Office of Records and
Registration (and available on the academic calendar). The student should discuss their course plans with their adviser before
registration and confirm registration details with their adviser every term. Regardless of funding sources such as grants, stipends,
etc., students are responsible for any applicable fees if they do not register properly.
COURSE WAIVERS
Waivers will be considered when a student has taken a similar, graduate-level course(s), with a passing grade, in another division
of JHU or another university. “Similarity” shall be based on comparison of the course syllabi by the relevant JHU course director.
The waiver approval process depends on whether the specific requirement is Department or School-based versus track-based.
For Department or School requirements, approval must be granted sequentially by the student’s adviser, the program or track
director(s), and the department chair. For track-specific requirements, a waiver approval must be granted by the student’s
adviser and the track co-directors. All waiver requests should be submitted on the appropriate form to the academic program
administrator.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
Students are expected to adhere to the policies stated in the EHE Student Handbook and the School’s Policy and Procedure
Memoranda (PPM). These policies include those related to grade requirements, registration, academic progress, deadlines,
satisfactory completion of exams, and the School’s Academic Ethics Code. Students who fail to follow or meet the established
policies may be subject to dismissal.
USE OF HUMAN OR ANIMAL SUBJECTS

Before beginning contact with either human or animal subjects, doctoral students, as all researchers, must obtain approval for
their projects from either the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). In
both cases, the faculty mentor must be involved in this process in that the protocol for the research project is submitted under
the faculty member’s name with the student listed as a student investigator. In addition, online training in the use of animals in
research, human subject’s research and HIPAA Privacy Rule must be completed. It is important to remember that NO contact
can be made with humans, human tissue, human samples or human records without prior approval of the protocol by the IRB.

NO animals can be purchased for experimentation without an IACUC protocol approval. Detailed information about human
subjects and the use of animals in research can be found here.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE
On occasion, problems may arise between students and other members of the School of Public Health community. The purpose
of these guidelines is to help resolve disputes informally between students and other members of the Hopkins community. The
student is encouraged to make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute informally prior to initiating formal Grievance
Procedures. For those disputes that cannot be resolved informally, a Student Grievance Procedure has been created by the
School to provide students and student groups with a formal process to seek resolution of a grievance. In certain circumstances,
other governing bodies also assist in these situations. A student who has a concern about a decision or act of a faculty or staff
member of the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering should follow the steps outlined below.
1. The student should first approach the person or parties (e.g., academic adviser, related office, etc.) directly involved
as soon as possible to discuss questions or concerns.
2. If the issue or concern is not resolved informally, the student should contact the program or track director for
assistance. A written request for problem resolution is requested at this stage. This request should include specific
details about the problem, documentation if appropriate, and a suggestion for resolution.
3. If no resolution can be found in prior steps, the matter will be referred to the Department Chair, who will address the
problem as he/she deems necessary.
4. If the matter is not resolved within the Department or requires review and/or decision at the School or University
level, a student should refer to the School’s Student Grievance Procedure document.
Additionally, The Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program (JHSAP) is a life management resource that can help students
identify and manage challenging issues in healthy ways. Getting help is free, convenient, and confidential. Free JHSAP services
include: short-term counseling, crisis response, healthy relationship support and educational workshops.
EMERGENCY ALERTS
The JHU Weather Emergency Line can be reached at 410-516-7781 or 800-548-9004. The JHU Weather Emergency Line provides
information on class cancellations and campus closing due to inclement weather. Weather emergency information is also
available at www.jhu.edu/alert. To receive emergency alerts via text, sign up through https://my.jh.edu/.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING STUDENT ORGANIZATION (EHESO)

EHESO is the departmental student organization formed for the purpose of facilitating social, intellectual, and service-oriented
interaction between students, staff, and faculty of the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering. EHESO unites
students from the different disciplines of the Department and provides a forum for students to voice their concerns and share
ideas and research. Networking opportunities, social events, student-sponsored conferences, and lectures are all benefits of
EHESO. For further information please contact JHSPH.EHESO@jhu.edu or visit the EHESO Facebook page.
2017-18 EHESO BOARD MEMBERS

Tara McAlexander, President Katie Overbey, Research Committee Representative
tmcalex1@jhu.edu koverbe1@jhu.edu
Dana Freeman, President-elect Pranay Randad, Student Assembly Representative
dfreem20@jhu.edu prandad1@jhmi.edu
Sarah Attreed, Secretary TBA, Master’s Representative
sattree1@jhmi.edu
Ian Sanchez, Treasurer Chris Brueck, WSE Representative
isanche6@jhmi.edu brueck@jhu.edu
Gabriel Innes, Education Committee Representative Marsha Wills-Karp, EHESO Faculty Adviser
ginnes1@jhmi.edu mwkarp@jhu.edu

CONTACT INFORMATION
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION
Marsha Wills-Karp, PhD mwkarp@jhu.edu
EHE Department Chair Office: E7527A, 443-287-4290
James D. Yager, PhD jyager1@jhu.edu
Deputy Chair Office: E6527, 410-955-3348
Theresa Daniel tdaniel2@jhu.edu
Administrator Office: E7523B, 410-502-4451
Patty Poole ppoole1@jhu.edu
Sr. Administrative Coordinator to the Chair Office: E7527, 443-287-4290
Bella Francois bfranco3@jhmi.edu
Sr. Administrative Coordinator Office: E7527, 410-614-3275
ASSOCIATE CHAIRS
Jacqueline Agnew, PhD jagnew1@jhu.edu Identify strategic opportunities to engage with the
Associate Chair for Practice Office: W7503D practice community and promote the scholarship of
410-955-4037 EH practice.
Marsha Wills-Karp, PhD mwkarp@jhu.edu Monitor existing and approval of new degree
Acting Associate Chair for Office: E7527A programs and curricula, monitor courses for non-
Educational Programs 443-287-4290 Departmental students, assess teaching quality,
oversee doctoral admissions.
Wayne Mitzner, PhD wmitzner@jhu.edu Identify Department-wide strategic research areas,
Associate Chair for Research Office: E7608 help faculty with grant submissions (mock study
410-614-5446 section), research retreats and seminars.
Brian Schwartz, MD, PhD bschwar1@jhu.edu Primary: Mentor faculty.
Associate Chair for Faculty Office: W7041 Secondary: Recommend appointments and
Development 410-955-4158 promotions to Chair and Executive Committee.
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
Katie Phipps kphipps4@jhu.edu Oversees all operations of the academic programs in
Academic Program Office: E7039 the Department and works as the liaison among
Administrator 410-955-2212 students, faculty, and administrative offices of both
the Department and the School. Responsible for
overseeing all admissions, prospective student
communications and visits, teaching assistant
assignments, course waivers, staffing Departmental
academic committees. Responsible for assuring
student DGA is processed (i.e., tuition, medical
insurance, matriculation fee). Monitors registration
activity, assisting with issues as necessary, tracking of
students’ academic progress – including meeting
School and Departmental requirements and
milestones.
Carla Reinhard, MHS creinha2@jhu.edu This position works closely with faculty and students
Academic Program Office: E6640 in the part-time, online degree programs. Markets
Administrator 410-502-0742 and recruits for the MSPH program in the
Department.

FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Theresa Daniel tdaniel2@jhu.edu Responsible for directing the overall administrative,
Administrator Room: E7523B financial and operational activities of the Department of
410-502-4451 EHE.
Tracy Russo trusso1@jhu.edu This position works closely with faculty and principal
Financial Manager Office: E7523 investigators to monitor expenses, prepare grant
410-502-2471 proposals and other related items for submission, handle
all pre-and post-award issues and assist with budgeting
issues for sponsored & non-sponsored accounts. Handles
more complex and multi-project funding. Supervises the
SRSA & RSA.
Raisa Supan rsupan2@jhu.edu This position works closely with faculty and principal
Sr. Research Service Office: E7034 investigators to monitor expenses, prepare grant
Analyst 410-955-3328 proposals and other related items for submission, handle
all pre and post award issues and assist with budgeting
more complex and multi-project funding.
Charlene Jackson charlene.jackson@jhu.edu This position works closely with faculty and principal
Sr. Research Service Office: E7523 investigators to monitor expenses, prepare grant
more complex and multi-project funding.
Lorraine Smith lorraine.smith@jhu.edu This position works closely with faculty and principal
Sr. Research Service Office: investigators to monitor expenses, prepare grant
issues for sponsored & non-sponsored accounts.
Melissa Rosenberger mrosenberger@jhu.edu This position works closely with faculty and principal
Research Service Office: E7523 investigators to monitor expenses, prepare grant
issues for sponsored & non-sponsored accounts.
Felicia Moore fmoore@jhu.edu The HR Coordinator provides a wide range of human
Sr. HR Coordinator Office: E7518 resource services for the Department. Coordinates
410-502-9288 personnel services and HR processes. Prepares payroll
submissions, job postings, visas for faculty and staff and
answers payroll and benefits questions.
Chichona Powell cpowel15@jhu.edu Responsible for the day to day financial transactions such
Budget Specialist Office: E7523 as shopping carts, travel advances, travel reimbursements
410-614-4762 and on-line reimbursements. Work with AP to ensure the
proper documentation is attached. Monthly account
reconciliation of internal accounts.
Roger Stokes rstokes@jhu.edu Responsible for the day to day financial transactions such
Budget Specialist Office: E7523 as shopping carts, travel advances, travel reimbursements
410-614-4762 and on-line reimbursements. Work with AP to ensure the
proper documentation is attached. Monthly account
reconciliation of internal accounts.
Nicole Hughes, MA nhughes4@jhu.edu Oversees the Departmental website, designs and writes
Communications Office: E7040 Departmental publications and newsletters, manages the
Coordinator 443-287-2905 EHE team site (SharePoint/Portal)

ACADEMIC PROGRAM DIRECTORS
PhD Track in Exposure Sciences & Environmental Epidemiology

Kellogg Schwab, PhD Christopher D. Heaney, PhD, MS Gurumurthy Ramachandran, PhD
Co-Director Co-Director Co-Director
kschwab1@jhu.edu cheaney1@jhu.edu gramach5@jhu.edu
Office: E6620, 410-955-9334 Office: W7033B, 443-287-4989 Office: E6634, 410-502-0182
PhD Track in Toxicology, Physiology & Molecular Mechanisms

Wayne Mitzner, PhD Winnie Wan-yee Tang, PhD
Co-Director Co-Director
wmitzner@jhu.edu wtang10@jhu.edu
Office: E7608, 410-614-5446 Office: E7545, 410-614-3910
DrPH
Paul A. Locke, JD, DrPH
Director
plocke@jhu.edu
Office: W7032, 410-502-2525
MHS & ScM

Megan Latshaw, PhD
Director
mlatshaw@jhu.edu
Office: E7032, 410-502-8948
MSPH – Occupational & Environmental Hygiene

Kirsten Koehler, PhD
Director
kirsten.koehler@jhu.edu
Office: E6632, 410-955-7706
MSPH – Toxicological Testing & Human Health Risk Assessment in Environmental Agents
Joseph P. Bressler, PhD Megan Latshaw, PhD
Co-Director Co-Director
jbressl1@jhu.edu mlatshaw@jhu.edu
Office: 707 N Broadway , 443-923-2677 Office: E7032, 410-502-8948

