Offered by the program of Health Science, this certificate program in Environmental Health Science fulfills all requirements other than basic science requirements to qualify certificate holders for becoming a registered Environmental Health Specialist trainee. Environmental Health consists of those organized activities undertaken to protect and enhance the public’s health through the recognition, assessment and control of environmental hazards with focus on biological, chemical and physical hazards. The two major aspects in an environmental health program are the prevention of disease and the protection and promotion of human well being. This certificate will encompass the entire general field of environmental health. The program consists of a total of 20 units, plus 12 units of required prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrollment in the certificate program. Admission to the program requires filing of a formal application to the department including documentation of related educational and work experience, and transcripts.