Environment and Public Health (EPH) Program

Start a career that protects people and the environment while making a positive difference in your community – become a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)!

As an REHS, you could investigate a waterborne disease outbreak one day, educate a restaurant owner about safe food preparation the next, and enforce regulations at a summer camp facility to ensure children's safety the day after. Every day is different and the work — protecting people, safeguarding the environment, and saving lives — is meaningful and fulfilling.

The Rutgers Environment & Public Health (EPH) summer program will help you begin this career by:

▸ Giving you the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience necessary to thrive in the field.

▸ Qualifying you to apply to take the NJ REHS licensing exam—a credential you'll need to work in New Jersey and that will make you competitive in job markets outside of the state.

▸Expanding your professional network by connecting you with environmental health professionals across various sectors – federal, state, county, municipal, and private – and taking your career to new heights.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Class Dates: June 1 – July 26, 2027, Mon-Fri
Time: 8:45am - 3:30pm (some days end at 4:00pm)
Location: New Brunswick, NJ and Online
Format: Hybrid — Three days/week held in-person at Rutgers (New Brunswick) with hands-on activities and two days/week held online via Zoom.
200-Hour Unpaid Internship: Arranged by Rutgers and completed at a health department after the classroom portion ends in July.