PHD PROGRAM
Students in the PhD program select from one of two tracks within the Department: Exposure Sciences and Environmental
Epidemiology; Toxicology, Physiology, and Molecular Mechanisms. PhD students have seven years from the time of matriculation
to complete their degree requirements. However, it is expected that all doctoral students will have completed the program
within five years after matriculation.
Students will receive a maximum of five years of funding from the program. Student funding beyond five years is not available.
A formally approved LOA does not count toward this time. Doctoral students will have up to 30 days after the final defense to
make corrections to and submit their thesis. All doctoral students must remain registered during this time. If they are within the
five years of funding, they will receive stipend and health insurance coverage for these 30 days. After the 30 days, they will be
terminated from payroll as a graduate student in the Department.
TRAINING COMPETENCIES
The goal of PhD training in EHE is to, through core and track-specific courses, research rotations, qualifying examinations, and
mentored research, prepare graduates to be independent investigators who engage in scholarship that creates new knowledge,
use research to transform practice and improve environmental health, and effectively communicate research findings.
We expect graduates of the PhD program to be able to:

1. Describe all aspects of the environmental health paradigm (from sources to health effects) for a range of agents
and stressors and scales from local to global
2. Identify common environmental health hazards and risks
3. Understand the interdisciplinary nature of environmental health research
4. Explain core epidemiological concepts
5. Explain the role of law, policy and regulations in environmental health protection
6. Explain concepts of risk assessment and management to assess and control environmental health risks
7. Utilize statistical techniques to support research designs and perform data analyses
8. Write and critique a grant proposal in the NIH format
9. Evaluate and critique a body of literature in order to assess the state of knowledge and research gaps
10. Develop a specialized area of knowledge within one of the Department’s academic tracks
11. Develop a set of research tools and skills needed to conduct independent research
12. Develop, conduct and defend original research that is worthy of publication and leads to a completed thesis
13. Communicate research results to technical and lay audiences
14. Translate research findings into practice
FACULTY ADVISERS
PhD students are assigned a faculty adviser once they are admitted to the program. The adviser serves as the primary contact
for the Department and will assist the student with course selection each term, planning research rotations if appropriate,
preparation of journal club and seminar presentations, and the interpretation of Departmental and School policies. This initial,
or academic, adviser may or may not become the student’s research adviser. As early as the first year, a thesis research adviser
is selected to serve as the student’s adviser for the conduct of their research. This selection, however, does not exclude significant
interactions with other members of the faculty. The faculty adviser must approve student registration and course plans (as
applicable). At the end of each academic year, the adviser and the student should review academic progress and determine plans
for the future year that will keep the student on track toward graduation. This information is also reviewed by the student’s
doctoral track director(s) and the academic program administrator. In the event that the student wants to change advisers, they
must discuss the reasons with their track director(s) and submit a request to the academic program administrator. Such changes
are considered upon mutual agreement and availability of an appropriate adviser. Changes will be noted on the student’s
transcript.
DOCTORAL REGISTRATION
In addition to the School’s residency requirement, full-time doctoral students in the Department must register on a continuous
basis for a minimum of 16-credits each academic term. Registration is not required during the summer* or interim sessions and
tuition funding is typically not provided for these terms. All students are required to discuss the current term’s registration with
their adviser before the end of add/drop period. A student, full- or part-time, who fails to register by the published deadlines
during a regular academic term will incur a late registration fee from the School that must be paid by the student. If a student

still does not register after the add/drop deadline for the term, they will be considered withdrawn by the School and the
Department.
*Note: Some students will be registered by the Department during the summer term for administrative purposes; however, this
registration does not imply that didactic courses will be funded.
If it becomes necessary to take a break from studies, students should contact their adviser and determine if a formal leave of
absence (LOA) is necessary. Any request for change of status must be submitted to the academic program administrator and
approved by the School and the Department. Please contact the academic program administrator for details about requesting a
formal LOA.
ASSESSMENT OF PROGRESS
In order to monitor and document adequate academic performance and progress, a review of the doctoral student’s grades and
activities is carried out continually. This information is reviewed by the adviser, the doctoral track directors and the academic
program administrator. In addition to maintaining an acceptable grade point average, each student must successfully complete
a comprehensive written examination, departmental and school-wide preliminary oral examinations. Failure to successfully
complete any of these requirements will also be grounds for dismissal from the program.
The School requires doctoral students to maintain a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students with a GPA falling below 3.0 will
be placed on academic warning and will have one term of registration in which to raise their GPA above the threshold for their
degree. The academic program administrator will notify students placed on academic warning and their performance will be
reviewed by the Educational Programs Committee (EPC). All recommendations about academic standing will be then presented
to the Department’s Executive Committee for final disposition. Students not meeting the minimum GPA after one term may be
granted additional term(s) on academic warning if academic progress has been shown in the cumulative GPA; that approval
beyond one term must be reported to the School’s Committee on Academic Standards. Students on academic warning must
meet with their academic adviser and program director (or academic program administrator) each term to review their academic
plan and receive approval for their course schedule prior to registering for courses. Students with a cumulative GPA below the
minimum may not register for more than 18 credits per term. Any repeated courses count towards this 18 credit limit.
GRADES IN CORE COURSES

Doctoral students must earn a minimum grade on a set of required program-specific core courses: “Pass” for courses offered
only on a pass/fail basis: “B” or higher for courses offered for letter grading. A student who earns a grade below that threshold
in a course that meets a core requirement must, at the next opportunity, make a second attempt to complete the core course
by repeating the same course or by completing another course that has been approved by the program director. A grade below
the threshold on the second attempt may be grounds for dismissal and must be reported to the School’s Committee on Academic
Standards.
ATTENDANCE & VACATION

Students are expected to attend all classes, including journal clubs and seminars, and participate actively. Scheduling conflicts
that arise must be discussed with the student’s adviser. Since research and practice are fundamental parts of the curriculum, it
is expected that students will work (with the approval of their adviser) in the laboratory, or pursue other research, including
participation in public health practice opportunities during term breaks. Generally, students will take no more than two weeks’
vacation per academic year (University holidays are approved time off and are not included in the two weeks’ vacation). Students
must discuss plans for vacation or other absences with their adviser.
JOURNAL CLUBS & SEMINARS

In addition to attendance at formal courses, students are expected to attend Departmental and program seminars and journal
club. Students are also required to attend the EHE Grand Rounds in which Hopkins faculty, scientists from other institutions, and
alumni are invited to present their latest research results. In addition, students attend and present (once per year in years 2-5)
their ongoing research at the EHE Student Seminar series.

TEACHING ASSISTANT REQUIREMENT
Teaching Assistant positions provide students with an opportunity to develop their teaching and interpersonal skills, to work
professionally with faculty and fellow students, and to contribute service to the Department.
All PhD students are required to serve as TA for one course each year during their second, third and fourth year of the program.
Only EHE courses may be used to fulfill this requirement and students must be enrolled in courses on a full-time basis. Students
must receive approval from their adviser prior to accepting a TA position.
Students are required to complete the TA training during their first year in the program. The TA training course is offered twice
per year- July-December and January-June. The academic program administrator will verify the student has completed the
training prior to starting a TA position.
A student will become eligible for compensation once they have satisfied the yearly TA requirement. Compensation is $2000 per
course. Smaller courses requiring less work will pay $300. An exception to this policy was approved by the Educational Programs
Committee in April 2017- PhD students in the second year or later who TA the summer term course, 180.601 Environmental
Health, are waived from the compensation restriction.
For courses that do not require a TA but need additional administrative assistance, a request can be submitted to the academic
program administrator. Proctors, graders, and other assistants are paid at the rate of $25 per hour. Students hired at an hourly
rate are required to submit weekly time sheets to Felicia Moore (fmoore@jhu.edu).
Additional Opportunities:
Gordis Teaching Fellowship
Teaching Academy- Preparing Future Faculty Program
REQUIRED CORE CURRICULUM

The School and the Department have specified a series of required core courses to be completed by all PhD students. PhD
students are required to complete at least 64 credits of formal coursework (i.e., not special studies). At least 18 credits of formal
coursework are required in courses outside the student’s primary department. At least nine of these credits must be taken in
the School of Public Health.
PHD EXAMINATIONS & PROCEDURES

The following information regarding doctoral exams and thesis serves as a general guide to Departmental policies and
procedures. Please note that the School’s PPM for PhD programs provides comprehensive details about each exam and related
procedures. See track sections for procedures specific to each track.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
A comprehensive exam is required of all doctoral students. The examination will be taken upon completion of the EHE-required
PhD core courses and a substantial proportion of the track-required courses, normally at the end of the first year of study but no
later than the end of the second year. The track directors will send written notification of the successful completion of the
examination to the academic program administrator. If a student fails the written exam, track faculty will decide if they will be
permitted to re- take the exam, and if so, whether they will be examined on a particularly weak area or be required to take
another exam comprised of new questions. Only one reexamination may be permitted. A second failure will result in termination
from the program. Doctoral students who are not able to continue in the program may request a transfer to the MHS, MSPH, or
ScM.
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
All PhD students are required to write a NIH style grant proposal as a degree requirement. The proposal will be in the form of a
standard NIH format. In general, the grant proposal will be drafted as a component of the Writing Scientific Papers and Grant
Writing courses. Individual tracks may modify the format by adjusting the page number limitations. It is the responsibility of the
adviser to inform the student if there are any track-specific deviations from this requirement.

DEPARTMENTAL PRACTICE ORAL EVALUATION
In preparation for taking the School-wide preliminary oral examination, all PhD students of the Department of Environmental
Health and Engineering are required to achieve satisfactory performance on a Departmental practice oral evaluation. This
Departmental evaluation provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate the effective verbal communication skills and
the ability to engage in scientific exchange that will be tested on the official formal School-wide preliminary oral examination.
The evaluating committee will consist of five faculty members with primary or joint appointments in EHE: four from the student’s
track (including the adviser) and one from within the Department but outside the student’s track. The most senior faculty
member (excluding the student’s adviser) will serve as the chair of the evaluation process. Students should work with their
adviser to select the faculty composition and exam time and complete the Departmental oral evaluation form provided by the
office of the academic program administrator. The student’s adviser will bring the student’s complete academic file (as provided
by the academic program administrator) to the exam for the committee members to review. Students must submit a copy of
their thesis proposal to the committee members approximately 2 weeks prior to the exam date. (Note: no more than two of the
faculty on this practice evaluation can serve in the group of 5 primary members of the School-wide preliminary oral examination.)
The evaluation commences with a discussion among the faculty (in the student’s absence) concerning the student’s academic
performance and activity. The student is then invited back into the room and begins by presenting a 10-15-minute talk about
their thesis proposal. The faculty will question the student to determine whether they are adequately prepared to conduct the
research outlined in the proposal. Questions will not be confined to the proposal, but can cover any topic deemed to be
fundamental to a doctoral student in their particular field. Questioning continues until all faculty members have had the
opportunity to ask questions and have acquired sufficient information about the student’s knowledge and abilities. The student
will then be excused from the room, and the faculty will decide whether the student performed well enough to proceed to the
school-wide preliminary oral examination. If the committee feels the student is not ready, they will decide on the appropriate
next step. The most common option is to simply allow more time for a student to study and practice answering questions orally,
with a repeat of the Departmental practice evaluation at some specified later time. If the student doesn’t achieve an acceptable
performance level at this second session, the faculty may either decide on a third and final practice session or recommend that
the student leave the PhD program. Doctoral students who are not able to continue in the program may request a transfer to
one of the Departmental master’s programs. Following each of these practice evaluations, the adviser will submit a brief report
summarizing the decision of the committee to the academic program administrator.
SCHOOL-WIDE PRELIMINARY ORAL EXAMINATION

