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Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration & Medical Sciences

College of Health Sciences

Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration & Medical Sciences

College of Health Sciences

Meet the Demand for the Growing Healthcare Field

If you’re interested in a healthcare career, but don’t necessarily want to be a nurse or doctor, there are a number of options available for you. Take on roles in disease prevention through education or advocacy. Work behind the scenes diagnosing diseases. Make a positive impact on the field through effective management and administration of healthcare facilities and information. We are dedicated to preparing you for impactful careers that make a difference in communities, industries and healthcare. Prepare to join this dynamic and growing field with a degree from EKU.

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Why consider a major in Environmental & Public Health, Administration, and Medical Sciences?

Explore the benefits and opportunities that await you. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in our fields is projected to grow much faster than average. Programs in the Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration, and Medical Sciences can prepare you to excel in a variety of community, industry, healthcare-related settings or career advancement in medicine, dentistry, graduate school and beyond. Embrace the chance to excel in your future career!

Student Stories & Features

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Ronnie “Travis” Cook

EKU Health Care Administration Student
If you are someone who is thinking of furthering your education, and need the flexibility of working online, EKU Online is a great way to continue your education. Everyone has been very helpful and the courses are challenging, but in good way.
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Matthew Quansah

EKU Environmental Health Science & Sustainability Student
Attending EKU has truly been a game-changer for me. The supportive faculty and staff have helped me discover my passions and strengths, leading me to pursue a major that I am truly passionate about. The opportunities for hands-on learning experiences and internships have allowed me to gain real-world skills and make valuable connections in my field.

Elizabeth Carter

EKU Environmental Health Science & Sustainability Student
The alumni in the EHS program are amazing! I was able to connect with an alumni who works for Seagate Technology in Longmont, CO. Through her, I was able to get an internship with the company which has lasted for a year now. I’m so lucky to be able to continue working with Seagate post graduation as well. My EHS staff are also the BEST people ever! Every single one of them is so passionate about the field and strive everyday to help us succeed.

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News & Updates

EKU Medical Laboratory Science: Cultivating Careers, One Sample at a Time

Students Cheyanne Scherder and Isabel Alguera put on their lab coats and gloves and head into Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) state-of-the-art Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) lab in the Dizney Building. Here, they apply what they’ve learned in the classroom, examining blood samples under a microscope and looking for any abnormalities to make diagnoses. EKU’s MLS […]

Students Take Their Research to Harvard, Representing EKU at the National Level

In January, six Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) students traveled to Harvard University and presented their research at the National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC). This marked the second time students from EKU attended the conference, following recommendations from faculty mentors. “Our students being accepted to showcase their research at the NCRC—at Harvard—shows the massive potential of […]

Adapting Through Adversity

Setting Sights on the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Mackinzie Dickman (Kinzie Houston, ’16) says there’s nothing like the thrill of sailing down a ski slope, feeling free as she fearlessly navigates through challenging courses at 30-60 mph. “Going down the mountain, digging into the snow, I feel connected, in control,” Kinzie said. Although the Eastern […]

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Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration, and Medical Sciences

Dizney Building
Room 220
4377 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-3078
Fax: 859-622-1939
ephams@eku.edu

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