ProgramCIP 26.1006
Environmental Toxicology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the health effects associated with exposure to toxic chemicals and systems occurring in the natural, work, and living environments; the management of environmental toxins and toxicity; and the development of protections for humans, animals, and plants. Includes instruction in applied ecology; microbiology; toxin transport, fate, and degradation; dermal toxicology; reproductive and genetic toxicology; atmospheric and environmental chemistry; metals toxicology; environmental mutagens and biotransformation; nutrient interaction; chemical sensitivity, disorders, and disease; risk assessment; animal waste management; environmental health; and hazardous materials management.
Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).
Leads to
7 jobs- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3025
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health19-4042
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health19-2041
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists19-1042
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists19-5011
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians19-5012
Knowledge those jobs draw on
- English Language5 of 7
- Biology4 of 7
- Customer and Personal Service4 of 7
- Education and Training3 of 7
- Mathematics3 of 7
- Engineering and Technology3 of 7
- Law and Government3 of 7
- Medicine and Dentistry2 of 7
- Administration and Management2 of 7
- Chemistry1 of 7
- Public Safety and Security1 of 7
- Psychology1 of 7
How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).