The School-wide preliminary oral examination (POE), administered by the School’s Office of Academic Affairs under University
guidelines, determines whether the student has the ability, depth, breadth, and knowledge to undertake significant doctoral-
level research in their specialized area of interest. The examination should be taken at the earliest feasible time, not later than
the end of the student's third year in residence, and before significant engagement in dissertation research.
The student and their adviser are responsible for initiating arrangements for this examination. Requests for scheduling the exam
must be sent to the School’s Office of Records and Registration at least one month prior to the examination; therefore, it should
be submitted in advance of this time to the academic program administrator. All members of the committee must be present at
the scheduled exam location; teleconference participation is not permitted. If the student fails the preliminary oral examination
and is permitted a re-examination, they must be re-examined within one year.
THESIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Upon successful completion of the preliminary oral examination, a thesis advisory committee will be formed to provide continuity
in the evaluation of progress and development of the student. The principal responsibilities of the committee are to review the
student’s dissertation proposal, to advise and guide the student’s research, and to read and evaluate the student’s final
dissertation. Students work in consultation with their adviser and/or track directors to select members of the committee.
The committee consists of the student’s adviser and two to four other faculty members from both inside and/or outside the
student’s department with expertise in areas relating to the proposed research of the student. Membership of the committee
may change as dictated by the needs of the student and direction of the research. It is expected that the student will meet
formally at least twice per year (every six months) with the committee, beginning six months after the successful completion of
the school-wide preliminary oral examination and continuously until the final defense. At these meetings, the student will
present progress on his/her thesis project and the committee will offer advice. For each meeting, an evaluation (Thesis Research
Committee Meeting Form found on the student resources section on the EHE website) of the student’s development will be

prepared by the committee, discussed with the student, and submitted to the academic program administrator to be included
in the student’s file. As the thesis project progresses, the committee may indicate a target date for completion of the project.
THESIS RESEARCH
The thesis must be based on original research, worthy of publication and acceptable to the Department and to the committee
of thesis readers (Committee of Readers). Students should consult the following resources for details on preparing the thesis:
PPM, Library Services, Doctoral Candidate Information
FINAL ORAL DEFENSE & PUBLIC SEMINAR

The committee of thesis readers shall conduct the oral defense of the thesis after the thesis advisory committee agrees that the
candidate is ready for the formal defense (also known as Final Oral Exam or FOE). During this defense the committee shall
evaluate:
I. The originality and publication potential of the research;
II. The candidate’s understanding of the details of the methodologic and analytic work;
III. The final quality of the written thesis document.
Once a date for the defense has been agreed upon by the committee of thesis readers, a formal request for the final oral defense
should be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration at least one month prior to the exam date. This should be
submitted in advance of the one-month period to the EHE academic program administrator for processing. The adviser will
confirm that the thesis is in a final form that is ready to be submitted to the readers and that all other School and Department
requirements for the degree have been fulfilled.
The final oral examination is a defense of the thesis before a committee of at least four readers. Typically, most or all of the
members of this committee were also members of the student’s thesis advisory committee. The readers include the thesis
adviser and at least three other faculty members with the rank of assistant professor or higher. At least three departments of
the University, including at least two departments within JHSPH must be represented. Normally, two readers are from EHE. The
senior faculty member outside EHE will normally serve as chair and must hold the rank of full or associate professor. The primary
appointment of faculty members determines whether they are considered inside or outside the department.
The thesis should be in its final form before distribution to the readers. This is confirmed by the adviser signing off on the thesis
before it’s distributed to the readers. Thesis readers must have at least one month to read the thesis before the final examination
is held as they might have suggested revisions as well.
All doctoral candidates are required to give a formal presentation of their completed thesis work at a public seminar.
Administrative staff is available to assist in scheduling a room for this event as well as advertising this event to the appropriate
audience.
Doctoral students will have up to 30 days after the final defense to make corrections and submit their electronic thesis. All
doctoral students must remain registered during this time. If the funding has not gone over the total number of years allotted,
they will receive stipend and health insurance coverage for these 30 days. After the 30 days, they will be terminated from payroll
as a graduate student in the Department. Students on the School health plan are responsible for cancelling their insurance.
Contact the Student Accounts office jhsph.bursar@jhu.edu.
The Department requests one bound copy of the thesis. The School recommends using Thesis on Demand. The binding should
be black, the students name, degree and year should be on the spine, and thesis title and name on the front. The Department
does not cover the cost of electronic thesis submission or binding. All Departmental copies are placed in W7023.

EHE Doctoral Milestones
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Typical Timeline for EHE PhD 1 2 3 4 S 1 2 3 4 S 1 2 3 4 S 1 2 3 4 S 1 2 3 4 S
Students:
Coursework Completion over first 2 years
Research Rotations
Year 1
If Applicable
Drafting of Research Proposal Year 2
Comprehensive Exam Year 2
Departmental Oral Evaluation Year 2
School-wide Preliminary Oral

Year 2
Exam
TA Requirement Years 2-4
Thesis Research Completion over years 3-5
Student Seminar & Grand

Regularly distributed across all years
Rounds
Journal Club Regularly distributed across all years
Final Thesis Year 4 or 5

Defense & Seminar

Department of Environmental Health & Engineering
PhD Core Curriculum Requirements
Academic Year 2017-2018
Course Number Course Name Term Year Day/Time

180.609 Principles of Environmental Health I 1 1 MW 1:30-3:20
180.612 Advanced Environmental Health 2 1 MW 8:30-10:20
187.610 Public Health Toxicology 1 or 2 1 WF 3:30-4:50 or online
317.600 Introduction to Risk Sciences and Public Policy 1 or 3 1 MW 5-6:50 or online
340.xxx Epidemiology
See track requirements
140.xxx Biostatistics
180.860 EHE Student Seminar & Grand Rounds Every Every 2nd & 4th T 12:00-1:00
180.661 & .662 Writing Scientific Papers I & II 4, 1 1&2 W 12:00-1:00
180.663 & .664 Grant Writing I & II 2, 3 2 TBA
185.xxx Journal Club Every Every See track requirements
550.860 Academic & Research Ethics at JHSPH 1 1 Online
550.865 Public Health Perspectives in Research 2 1 or 2 Online
550.600 Responsible Conduct of Research or 1 W 3:20-5:20
2
306.665 Research Ethics and Integrity 3 TTh 1:30-2:50
Note: The School’s Satisfactory Academic Performance policy requires doctoral students to maintain a minimum
GPA of 3.0 and to have a B or greater in program core courses. Please refer to your track-specific section for
additional course requirements.

PHD TRACK IN EXPOSURE SCIENCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
The Exposure Sciences and Environmental Epidemiology (ESEE) track offers research and training opportunities in key topic areas
relevant to environmental and occupational health. These include air, water, the food system, early life exposures, metals and
synthetic chemicals, environmental microbiology, the built environment, global environmental health, molecular and integrated
epidemiology, and the investigation of susceptibility factors and effective interventions. Graduates from the ESEE track work in
academic research institutions, health agencies, health departments, public health advocacy organizations, and private industry
organizations that are leaders in environmental and occupational health in the United States and around the world.
While the exact course sequence for each student is customized on an individual basis dependent on their background and
research interests, coursework generally centers around one of several focus areas as illustrated below. This coursework is
designed to achieve in depth and experiential training to complement the core instruction.
EXPOSURE SCIENCES
Evaluating and preventing or minimizing exposure from airborne, waterborne or foodborne physical, chemical or biological
pollutants, and promoting health and safety in occupational and non-occupational environments are major strategies to protect
public health. Using principles of chemistry, biology, physics, epidemiology, risk assessment and mathematics, we develop
innovative solutions to environmental contamination problems. We develop techniques to measure contaminants in various
media, develop strategies and conduct studies to assess the levels of exposures in populations, evaluate the impact of a hazard,
offer solutions on treatment or containment, promote regulations and policies to prevent human or environmental
contamination, and perform quality control checks.
ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Understanding the role of the environment in human health is critical to improve health and quality of life in human populations,
especially among vulnerable and marginalized groups. Using an epidemiologic approach, we conduct population-based research
that incorporates state-of-the art exposure and outcome assessment to evaluate the role of the environment in disease,
disability, and other health outcomes and to develop strategies for health promotion and disease prevention and control. We
engage with diverse populations nationally and internationally, employ classic and cutting-edge epidemiologic methods, and
investigate a broad range of environmental exposures including the natural and built-environment.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Protecting workers from disease and injury is vital nationally and internationally and is an important component of environmental
health. We address work-related health problems and design solutions to control and prevent disease or injury caused by
chemical, physical, psychosocial, and biological threats. Our goal is to promote and maintain the health of worker populations,
particularly those who are most vulnerable, to ensure healthy and productive working lives. Our research includes clinical and
laboratory toxicology, development and validation of low cost sensors and biomarkers, statistical techniques for assessing
exposures, epidemiology, population health management, health promotion, policy analysis, and intervention studies focused
on disease prevention.
SUSTAINABILITY
It is increasingly apparent that human activities and the evolution of anthropogenic systems into their current forms are moving
societies at a rapid pace towards numerous global crises that can threaten public health and ecosystems. In an era of changing
climate, there is recognition that our common resources may not be able to be preserved in a manner that will allow us to draw
on them at current rates. Research is needed to support interventions aimed at slowing the progression of these ecological crises
in order to avoid or minimize their impact on human health and wellbeing. Utilizing systems thinking in combination with core
public health disciplines and policy analysis, we build the evidence base for understanding the risks and benefits associated with
various models of food production, land, water and energy use, waste management, and other human activities.

ESEE TRACK SEMINARS & JOURNAL CLUB
To foster collaboration and enhance research creativity and performance, the ESEE track organizes the following seminars and
journal clubs:
1. The Johns Hopkins Education and Research Center (ERC) seminar series offered the 1st Monday of each month, a forum
for discussion and learning on occupational health research and practice.
2. The ESEE Seminar series, offered on the 3rd Monday of each month, a forum to discuss research ideas and ongoing
projects by students and faculty.
3. The ESEE Journal Club, offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, jointly with the Department of Epidemiology,
a forum to stay up-to-date with the latest research.
4. Other activities open to students and faculty in the ESEE track include:
• Center for Livable Future’s food system-oriented event program and seminar series
• Environmental Epidemiology Group (bi-monthly meeting)
• Environmental Epigenetic Epidemiology Group (bi-monthly meeting)
ESEE TRACK FACULTY

(Note: faculty in bold are currently accepting PhD students)
• Jacqueline Agnew, PhD, MPH; Occupational health, aging workers and musculoskeletal disorders
• Daniel Barnett, MD, MPH; Preparedness, emergency response, all hazards readiness
• Jessie Buckley, PhD; Environmental epidemiology, environmental exposures & child health
• Maureen Cadorette, PhD; Occupational and environmental health
• Meghan Davis, PhD, DVM; Environmental microbiology, one health, asthma
• Sheila Fitzgerald, PhD, MSN; Young working adults, cardiovascular disease risk, workplace violence
• Christopher Heaney, PhD, MS; Environmental epidemiology, water and health, community-based research
• Norma Kanarek, PhD, MPH; Community health, applied epidemiology, cancer
• Kirsten Koehler, PhD, MA; Exposure assessment, aerosols, air quality
• Dave Love, PhD; Environmental microbiology, aquaculture, food production
• Keeve Nachman, PhD, MHS; Risk science, risk assessment, food systems
• Roni Neff, PhD, ScM; Food system, agriculture, sustainability, health disparities
• Cindy Parker, MD, MPH; Climate change, sustainability, energy and health
• Gurumurthy Ramachandran, PhD, CIH; Exposure assessment, nanoparticles, risk assessment for nanomaterials
• Ana Rule, PhD; Air pollution, bioaerosols, metal speciation
• Kellogg Schwab, PhD, MSPH; Environmental microbiology, microbial fate and transport, water quality
• Brian Schwartz, MD, MS; Environmental epidemiology, sustainability, built environment, lead
• Genee Smith, PhD, MSPH; Environmental epidemiology, health effects of climate change, infectious diseases
• Ellen Silbergeld, PhD; Industrial farming, metals, environmental and occupational health
• Paul Strickland, PhD; Molecular biomonitoring, molecular epidemiology, genotoxic agents, cancer

