The Rutgers Environmental and Public Health Summer Career Prep Program

New Jersey AgriculturalExperiment StationEnvironment andPublic HealthJune 4 - July 20, 2012Offi ce of Continuing Professional Education7 weeks in the classroom + 5 weeks in the fi eld =A life-changing experienceJoin the Field of Environmental HealthLife’s too short to take just any job. And right now, the fi eld of environmental health needs people that want to make a diff erence with their careers. If you have the heart, desire and skills to save lives and protect NJ’s residents and environment, then join the next generation of environmental health. The Credential YOU Need in Environmental HealthGraduates of the EPH program are eligible to take the New Jersey licensing exam to become Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS). In NJ, an REHS acts as the front-line investigator for many of the state’s public health and environmental regulations. REHS work as health inspectors, environmental compliance managers and environmental consultants in both the public and private sectors. CONTACT US732.932.9271eph@njaes.rutgers.eduFor more information, visit our website:www.cpe.rutgers.edu/EPH“Although I am a veteran student with 3 degrees under my belt, EPH was, by far, the most challenging and rewarding educational program I’ve experienced. I expect to have a long andfruitful career in environmental health.”Frank McAllen, REHS, Sr. Env. Specialist, Disease Strategies, EPH ‘08 “EPH exceeded all of my expectations. Having a course come with an internship and guidance for state licensure was amazing. I couldn’t have gotten experience like this anywhere else. It was nice to go out, at the end of class, and put what I just learned right to use.”Nickolas DeStefano-Blum, EPH ‘10The EPH course includes eight separate modules covering a wide range of topics in environmental health and management including:Emerging Issues in Public Health - Public Health Sanitation Public Health Microbiology - Water and Wastewater - Environmental & Public Health Law Soils, Septics & the Environment - Environmental PollutionGet Real-world Experience to Match Your EducationAfter the 7-week classroom session concludes, we’ll place you in a 200-hour internship to further develop the skills that employers value. Course PrerequisitesEPH applicants must have: 32 credits in biological, physical, chemical or environmental sciences (with one lab course; no grades below a C accepted) and a minimum of 90 credits overallIn order to sit for the state REHS Licensing Exam you must have your Bachelors Degree and suc-cessfully complete the EPH program or equivalent courses at the college level. Our offi ce helps EPH graduates with the application process for the NJ REHS exam.Get Started NowSend us your unoffi cial transcript using our risk-free on-line submission form (found here: www.cpe.rutgers.edu/eph) or send it by e-mail, fax or mail (include your name, phone & email address). If you qualify for the course, the next step is to send a completed EPH Registration Form (we will pro-vide) along with your offi cial transcript and the $40 non-refundable application fee. Application DeadlineApplications must be received by May 13 to be considered for the 2012 course. After May 13, you are still invited to apply, and we will consider your application on a space-available basis. Course FeesThe non-refundable application fee is $40. The registration fee is $2,995 if received on or before May 13, 2011. After that date, theregistration fee is $3,195. The fee includes two large binders of course materials that summarize class presentations and will serve as a reference for regulatory, technical and managerial information useful in the fi eldfor years to come. Questions? Contact us732-932-9271eph@njaes.rutgers.eduCourse Content & Format- THREE CONVENIENT WAYS TO REGISTER - Once your application is approved, you have 3 ways to register: Phone: 732.932.9271, M-F 8am - 4:30pm. Please have your Visa, Mastercard or AMEX number ready. Fax: 732.932.8726, 24 Hours. Please send an EPH Registration Form & include credit card information or copy of your check, money order or purchase order. Mail: Send your EPH Registration Form to: Registration Desk, NJAES Offi ce of Continuing Professional Education, Rutgers University, 102 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519. Make check payable to: Rutgers University- PAYMENT / REFUND / FEE INFORMATION -Payment Policy - All students must have prearranged for payment to be admitted to the class (purchase order, check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or money order).Refunds - You may withdraw from this course with a full refund (minus the $40 application fee) provided our offi ce is notifi ed at least fi ve (5) full working days prior to the start of the course. Beyond that time, registrants may be responsible for the full fee. Substitutions are permitted.Fees - cover any meals provided on the fi rst and last day of class aswell as two binders of course materials. Students are responsible for buying one textbook (approximately $36) on their own. The textbook, Control of Communicable Diseases, will be available at the Cook/Douglass campus bookstore or can be purchased on-line.(7*