PhD Track in Exposure Sciences and Environmental Epidemiology
Track Core Requirements - Academic Year 2017-2018
All PhD students have the same core requirements. Please refer to the core curriculum for these details. Students
who receive any funding from the NIOSH Education and Research Center (ERC) may be required to take additional
coursework. Contact your adviser for more information. Courses shaded in gray are required for the focus area in
which they are listed. * = online term
TRACK CORE REQUIREMENTS

Course Number Course Name Term Credits
340.751-753 Epidemiology Methods 1/2/3 5/term
140.621-624 Statistical Methods in Public Health 1/2/3/4 4/term
185.801 ESEE Journal Club 1/2/3/4 1/term
180.640 Molecular Epidemiology & Biomarkers in Public Health 3 4
185.621 & .921 Methods in the Exposure Sciences & Lab 4 4
Typical Courses for Exposure Sciences Focus Area

340.696 Spatial Analysis I: ArcGIS 1 3
182.625 Principles of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 2, 4* 3
317.610 Risk Policy, Management and Communication 2, 4* 3
182.614 Industrial Hygiene Laboratory 3 5
140.698 Spatial Analysis III: Spatial Statistics 3 4
180.625 Environmental Justice: Concepts, Methods, and Practice 3 3
180.629 Environmental and Occupational Health Law and Policy 3 4
182.613 Exposure Assessment Techniques for Health Risk Management 3 3
TBA Exposure Assessment Techniques for Epidemiology 4 3
182.615 Airborne Particles 4, 1* 3
340.680 Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology 4 4
317.615 Topics in Risk Assessment 4 2
Typical Courses for Environmental Epidemiology Focus Area

188.680 Fundamentals of Occupational Health 1* 3
340.731 Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 1 4
183.931 Fundamentals of Human Physiology 2, 4* 4
260.631 Immunology, Infection and Disease 2 3
340.666 Foundations of Social Epidemiology or 2 3
340.705 Advanced Seminar in Social Epidemiology 3 3
140.655 Analysis of Longitudinal Data 3 4
140.656 Multilevel Statistical Models in Public Health 4 4
340.754 Epidemiology Methods 4 5

Typical Courses for Occupational Health Focus Area
188.680 Fundamental of Occupational Health 1 3
182.631 Principles of Occupational Safety 1 2
188.694 Health of Vulnerable Worker Populations 1* 3
182.625 Principles of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 2 3
182.621 Introduction to Ergonomics 2 4
182.623 Occupational Safety and Health Management 3, 2* 3
188.686 Clinical Environmental and Occupational Toxicology 3 3
188.621 Occupational Health 4 5
Typical Courses for Water Focus Area

182.638 Environmental & Health Concerns in Water Use & Reuse 1 3
260.631 Immunology, Infection and Disease 2 3
182.626 Issues for Water & Sanitation in Tropical Environmental Health 3 2
180.651 Energy, Environment, and Public Health 3 2
182.640 Food- and Water-borne Diseases 3 3
Typical Courses for Food Systems Focus Area

180.622 Seafood and Public Health: From Production to Consumption 1 2
180.620 Food Systems and Public Health 2* 3
180.655 Baltimore Food Systems: A Case Study of Urban Food Environments 3 4
180.606 Case Studies in Food Production and Public Health 4 4
180.605 Food System Sustainability Practicum 4 3
222.653 Food Technology and Health 4 3
222.654 Food, Culture and Nutrition 4 4
222.657 Food and Nutrition Policy 4 2
Typical Courses for Built Environment and Communities Focus Area

180.611 The Global Environment, Climate Change and Public Health 1 4
EN 570.605 Interdisciplinary Research Practicum 1&2 3
188.688 Global Sustainability and Health Seminar 2&4 1
180.651 Energy, Environment and Public Health 3 2

PHD TRACK IN TOXICOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY & MOLECULAR MECHANISMS
Chronic diseases such as COPD, asthma, cancer, pulmonary fibrosis and cardiovascular diseases are major causes of morbidity
and mortality, and environmental exposures are the key drivers of these diseases. The research in the Toxicology, Physiology
and Molecular Mechanisms (TPMM) track is focused on discovering novel molecular mechanisms that drive the
pathophysiology of major chronic diseases, with the goal of developing prevention and therapeutic strategies to improve public
health. The track is supported by NIEHS and NHLBI research training grants.
Students in this track will engage in academic training in specific areas of environmental health with in-depth courses in
molecular, toxicologic, physiologic, immunologic and pathophysiologic sciences. Prior to focusing on a specific area of thesis
research, they will also obtain a broad background in environmental health sciences by taking core courses that underlie its
scientific basis. During the first year, students will begin to engage in research by doing lab rotations with selected faculty.
Training in writing scientific papers and grant proposals is also included in the curriculum.
The research done by PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty has led directly to an enhanced understanding of the
biological changes that represent early stages and progression of many chronic diseases. The track is aimed towards creating
the next generation of scientists with laboratory skills to tackle complex environmental effects in individuals and population.
Graduates can look forward to successful careers in academic or industrial research and government or regulatory agencies.
RESEARCH ROTATIONS
Each student must complete at least three research rotations in their first academic year. The purpose of these research
rotations is first to expose the students to the spectrum of basic pathophysiologic research questions and laboratory methods,
and second to help students select a lab for their own thesis research. Selection of the laboratories for these rotations depends
upon the needs and interests of the student – the specific labs are chosen in discussions with the program director.
The research rotation program is normally structured as follows:

First Rotation during the 1st and 2nd terms of year one.
Second Rotation, Jan. 3 to March 15.
Third Rotation, March 15 to June 15.
At the end of each rotation, students must present a brief oral summary describing the goals, results, and conclusions drawn
from the research experience. By the end of June of the first year, students should select their thesis research adviser.
TPMM JOURNAL CLUB

Students, fellows, and faculty participate in the track journal club, where a current research paper is discussed and analyzed.
The paper selection is done on a rotating schedule with close interaction between the student presenters and faculty.
POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to predoctoral training, there are also excellent opportunities for postdoctoral research training in this track.
Postdoctoral fellows are primarily focused on their research, but also are expected to participate in journal clubs and seminars.
They are also able to take courses to enhance their knowledge in basic science and environmental health.

TPMM TRACK FACULTY
(Note: faculty in bold are currently accepting PhD students)
• Steven An, PhD; Smooth muscle mechanics and respiratory physiology
• Shyam Biswal, PhD; Molecular mechanisms, pathophysiology and therapeutics of COPD and lung cancer
• Joseph P. Bressler, PhD; Neurotoxicology
• Srinivasan Chandrasegaran, PhD; Genome editing of human pluripotent stem cells; Total synthesis of designer
chromosomes
• Robert Fitzgerald, PhD; Control of the cardiopulmonary system
• Alan M. Goldberg, PhD; Farm animal welfare as it relates to human health
• John D. Groopman, PhD; Molecular biomarkers of environmental carcinogens and chemoprevention
• Thomas Hartung, MD, PhD; Developmental neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity & endocrine disruption with integrated
omics-technologies
• Thomas Kensler, PhD; Basic & translational approaches for chemoprevention of environmental carcinogenesis
• Mark Kohr, PhD; Cardiovascular physiology, electrophysiology, cardiovascular disease
• Wayne Mitzner, PhD; Pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying asthma and COPD
• Fenna Sillé, PhD, MS; Developmental immunotoxicity in the context of chronic/infectious diseases & vaccine efficacy
• Winnie Wan-yee Tang, PhD; Epigenetic regulation in environmental diseases
• Michael A. Trush, PhD; Air toxics and environmental justice
• Zhibin Wang, PhD; Epigenomic mechanisms in the pathogenesis of environmental diseases
• Marsha Wills-Karp, PhD; Genetic and environmental mechanisms of asthma and allergy
• James D. Yager, PhD; Endogenous & xenoestrogen signaling pathways & mechanisms of estrogen carcinogenesis
• Joanne Zurlo, PhD; Optimal treatment of laboratory animals to ensure the best science and animal welfare
JOINT FACULTY
• Robert Brown, MD; Asthma and COPD in humans, Lung imaging
• Robert A. Casero; PhD; Role of polyamine catabolism in inflammation-associated carcinogenesis
• Valeria Culotta; PhD; Pathogens and metal toxicity
• Rachel Damico, MD; Role of the pulmonary endothelium in lung disease
• Kathleen Gabrielson, PhD, DVM; Cardiovascular pathology
• Maureen Horton, MD; Role of immune system and extracellular matrix in lung fibrosis
• Sharon McGrath-Morrow, MD; Pediatric lung diseases
• Alan Scott, PhD; Immunology of lung disease
• James Sham, PhD; Cardiac and pulmonary vascular cell physiology
• Bradley Undem, PhD; Neural control of airway smooth muscle
• Elizabeth Wagner, PhD; Angiogenesis in the lung; bronchial circulation
• Robert Wise, MD; Pathogenesis of COPD

Track Requirements – Year 1
Departmental Requirements
All PhD students have the same core requirements. Please refer to the core curriculum for these details.
First Term
Number Course Name Time Credits
180.609 Principles of Environmental Health I MW 1:30-3:20 4
317.600 Introduction to Risk Sciences & Public Policy MW 5:00-6:50 4
187.610 Public Health Toxicology WF 3:30-450 4
185.805 TPMM Journal Club M 4:00-5:00 1
180.840 Doctoral Special Studies & Research TBA 4
180.860 EHE Student Seminar & Grand Rounds 2nd & 4th Tu & 2nd F each month 1
Second Term
180.612 Advanced Environmental Health TTh 8:30-10:20 4
260.709 Molecular Biology and Genomics MWF 9:00-10:30 (9/29-11/11) (SOM) 3
183.631 Fundamentals of Human Physiology MW 1:30-3:20 4
187.632 Molecular Toxicology MWF 10:30-11:50 4
187.640 Toxicology 21: Scientific Foundations Tu 10:30-11:20 1
Third Term
140.615 Statistics for Laboratory Scientists MWF 10:30-11:20 4
360.728 Pathways and Regulation TTh 9:00-10:30 (1/1-3/1) (SOM) 3
340.703 Cell Structure and Dynamics MWF 9:00-10:30 (1/24-3/2) (SOM) 3
Fourth Term
140.616 Statistics for Laboratory Scientists II MWF 10:30-11:20 4
340.688 Practical Epidemiology for Basic Scientists MWF 1:30-2:20 3
180.661 Writing Scientific Papers I W 12:00-1:00 1

Track Requirements – Year 2
First Term
550.600 Responsible Conduct of Research W 3:30-5:20 1
260.611 Principles of Immunology I TTh 8:30-10:20 4
180.662 Writing Scientific Papers II W 12:00-1:00 1
Second Term
550.865 Public Health Perspectives on Research Online 2
260.612 Principles of Immunology II TTh 8:30-10:20 4
180.663 Grant Writing I TBA 1
Third Term
Select 10 or more credits from list of electives
180.664 Grant Writing II TBA 1
Fourth Term
Select 10 or more credits from list of electives
Electives
Number Course Name Time Term Credits
187.650 Alternative Methods in Animal Testing Online 3 3
187.645 Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications Online 3 3
187.661 Environmental Health in Neurotox. & Mental Disorders TTh 10:30-11:50 4 3
187.655 Evidence-Based Toxicology Online 4 3
183.643 Essentials of Pulmonary Function Measurements TBA 4 3
360.720 Organ System Physiology MTWTF 9:00-10:30 (SOM) 4 5

MASTER’S PROGRAMS
The Department of Environmental Health and Engineering offers three master’s degree programs: Master of Health Science
(MHS) in Environmental Health, Master of Science (ScM) in Environmental Health, and the Master of Science in Public Health
(MSPH), the latter with tracks in (1) Occupational and Environmental Hygiene and (2) Toxicity Testing and Human Health Risk
Assessment of Environmental Agents. These programs are designed to address the educational and training needs of students
within the broad range of disciplines in the field of environmental health, as described below. Graduates of each program will be
eligible to sit for the examination to become Certified in Public Health (CPH) by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
The MHS in Environmental Health is an academic program that is based on coursework and does not involve an internship. The
MHS in EH is designed to be completed in one academic year. It is primarily intended for bachelor’s degree graduates who have
a special interest in environmental health and who wish to develop a foundation upon which to base further education and
application of environmental health principles in support of their long-term career goals. Focus areas offer students the choice
between three course sequences that focus on knowledge and skills within environmental health that address key areas of
current activity in the field. Graduates may pursue higher degrees in various areas of public health, medicine, and law. Others
have taken positions with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, non-profit enterprises and in the private
sector. The program is also designed to meet the needs of experienced government or private sector employees who wish to
become more qualified in environmental factors involved in health and disease.
The ScM in Environmental Health is a two-year, in-residence academic degree program consisting of one year of coursework
followed by a 12-month research period. ScM students are admitted initially into the MHS program described above. By the end
of the second term, MHS students with an interest in research who have identified a departmental faculty member willing to
serve as thesis adviser may apply for a transfer to the ScM program. The ScM thesis is based on original research carried out by
the student under the direction of a faculty member. The program is designed for individuals preparing to enter a PhD program
or to pursue upper-level research positions in environmental health. Course requirements for the ScM are the same as for the
MHS. The ScM program is intended for individuals with a special interest in pursuing research in one of the various areas within
environmental health. Typically, these students have previous hands-on experience in laboratory, field, or population-based
investigations that they would like to build upon. Graduates may transition directly into training and research through doctoral
degree programs in their areas of their primary interest. For graduates wishing to apply their knowledge and research skills prior
to pursuing advanced degrees, the ScM will position them to compete for research positions in the private sector, federal
agencies and non-governmental organizations.
The MSPH in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (OEH) is a program with an internship requirement that meets the
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) definition of a professional training program. The MSPH-OEH program is also
accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology Applied Sciences Accreditation Commission (ABET-ASAC). The
MSPH-OEH can be completed in 1.5 years as a full-time student or in three years as a part-time/online student. The Program is
intended for students interested in developing or advancing professional careers in occupational and environmental exposure
assessment, risk assessment and management. This program is part of the Department’s NIOSH-sponsored Education and
Research Center in Occupational Safety and Health. Graduates of the program are employed in consulting, private industry
and/or government, and they are also prepared to pursue doctoral studies (PhD or DrPH) in environmental health sciences.
The MSPH in Toxicity Testing and Human Health Risk Assessment of Environmental Agents (TTHRA) is a professional degree
program that provides individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to begin or advance their career as a public health
professional in the evolving field of human health and environmental risk assessment. The full-time program consists of 9 months
of coursework that provide students with knowledge of the fundamental concepts and testing approaches used in classic risk
assessment processes, as well as those used in the new paradigm for toxicity in the 21st Century. This will be followed by a 7 to
12-month internship with a government agency, non-governmental organization, industry or private sector group. The MSPH-
TTHRA can also be completed in three years as a part-time/online student. Students completing this program will also earn the
Certificate in Risk Sciences and Public Policy. Graduates of the program will be prepared to play an essential scientific role at
federal agencies and in the private and industrial sectors in the evaluation of toxicity testing data and their utilization in the
regulatory process.

ADVISERS
All new students enrolled in any of the three master’s programs will be assigned an adviser before their arrival. The adviser serves
as the primary contact for the Department and will assist the student with course selection each term and interpretation of
Departmental and School policies. In the MSPH and MHS programs, advisers will also assist students with the preparation and
presentation of their essays. In these programs, the student is free to change advisers, but this change must be approved by the
appropriate program director and the academic program administrator must be notified via email. For students in the ScM,
initially-assigned advisers may change when a student transitions from the MHS to the ScM program at the end of term 2 in the
first year of the program in the event that the research adviser is not the initially assigned faculty member.
ASSESSMENT OF PROGRESS
Each term the student and their adviser will review grades from the previous term. Specific goals will be determined following
this review. Students must meet minimum academic standards to remain in the master’s program. A student who is experiencing
academic difficulty will be notified in writing if they are expected to achieve a specific GPA during the upcoming term. Failure to
meet any of the following criteria is grounds for dismissal from the program.
CUMULATIVE GPA
The School requires master’s students to maintain a minimum of 2.75 cumulative grade point average. Students with a GPA
falling below 2.75 will be placed on academic warning and will have one term of registration in which to raise their GPA above
the threshold for their degree. The academic program administrator will notify students placed on academic warning and their
performance will be reviewed by the Educational Programs Committee (EPC). All recommendations about academic standing
will be then presented to the Department’s Executive Committee for final disposition. Students not meeting the minimum GPA
after one term may be granted additional term(s) on academic warning if academic progress has been shown in the cumulative
GPA; that approval beyond one term must be reported to the School’s Committee on Academic Standards. Students on academic
warning must meet with their academic adviser and program director (or academic program administrator) each term to review
their academic plan and receive approval for their course schedule prior to registering for courses. Students with a cumulative
GPA below the minimum may not register for more than 18 credits per term. Any repeated courses count towards this 18 credit
limit.
GRADES IN CORE COURSES

Students must earn a minimum grade on a set of required program-specific core courses: “Pass” for courses offered only on a
pass/fail basis: “C” or higher for master’s students for courses offered for letter grading. A student who earns a grade below that
threshold in a course that meets a core requirement must, at the next opportunity, make a second attempt to complete the core
course by repeating the same course or by completing another course that has been approved by the program director. A grade
below the threshold on the second attempt may be grounds for dismissal and must be reported to the School’s Committee on
Academic Standards.

MHS IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The Master of Health Science in Environmental Health program provides a firm academic foundation in the field of environmental
health through sequenced courses that build on one another. The program primarily targets individuals holding a bachelor’s
degree who see a place for environmental health in their future academic or career goals.
Some graduates pursue doctoral degrees in public health, medicine and law, while others head to governmental agencies, NGOs,
and the private sector. The program may also accommodate the educational needs those already working in these sectors, who
want to develop a stronger knowledge base in environmental health.
All MHS graduates have competence in the following: basic biological mechanisms; toxicology; statistical evaluation of data;
epidemiological studies in environmental health; risk sciences and public policy; research ethics; and public health perspectives
in research. The MHS further offers content specialization in the following focus areas:
• Human Toxicology, Pathophysiology and Risk Assessment

• Population Environmental Health
• Food Systems, Water and Environmental Sustainability
In addition to coursework, MHS students prepare an essay addressing an environmental health problem and make a formal
presentation on the topic to an audience of faculty and students.
A part-time option may be offered with approval of the program director (reserved for unique situations). The part-time program
has the same course and grade requirements as the full-time option and must be completed in four years.
COURSEWORK
Students consult with faculty advisers to select a program of study that encompasses their area of primary interest and fits with
their career goals. Required core courses address topics which include environmental health, toxicology, physiology,
epidemiology, risk sciences, and statistics.
Each term, students should register for at least 16 credits in order to reach the 64 total credit requirement for the degree
program. Students reach this 16 credit per term requirement by choosing among the focus area recommended courses. If you
would like to substitute a recommended course with something not listed, contact the program director and/or the academic
program administrator. Depending upon the focus area, MHS students also have the opportunity to fulfill the requirements
necessary to earn certificates from the school in addition to the MHS degree.
Students who have completed coursework in the following areas may apply to sit for the examination to become Certified in
Public Health (CPH) through the National Board of Public Health Examiners: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Social and Behavioral
Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, and Health Policy and Management.
HUMAN TOXICOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & RISK ASSESSMENT

This focus area covers laboratory-oriented approaches to the study of environmental agents that affect health, and the
mechanisms through which they do so. Building upon the required introductory course in toxicology, additional courses cover
advanced toxicology, environment-related disease, and laboratory-based statistics. Through lectures, discussion and class
assignments, students develop a solid understanding of the ways in which environmental exposures can translate into health
risks, as well as ways in which these risks can be evaluated and mitigated. Some students also complete requirements for the
Risk Sciences and Public Policy Certificate. Ideal applicants to this area will be individuals with a strong background in the basic
sciences, including biology and chemistry.
POPULATION ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

This focus area presents a broad population view of environmental health with required courses in epidemiology, statistics and
environmental health principles. This combination provides students with basic mastery in the use of statistical approaches and
introduces the skills used in epidemiologic research. Students interested in applying basic sciences in a community or clinical
setting benefit from this focus, which includes the social aspects of the field. The Risk Sciences and Public Policy Certificate is
often completed concurrently. Through coursework and optional direct participation, students develop an understanding of the

problems that affect subsets of the population, as well as challenges faced in their solution. Ideal applicants possess a good basic
science and quantitative foundation, and an interest in addressing population-related environmental health issues.
FOOD SYSTEMS, WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

This focus area provides a deeper understanding of changes in the global environment and how their consequences affect human
health at the individual and population levels. Coursework and seminars expose students to a range of sustainability topics: food
production, security and urban food systems; energy source impacts on public health; water supply and reuse; policy implications
and health impacts of climate change, urban sprawl, and the green movement. Climate change, loss of bio-diversity, ecosystem
degradation and the depletion of other global resources will be considered in the context of their impact on health on a global
scale. Course content combined with course-based development of analytical skills, assists students in critically analyzing the
complex interactions that exist within global environmental problems. Students may also pursue the Food System, Environment
and Public Health Certificate. Ideal applicants possess an interest in the environmental and health implications of a rapidly
increasing global population at a time of diminishing food and fuel resources and a changing climate.
PROGRAM & GRADE REQUIREMENTS

As described above, students must meet all course grade, overall GPA and registration requirements. The program must be
completed within four years from the date of matriculation
MHS students and their advisers formally meet as a group four times during the academic year. These meetings aim to build
community and share information about administrative, course or other programmatic issues. Attendance is mandatory for MHS
students, who should remain in contact with their advisers on a weekly basis throughout the year. In addition, MHS students
must attend the EHE Grand Rounds seminars, scheduled on the second Friday of each month.
MHS ESSAY
MHS students must write an essay and present a summary of it during a formal symposium. The essay serves as an integrating
experience for students. The content addresses an environmental health problem pertinent to the educational goals of the
student and approved by the adviser. Insofar as the topic allows, the essay must synthesize information across the environmental
health paradigm from environmental source to exposure, toxicology and policy. The essay is not a research paper or thesis, but
rather an informative and in-depth literature review of a topic of current environmental health relevance. It should represent a
substantive application of analytic and technical skills in reviewing, exploring, and proposing potential solutions to the problem.
All students will register for 181.845 MHS Special Studies & Research in term 1 and 181.850 MHS Essay in terms 3 and 4,
corresponding to the last three terms leading to completion of their program requirements. Students who do not successfully
complete the requirements for all three terms of this special studies course face dismissal from the program.
ESSAY FORMAT
The essay must be between 7,800 and 9,600 words of text (equivalent to about 30 pages), with at least 30 peer-reviewed journal
article references in addition to other references (e.g. Internet). The pages must be 1.5 or double-spaced using 12-point font
with one inch margins. All essays must contain: title page; table of contents; text with section headings and a reference list. The
reference citations in the text and the reference list should follow the format used by Environmental Health Perspectives, the
journal of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). Tables and figures may be incorporated into the body
of the text but must be annotated to indicate the source of each.
The student will meet with the adviser throughout the essay-writing process in order to ensure fulfillment of essay requirements,
as well as assure that the essay is properly prepared for presentation and final approval. The essay must be reviewed and
approved by the adviser and one other faculty member or expert chosen by the student and approved by the adviser.
ESSAY PRESENTATION
All students completing the MHS are required to make at least one presentation of their essay to an audience of faculty and
students of the Department. This presentation will be based on the student’s essay topic, and will typically be made after
completion of the written essay. Each student is allotted 20 minutes: 10 minutes for the presentation and 10 minutes for
questions and answers.

2017-18 TIMELINE FOR MHS ESSAY COMPLETION
The MHS essay must be prepared in a timely manner, so that the adviser and second reader have adequate time to provide
comments to be incorporated into the final document. Below is the list of milestones and deadlines that must be met. Note that
some are linked to receiving a grade of “pass” in 181.845 and 181.850.
October 17 MHS Student/Adviser Lunch Meeting

November 3 Essay topic decided upon with adviser
November 14 MHS Student/Adviser Lunch Meeting
November 20 Draft outline and literature review submitted to adviser for suggestions and edits
December 8 Outline and literature review approved by adviser
January 16 First draft of essay submitted to adviser for input and suggested modifications
February 12 Second draft of essay submitted to adviser for input and suggested modifications
February 20 MHS Student/Adviser Lunch Meeting
March 5 Final version of essay to adviser
March 26 Essay approved by adviser and sent to second reader
April 13 Corrections to essay, based on reader’s comments, are submitted to adviser or reader for review
April 17 MHS Student/Adviser Lunch Meeting
April 26 Adviser and second reader approve essay
May 10 & 11 MHS/ScM Presentations
MHS TO SCM TRANSFER PROCESS

Students interested in applying for the ScM will indicate their intention at the start of term 2. Ideally, most of these students
would have declared their ScM intentions in their application to the MHS program. Identification of an appropriate and willing
faculty research mentor is essential; that process should be initiated as early as possible, preferably while an applicant to the
MHS program, using the list of faculty associated with the ScM degree program on the web.
By the middle of term 2, the student will submit a request form for transfer from the MHS to the ScM degree. The form, includes
a brief explanation of how the ScM research opportunity fits with the student’s educational and research goals. It must be signed
by the current MHS adviser. In addition, the proposed research faculty needs to provide a letter of willingness to assume the role
and responsibilities of ScM thesis adviser (this person may or may not be the current MHS adviser).
A transcript of the first and second term courses and grades (obtained by the academic program administrator) complete the file
for review. Students must demonstrate excellent academic success at the graduate level in the first two terms of the year
(minimum GPA of 3.0).
A sub-group of the ScM research faculty (program director and 2-3 others) will review the file to confirm that the requirements
have been met and, based on that input, the program director will approve or disapprove of the request for degree transfer. The
academic program administrator will inform the Office of Records and Registration of the degree transfer and adviser change (if
appropriate) to be effective term 3. The student will be advised of the transfer approval during the Winter Intersession.
Term 3 and 4 courses will be completed under the direction of the research adviser. The adviser will use 183.840 ScM Special
Studies & Research to evaluate the student’s progress in completing the literature review and research plan in fulfillment of the
written portion of the ScM degree requirements, as described in detail below. The research plan will also be presented as part
of the MHS/ScM student presentations in early May.

SCM IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The first year of the program focuses on coursework designed to provide a strong foundation in the basic tenets of environmental
health. Similar to the MHS program, ScM students choose a focus area.
During the third term, ScM students start their background literature search as part of 183.840 ScM Special Studies & Research.
In fulfillment of a second thesis research course in the fourth term, students develop a written plan for the research project, as
detailed below. Immediately after completing fourth term coursework and fulfilling the requirements of both written and oral
comprehensive exams, the student begins their research under the direction of their adviser.
The research must represent original work that forms the basis for their master’s thesis. It is expected that the thesis work will
be prepared and submitted for publication as part of degree completion. After completion and review of the thesis, students
present their work at a departmental seminar. Students will be expected to complete the program at the end of the fourth term
of the second year and graduate in May.
PROGRAM & GRADE REQUIREMENTS

The first year curriculum for students in the ScM is the same as that for MHS students and includes both core required courses
and courses specific to the chosen focus area. During the research year, full-time enrollment must be maintained by taking a
minimum of 16 credits of 183.825 ScM Thesis Research in each of the four terms. At least 12 credits of formal coursework are
required in courses outside of EHE; at least six of these credits must be taken at JHSPH. In addition, students are required to
participate in all journal clubs, seminars and meetings deemed necessary by the faculty research adviser.
As described above in the master’s programs overview, students must meet all curriculum, grade, Grade Point Average (GPA),
and registration requirements. Students must successfully complete 64 credits of coursework to be considered for the Master’s
Tuition Scholarship (MTS) in the second year.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
The ScM student must pass the comprehensive examination prior to beginning the full-time research year of the program. The
research proposal document produced by the student will serve as the written component of the examination, the basis for the
presentation and the focus for the oral examination. The examinations require the student to demonstrate their knowledge of
the proposed research – its rationale, approaches and methodologies – as well as its relevance and potential contributions within
the broader perspective of environmental health. Students must submit a completed ScM Comprehensive Examination Form to
the academic program administrator at least two weeks before the exam date.
PREPARATION FOR THE EXAM

ScM students use 183.840 ScM Special Studies & Research in terms 3 and 4 to develop the research proposal document described
below. Along with the student, the research adviser determines the milestones that must be met for satisfactory completion of
each of the two courses. The product, formatted similar to an NIH R21 research proposal, includes an in-depth review of the
literature that supports the proposed area of research and presents the key components of the research plan. It serves as the
written basis for the comprehensive oral examination that will be taken by all ScM students as soon as possible after the end of
classes in May. The document will subsequently provide the foundation for the ScM thesis and resulting journal article(s).
FORMAT OF THE DOCUMENT

The inclusive review of the literature constitutes a large portion of the document. It provides an introduction and background
for the proposed research project by presenting the body of existing research that will forms its basis. This document should
also include discussion of the relevance of the work to the broader field of environmental health. It will be approximately 25
pages in length (excluding references) and structured as follows:
I. Introduction and Background – Review of the literature
II. Research question and specific aims
III. Research strategy
A. Significance, including relevance to environmental health
B. Innovation
C. Approach
1. Aim 1
a. Experimental design; materials and methods
b. Proposed data collection/statistical analyses
c. Expected results, potential pitfalls and alternatives
2. Aim(s) (2, 3…)
a. Experimental design; materials and methods
b. Proposed data collection/statistical analyses
c. Expected results, potential pitfalls and alternatives
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
The examination committee consists of the research adviser and 2-3 other faculty members. These members may include
someone from outside the department, whose expertise is valuable to the student’s project; at least one of these individuals will
be identified to serve as a resource to the student and follow their progress through the research year.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
The comprehensive examination consists of two parts, one written and one oral. Completion of each of the components will be
addressed separately during the examination process. The adviser serves as chair of the examining committee and will pick up
the student’s file from the office of the academic program administrator, prior to the exam. Typically, the student presentation
lasts 15-20 minutes, followed by 45-60 minutes of questioning. In private, the committee members vote to pass, pass with
conditions, or fail the student.
In the event that conditions are required for successful completion of the examination, these must be agreed upon by the
committee and presented in detail to the student along with the plan for confirming their fulfillment. These must be fulfilled
prior to the start of full-time research, unless otherwise decided by the committee. The examination may be re-taken once, if
necessary. If the student is unable to successfully pass the examination after the second attempt, the student will be transferred
back to the MHS program and be eligible for graduation with that degree. The completed research document will fulfill the MHS
essay requirement. The adviser returns the file to the academic program administrator who then notifies the registrar or the
outcome of the exam.
RESEARCH & THESIS REQUIREMENTS

The ScM degree requires successful completion of a research project and the writing of a master’s thesis based on that work.
The research will be completed under the direction of a faculty mentor (research adviser) who is a member of the Department
of Environmental Health & Engineering. The work must represent an original hypothesis-driven investigation on a topic of
interest to the student and agreed upon by the adviser.
The format will adhere to School guidelines which can be found on the Electronic Theses & Dissertations website. The document
quality must be appropriate for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THESIS READERS

The committee comprises the student’s research adviser and at least one other faculty member from any department within the
Johns Hopkins University. Only one committee member may be an adjunct: the other(s) must be full-time (professor, scientist,
lecturer, instructor of any rank). Emeriti faculty may serve on the committee; however, visiting faculty may not serve. The student
and research adviser should identifying the second thesis reader and obtain their agreement to serve on the committee.
Once a thesis reader has agreed to serve on the committee, the student must submit a thesis reader appointment form to the
Office of Records and Registration at least one month before the student expects to complete the degree. The form requires the
signatures of the research adviser, department chair, and academic program administrator; it certifies that the student has
completed all School and Departmental requirements for the degree, except for the thesis.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THESIS READERS

The student is responsible for distributing the thesis to their research adviser and the thesis reader at least four weeks before
the student expects to complete the degree. The adviser and thesis reader should review the thesis in a timely manner and send
a letter to the student listing any recommended changes. The thesis reader will also send the adviser a copy of the letter. It is
the responsibility of the adviser to adjudicate suggested revisions and approve the final version of the thesis. The adviser will
then submit a letter to that effect to the registrar. Completion of the degree is not finalized until the registrar receives letters
from the adviser and thesis reader approving the thesis, and the student submits an electronic version of the dissertation to the
JHU Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) system.

PRESENTATION
Students are required to present their research during the MHS/ScM Student Presentations. Presentations should be 30
minutes in length followed by 15 minutes of questions and answers from faculty and students. The academic program
administrator will confirm the presentation schedule in May.
2017-18 SCM PROGRAM FACULTY ADVISERS

• Steven An, PhD - Associate Professor
• Joseph Bressler, PhD - Associate Professor
• Meghan Davis, PhD - Assistant Professor
• Jillian Fry, PhD – Assistant Scientist
• Thomas Hartung, MD, PhD - Professor
• Christopher Heaney, PhD - Associate Professor
• Joseph Jacangelo, PhD - Associate Professor
• Kirsten Koehler, PhD - Associate Professor
• Mark Kohr, PhD - Assistant Professor
• Wayne Mitzner, PhD - Professor
• Keeve Nachman, PhD - Assistant Professor
• Kellogg Schwab, PhD - Professor
• Brian Schwartz, MD - Professor
• Paul Strickland, PhD - Professor
• Winnie Tang, PhD - Associate Professor
• Zhibin Wang, PhD - Assistant Professor

MHS/ScM Curriculum
Each term, students should register for at least 16 credits in order to reach the 64 total credit requirement. Students reach this
16 credit per term minimum by first registering for the required courses, then choosing among the focus area elective courses.
Some sections may be available online. Please refer to the course catalog for the most current information. Discuss with your
adviser the options which meet the biostatistics and epidemiology course requirements.
* If you would like to substitute a recommended course with something not listed, contact the program director and/or academic
program administrator.
First Term
Number Course Day/Time Credits
180.609 Principles of Environmental Health I MW 1:30-3:20 4
187.610 Public Health Toxicology (or online term 2) WF 3:30-4:50 4
140.xxx Biostatistics* (or term 3) Varies 3-4
340.xxx Epidemiology* (or term 4) Varies 3-4
317.600 Introduction to the Risk Sciences & Public Policy MW 5:00-6:50 4
550.860 Academic & Research Ethics at JHSPH Online 0
Second Term
181.845 MHS Special Studies & Research NA 1
140.xxx Biostatistics* (or term 4) Varies 3-4
180.610 Principles in Environmental Health II TTh 1:30-3:20 4
550.865 Public Health Perspectives on Research Online 2
Select from focus area electives to reach a minimum of 16 credits
Third Term
181.845 MHS Special Studies & Research or
NA 1
183.840 ScM Special Studies & Research
Fourth Term
181.850 MHS Essay or
NA 1
183.840 ScM Special Studies & Research
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FOCUS AREA ELECTIVE COURSES
Students may create their own program or they may choose a focus area:
FSWES – Food Systems, Water & Environmental Sustainability
TPRA – Human Toxicology, Pathophysiology, and Risk Assessment
PEH – Population Environmental Health
First Term
Number Course Day/Time Credits Focus Area
120.600 Biochemistry I MWF 10:30-11:50 5 TPRA
180.611 Global Environment, Climate Change & Public Health TTh 8:30-10:20 4 FSWES
180.622 Seafood and Public Health: From Production to Consumption F 10:00 - 11:50 2 FSWES
Second Term
317.610 Risk Policy, Management & Communication MW 5:00-6:30 3 All
317.615 Topics in Risk Assessment Online 2 All
185.805 TPMM Journal Club M 4:00-5:00 1 TPRA
183.631 Fundamentals of Human Physiology (or online term 4) MW 1:30-3:20 4 TPRA
187.640 Toxicology 21: Scientific Foundations W 3:30-4:20 1 TPRA
187.632 Molecular Toxicology MWF 10:30-11:50 4 TPRA
185.801 ESEE Journal Club M 12:00-1:00 1 PEH
188.688 Global Sustainability and Health Seminar Th 12:00-1:20 1 FSWES
180.620 Food Systems & Public Health Online 4 FSWES
Third Term
182.640 Food- and Water-borne Diseases TTh 1:30-2:50 3 All
187.645 Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications Online 3 TPRA
183.638 Mechanisms of Cardiopulmonary Control F 3:30-5:20 2 TPRA
182.613 Exposure Assessment Techniques for Health Risk Mgmt. TTh 3:30-4:50 3 TPRA
317.605 Methods in Quantitative Risk Assessment MW 5:00-6:50 4 PEH, TPRA
180.640 Molecular Epidemiology & Biomarkers in Public Health TTh 3:00-4:20 4 PEH, TPRA
340.607 Intro to Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology MWF 1:30-2:50 4 PEH
182.626 Issues for Water & Sanitation in Tropical Enviro. Health T 8:30-10:20 2 PEH
180.625 Environmental Justice: Concepts, Methods & Practice WF 1:30-2:50 3 FSWES, PEH
180.655 Baltimore Food Systems WF 10:00-11:50 4 FSWES

Fourth Term
317.610 Risk Policy, Management & Communication Online 3 All
340.688 Practical Epidemiology for Basic Scientist MWF 1:30-2:20 3 TPRA
340.651 Emerging Infections W 3:30-5:20 2 TPRA
183.642 The Cardiopulmonary System Under Stress F 3:30-5:20 2 TPRA
187.650 Alternative Methods in Animal Testing Online 3 TPRA
187.655 Evidence-Based Toxicology Online 3 TPRA
187.661 Environmental Health in Neurological & Mental Disorders TTh 10:30-11:50 3 TPRA
TBA Introduction to Environmental Genomics and Epigenomics TBA TPRA
185.621 Methods in Exposure Sciences T 3:30-5:20 3 PEH, TRPA
317.615 Topics in Risk Assessment M 5:00-6:30 2 PEH, TPRA
340.680 Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology MW 1:30-3:20 4 PEH
180.628 Intro to Environmental and Occupational Health Law Online 4 FSWES, PEH
182.638 Environmental Health Concerns in Water Use & Reuse WF 8:30-10:20 4 FSWES, PEH
188.688 Global Sustainability and Health Seminar W 12:00-1:20 1 FSWES
188.682 A Built Environment for a Health and Sustainable Future Online 3 FSWES
180.606 Case Studies in Food Production & Public Health Online 4 FSWES
180.605 Food System Sustainability Practicum F 1:30-3:20 3 FSWES

MSPH IN OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE
The MSPH in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (OEH) program is a professional degree designed for students
interested in developing or advancing professional careers in occupational and environmental risk assessment and
management. This program is part of the Department’s NIOSH-sponsored Education and Research Center in Occupational
Safety and Health. Graduates of the program are employed in consulting, private industry and/or government, and they are
also prepared to pursue doctoral studies in environmental health sciences. The program may be undertaken on a full-time or
part-time/online basis.
The OEH program has four broad educational objectives for both part-time and full-time students:
1. Recognize, evaluate, and control factors in the workplace and the environment that may cause illness, injury, or
impairment;
2. Develop functional skills in the five core areas designated by the Council on Education in Public Health for professional
programs (biostatistics, epidemiology, administration, education/behavioral sciences, and environmental health)
specific to the practice of occupational and environmental hygiene.
3. Prepare for an immediate career through comprehensive education and training; and
4. Provide a breadth of professional knowledge needed to pursue further education in environmental health.
For students particularly interested in careers in occupational hygiene the program is accredited by the Applied Science
Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), and is designed to
prepare students for the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) examination administered by the American Board of Industrial
Hygiene. Graduates with the required work experience. Training in the program covers principles of risk assessment and
management in the workplace and in the general environment. Coursework includes toxicology, epidemiology, biostatistics,
occupational health, occupational and environmental hygiene, air pollution, environmental sampling, exposure assessment,
and program management, as well as risk assessment, risk management and risk communication.
PART-TIME/ONLINE OPTION
The MSPH in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene program offers a part-time/online option with courses taken both
online and during the School’s Summer Institute and Winter Institute. The part-time program has the same requirements as
the full-time program. Upon enrollment, students will work with their adviser to develop a course plan for completion of the
degree. The part-time program is designed for working professionals and is restricted to students actively employed in
occupational and/or environmental hygiene/safety positions.
INTERNSHIP OR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL PROJECT & ESSAY REQUIREMENT

As a requirement of the MSPH in OEH program, each student must complete an independent professional project (IPP) and
write a culminating essay that is presented in a formal seminar. The IPP can be completed as part of the internship experience
for full-time students or in the context of a student’s employment for part-time students. The essay is intended to serve as an
integrating experience for the students. The content is based on an occupational or environmental health problem that is
pertinent to the educational goals of the student and approved by the advisor. The essay is typically the product of an
internship or employment experience. The essay represents a substantive application of professional technical skills through
the process of collecting and summarizing data and reviewing appropriate literature. Where possible, students are encouraged
to pursue projects that can lead to a publishable manuscript.
The full-time program includes a three-month internship. The internship is designed to provide professional experience
tailored to the needs and interests of each student. During the internship, the student is expected to assume independent
responsibility for a project, which is described in a culminating paper that serves as a review of the entire educational
experience. Internship placements for full-time students are evaluated by asking field mentors to evaluate the student
performance and each student to evaluate their internship. Students will register for 182.810 MSPH Field Placement.
Students in the part-time option complete an IPP as a part of their employment. In most cases a local mentor will be identified
at the student’s place of employment. If a suitable mentor does not exist, a program faculty member will serve as the project
mentor. Students enrolled in the part-time program will also register for 182.810 MSPH Field Placement.

Full-time Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene - Academic Year 2017-18
Core Curriculum Schedule - Year 1
First Term
Course Number Course Name Day/Time Credits
140.621 Statistical Methods in Public Health I TTh 10:30 - 11:50 * 4

182.845 MSPH Special Studies & Research TBA 1
187.610 Public Health Toxicology ** WF 3:30 - 4:50 4
188.680 Fundamentals of Occupational Health ** TTh 3:30 - 4:50 3
340.721 Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health I ** MW 10:30 - 11:20 * 5
Second Term
140.622 Statistical Methods in Public Health II TTh 10:30 - 11:50 * 4

182.621 Introduction to Ergonomics F 8:30 - 11:50 4
182.625 Principles of Occupational & Environmental Hygiene ** TTh 1:30 - 3:20 4
183.631 Fundamentals of Human Physiology ** MW 1:30 - 3:20 4
Third Term
140.623 Statistical Methods in Public Health III TTh 10:30 - 11:50 * 4

182.615 Airborne Particles WF 1:30 - 3:20 4
182.623 Occupational Safety & Health Management ** M 1:30 - 3:50 3

Electives Varies
Fourth Term
180.628 Introduction to Environmental& Occupational Health Law Online 4
182.614 Industrial Hygiene Laboratory TTh 1:30 - 4:50 5

182.622 Ventilation Controls ** F 1:00 - 5:20 4
M 8:30 - 11:50 AND
188.681 Occupational Health 5
W 8:30 - 4:50
Summer Internship*** ( No registration required)

Full-time Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene - Academic Year 2017-18
Core Curriculum Schedule - Year 2
First Term (Fifth term of program)

182.631 Principles of Occupational Safety F 1:30 - 3:20 2

182.810 MSPH Field Placement TBA 1
182.850 MSPH Essay TBA Varies
317.600 Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy ** MW 5:00 - 6:50 4
Electives Varies
Second Term (Sixth term of program)

182.637 Noise and Other Physical Agents in the Environment ** WF 1:30 - 3:20 4
182.850 MSPH Essay TBA Varies
317.610 Risk Policy, Management and Communication ** MW 5:00 - 6:30 3
Electives Varies
Check current schedule for all course and/or lab times: 2017-18 Course Catalog
*Laboratory at different time

**Also offered online (usually different term)
In addition, all students are required to complete 550.860.82 Academic & Research Ethics. This online course must
be completed during the first term after matriculation.
Note: It is permissible to substitute the online versions of noted courses in place of the face-to-face versions. Note
that online versions of courses are usually offered in different terms and may require rearrangement of other
courses. Check with your adviser. To take an online course, a CoursePlus account must be established and the
online course, "Introduction to Online Learning” must be completed prior to the start of the term in which the first
online course is taken. Check here for available dates.
State-specific Information for Externship Programs

Students currently cannot conduct internships in Kentucky. For more information, please contact an admissions
representative. Students should be aware of additional state-specific information for online programs.

Part-time/Online Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene – Academic Year 2017-18
Core Curriculum Schedule
First Term Courses Offered (online)

188.680 Fundamentals of Occupational Health 3
140.611 Statistical Reasoning I 3
182.622 Ventilation Controls 4
Online
182.615 Airborne Particles 4
Attend online Seminar in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (one
meeting per month)
Second Term Courses Offered (online)

187.610 Public Health Toxicology 4
140.612 Statistical Reasoning II 3
182.623 Occupational Safety and Health Management Online 3
meeting per month)
Winter Institute Courses Offered (East Baltimore Campus)

182.631 Principles of Occupational Safety 2
140.613 Data Analysis Workshop I 2
TBA
140.614 Data Analysis Workshop II 2
182.621 Introduction to Ergonomics 4
Third Term Courses Offered (online)

317.600 Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy 4
340.721 Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health I 5
182.637 Noise and Other Physical Agents in the Environment Online 4
meeting per month)
Fourth Term Courses Offered (online)

182.625 Principles of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 4
317.610 Risk Policy, Management and Communication 3
183.631 Fundamentals of Human Physiology Online 4
180.628 Introduction to Environ. and Occupational Health Law 4
182.845 MSPH Special Studies & Research 2*
*2 credit hours for Special Studies & Research (1 credit per year, registration takes place in term 4)
Part-time/Online Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene – Academic Year 2017-18
Core Curriculum Schedule
Summer Institute Courses Offered (East Baltimore Campus)
Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (offered every other year alternating with

182.614 5
Occupational Health – will be offered in June 2017, 2019, 2021)
TBA
Occupational Health (offered every other year alternating with
188.681 5
Industrial Hygiene Laboratory - will be offered in June 2018, 2020, 2022)
Other
182.810 MSPH Field Placement TBA 1
182.850 MSPH Essay TBA 2
Successful completion of 3 credits related to the Independent Professional Project (IPP) is required for completion of the
program. The related course requirements will be undertaken over several terms. Students should register for these classes
on the following basis: 1 credit will be awarded for 182.810 upon submission of the IPP proposal and completion of the IPP
data collection; 1 credit will be awarded for 182.850 upon submission of a completed draft of the essay; and 1 credit will be
awarded for 182.850 upon submission of a final draft of the essay and the formal presentation of a seminar on the IPP to
faculty and fellow students. The registration timeline for these courses is decided between the student and their adviser.
Total Program Credits 77 Credits
In addition, all students are required to complete the 550.860.82 Academic & Research Ethics. This online course
must be completed during the first term after matriculation.
NOTE: Students currently cannot conduct internships in Kentucky. For more information, please contact an admissions
representative. Students should be aware of additional state-specific information for online programs.

MSPH IN TOXICITY TESTING & HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AGENTS
The MSPH Track in Toxicity Testing and Human Health Risk Assessment of Environmental Agents (TTHRA) is intended for
students interested in risk assessment. The degree emphasizes the integration of traditional in vivo models and emerging in
vitro and in silico models. Regulators and risk assessors are incorporating these new toxicity testing modalities into their
work. Graduates will be prepared to play an essential role in the scientific evaluation of toxicity testing data. Students
completing the program will also fulfill the requirements to earn the Certificate in Risk Sciences and Public Policy.
COURSEWORK
The curriculum consists of a core courses that will be taken during the first year of the program, during the four 8-week
terms from September to mid-May. The internship and capstone essay will be completed in the second year. Students must
meet minimum academic standards to remain in the MSPH program.
INTERNSHIP
Students in this professional degree program assume responsibility for a professional project to be carried out off-site at a
governmental agency, nongovernmental organization, industry or private sector company. Students will work with the
faculty adviser to identify internship opportunities. The minimum duration of the internship will be four months (two
academic terms) in conjunction with 32 course credits of 182.810 MSPH Field Placement. The student will be directed in the
internship experience by an on-site mentor and will regularly communicate with his/her academic adviser. The overall
length of the project period may be extended beyond the minimum requirement.
PART-TIME/ONLINE OPTION
The MSPH-TTHRA program offers a part-time/online option with courses taken both online and during the School’s Summer
and/or Winter Institutes. The part-time program has the same requirements as the full-time program. Upon enrollment,
students will work with their adviser to develop a course plan for completion of the degree. This part-time offering is
intended for professionals working in environmental health-related fields and others who wish to expand their expertise to
include the competencies of the TTHRA track.
MASTER’S ESSAY & PRESENTATION

Students in professional programs at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health must successfully submit a culminating
project that demonstrates integration of the skills developed during the coursework and internship experiences. For
students in the MSPH in TTHRA program, this project takes the form of an in-depth capstone essay.
The topic of the essay will be linked to the specific or general focus of the internship experience and will be chosen in
consultation with the adviser, who must approve it. Students are encouraged to select a topic that will lend itself to
publication in a scientific journal. Following approval of the essay, students will be required to make a formal oral
presentation to the Department.
MILESTONES FOR DECEMBER 2018 DEGREE CONFERALL

(S) – student responsibility, (F) – faculty responsibility
July 1 (or one month after beginning the internship) – An organizational meeting will be conducted that includes the
student, internship adviser, and the program adviser. A draft of the introduction is submitted prior to the meeting (S).
July 16 – Project approved and data collection begins (F)
Sept. 1 – Paper outline is submitted to program adviser (S)
Sept. 15 – Comments from adviser are due (F)
Oct. 1 – First draft is submitted (S)
Oct. 15 – Comments from adviser are due (F)
Nov. 1 – Second draft is submitted (S)
Nov. 15 – Comments from program adviser are due (F)
Dec. 1 – Final draft is submitted (S)
Dec. 15 – Completion letter is signed (F)
TBA – 30-minute presentation to MSPH faculty (S, F)

ESSAY FORMAT
Title Page
Abstract (1 page)
Table of contents/list of figures
Introduction/background (approx. 5-10 pages) - Include objectives of the project and explain the significance of the
objectives
Methods (approx. 5-8 pages)
Results (approx. 4-8 pages)
Discussion and Conclusions (approx. 5-10 pages) - In addition to discussing the results, include the steps your organization
would be taking to continue the project. Also, describe the benefit of the project to industry, government (local, state
and/or federal), and the regulatory community.
References - refer to the PNAS style, which includes published articles, books and websites

Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in
Toxicity Testing & Human Health Risk Assessment of Environmental Agents
Academic Year 2017-18 – Core Curriculum Schedule
Year 1 - First Term

180.609 Principles of Environmental Health I MW 1:30 – 3:20 4
187.610 Public Health Toxicology WF 3:30 – 4:50 4
317.600 Introduction to the Risk Sciences & Public Policy MW 5:00 – 6:50 4
Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health MW 10:30 – 11:20
340.721.60 5
& Lab M/W 8:30 – 10:00
Statistical Methods in Public Health I TTh 10:30 – 11:50
140.621 4
& Lab T or Th 1:50 - 3:00
550.860 Academic & Research Ethics at JHSPH Online 0
Second Term
187.640 Toxicology 21: Scientific Foundations W 3:30 – 4:20 1
187.632 Molecular Toxicology MWF 10:30-11:50 4
317.610 Risk Policy, Management and Communication MW 5:00-6:30pm 3
Statistical Methods in Public Health II TTh 10:30 – 11:50
140.622 4
& Lab T or Th 1:50 – 3:00
340.722.60 Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health II MF 9:00 – 10:20 4
Third Term
187.645 Toxicology 21: Scientific Application Online 3
317.605 Methods in Quantitative Risk Assessment MW 5:00-6:50 4
140.623 Statistical Methods in Public Health III TTh 10:30-11:50
4
& Lab T or Th 1:50-3:00
180.640 Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in PH TTh 3:00 – 4:20 4
Fourth Term
187.655 Evidence-Based Toxicology Online 3
187.650 Alternative Methods in Animal Testing Online 3
317.615 Topics in Risk Assessment M 5:00-6:30 2
180.628 Intro. to Environmental & Occupational Health Law Online 4
410.620 Program Planning for Health Behavior Change Online*(or term 1 in- 3
person)
340.680 Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology MW 1:30-3:20 4
Year 2
182.810 MSPH Field Placement 1 16
182.810 MSPH Field Placement 2 16/14
182.850 MSPH Essay (in term of degree completion) 2 or 4 2

Part-Time/Online MSPH in
First Term
550.860 Academic & Research Ethics at JHSPH 0
140.611 Statistical Reasoning in Public Health I 3
Online
317.605 Methods in Quantitative Risk Assessment 4
180.640 Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in Public Health 4
Second Term
140.612 Statistical Reasoning in Public Health II 3
187.610 Public Health Toxicology 4
187.640 Toxicology 21: Scientific Foundations* Online 1
187.632 Molecular Toxicology* 4
317.615 Topics in Risk Assessment 2
*must be taken at the same time
Third Term
180.601 Environmental Health (or Summer Institute) 5
340.721 Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health I 5
Online
317.600 Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy 4
187.645 Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications 3
Fourth Term
187.650 Alternative Methods in Animal Testing 3
180.628 Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health Law 4
340.722 Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health II 4
Online
317.610 Risk Policy, Management and Communication 3
410.620 Program Planning for Health Behavior Change (or Winter Institute) 3
187.655 Evidence-Based Toxicology 3
Summer & Winter Institute Courses (East Baltimore Campus)

340.680 Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology (Summer Institute only) 4
140.613 Data Analysis Workshop I TBA 2
140.614 Data Analysis Workshop II 2

Part-Time/Online MSPH in
Other
182.845 MSPH Special Studies & Research (term prior to internship) 2
182.810 MSPH Field Placement (in both terms of internship) TBA 1
182.850 MSPH Essay (in term that degree requirements are completed) 2
Successful completion of 4 credits related to the MSPH internship is required for completion of the MSPH in TTHRA. These
course requirements will be undertaken over several terms and should be registered for on the following basis: 1 credit will be
awarded for 182.810 upon successful completion of the first full term of the internship; 1 credit will be awarded for 182.810
upon completion of the second full term of the internship; and 2 credits will be awarded for 182.850 upon submission of a
final draft of the MSPH essay and its formal presentation in a seminar to MSPH track faculty and fellow students. The timeline
for registration for these courses will be decided upon by the student and their faculty adviser, with approval of the track
director.
State Specific Information for Externship Programs: Students currently cannot conduct internships in Kentucky. For more
information, please contact an admissions representative. Students should be aware of additional state-specific information
for online programs.

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MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY M May 29

Registration Begins for Summer Institute Terms…………………………………………………………….…… M Feb 13

1ST TERM M Aug 28 – Oct 20 (39 class days, M-F)

2ND TERM M Oct 23 – T Dec 19 (40 class days, M-F)

2nd Term Registration Begins .............................................................................................................................. F July 21

Internet-Based/Part-Time MPH New Student Orientation ................................................... Sun Jan 7

Winter Intersession Registration Begins………………………………………………………………………….. Th Oct 5

3RD TERM M Jan 22 - F Mar 16 (40 class days, M-F)

4TH TERM M Mar 26– F May 18 (40 class days, M-F)

Registration Begins for 4th Term ......................................................................................................................... M Feb 5

° verified with their Academic Friday Friday Friday

° Submitted the Appointment of

° submitted Thesis Acceptance Option 1 Option 1

TBA School Convocation* - Royal Farms Arena

Timetable for Completion of Degree Requirements

If Graduation is planned for AY 2017-2018

Special Project, OR Scholarly

Department Chair has:

° indicated in writing to Friday Tuesday Friday

° certified the student’s

TBA School Convocation* - Royal Farms Arena

Thursday, May 24, 2018 University Commencement* - Royal Farms Arena

Student has submitted:

Appointment of Thesis Readers Friday Friday Friday

Student has submitted:

Thesis acceptance letters to the

TBA School Convocation* - Royal Farms Arena

TRACK IN EXPOSURE SCIENCES & ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY

TRACK IN TOXICOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY & MOLECULAR MECHANISMS

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 1

SCM IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

MSPH IN OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 2

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 3

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 4

USE OF HUMAN OR ANIMAL SUBJECTS

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 5

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING STUDENT ORGANIZATION (EHESO)

2017-18 EHESO BOARD MEMBERS

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 6

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 7

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 8

PhD Track in Exposure Sciences & Environmental Epidemiology

PhD Track in Toxicology, Physiology & Molecular Mechanisms

MHS & ScM

MSPH – Occupational & Environmental Hygiene

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 9

We expect graduates of the PhD program to be able to:

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 10

GRADES IN CORE COURSES

ATTENDANCE & VACATION

JOURNAL CLUBS & SEMINARS

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 11

REQUIRED CORE CURRICULUM

PHD EXAMINATIONS & PROCEDURES

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 12

SCHOOL-WIDE PRELIMINARY ORAL EXAMINATION

THESIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 13

FINAL ORAL DEFENSE & PUBLIC SEMINAR

2017-18 EHE Student Handbook 14