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Environmental and Regulatory Science

Environmental and Regulatory Science. NorthWest Arkansas Community College Division of Science And Mathematics. UAPB Regulatory Science Program. Regulatory Science Program. Introduction. SECTION ONE. United States Department of Agriculture. The Center of Excellence

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Environmental and Regulatory Science

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  1. Environmental and Regulatory Science NorthWest Arkansas Community College Division of Science And Mathematics

  2. UAPB Regulatory Science Program

  3. Regulatory Science Program Introduction SECTION ONE

  4. United States Department of Agriculture The Center of Excellence Established at UAPB for Regulatory Science & Risk Assessment

  5. UAPBSchool of Agriculture, Fisheries & Human Sciences JOINT INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR • Department of Agriculture • Department of Biology • Department of Mathematical Science • and Technology

  6. Regulatory Science Program Administered by the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences

  7. Regulatory Science …. What is it? Why is it important?

  8. Governed by Laws for the Public Good • Age of governmental control • Regulated society • Regulatory agencies

  9. Regulatory Science Program Regulatory Agencies Food & Drug Administration Arkansas Dept. of Environmental Quality

  10. Regulatory Agencies • Protect the public • Provide service & assistance

  11. Regulatory Agencies Environmental Quality Food Safety

  12. Regulatory Agencies Worker Safety Waste Disposal

  13. Regulatory Agencies“Business of Government” • Federal • State • Local

  14. Regulatory Agencies Federal • EPA - Environmental Protection Agency • OSHA - Occupational Safety & HealthAdministration • FDA - Food and Drug Administration • DOT – Department of Transportation

  15. Regulatory Agencies Arkansas • Department of Environmental Quality • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission • Parks & Recreation • Department of Labor

  16. Regulatory Agencies Local City Building Inspections County Health Department

  17. Regulatory Science Program Career Preparation SECTION TWO

  18. Regulatory Science Program Who Enrolls?

  19. Regulatory Science Program IS FOR STUDENTS WHO... Want to work in the regulatory arena for the government or in private industry Want to make a difference in our society

  20. Regulatory Science Program What Will It Provide? What Will It Do For You?

  21. Regulatory Science Program Prepares students for a career working with regulatory agencies.

  22. Regulatory Science Program The student will understand: • The regulatory process • How regulations • are made

  23. Regulatory Science Program The student will understand.. How regulatory agencies work What they do

  24. How to Perform Inspections & Investigations

  25. Regulatory Science Program Curriculum SECTION THREE

  26. Regulatory Science Program What courses are included in the Regulatory Science curriculum?

  27. Regulatory Science Program CURRICULUM Core Courses Regulatory Science Courses in Specialization Internships

  28. Core Courses • Regulatory Science Seminar • Overview of Regulations • Administrative Law & Governmental Procedures • Epidemiology • Interpersonal Skills & Negotiation Techniques • Risk Communication & Assessment • Investigative Procedures and Techniques

  29. Investigative Procedures • How to do inspections • How to investigate crimes • Inspection forms • How to give testimony in court

  30. Investigative Procedures

  31. Courses in Specialization In addition to CORE Courses, students choose an area of specialization. • 3 Options • Agriculture • Environmental Biology • Industrial Health & Safety

  32. Courses in Specialization • Option 1 • Agriculture

  33. Courses in Specialization Agriculture Marketing & Transportation Agricultural Production Food Safety

  34. Courses in Specialization Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality

  35. Courses in Specialization Agriculture Research internship Student mentorship

  36. Courses in Specialization • Option 2 • . Agriculture • .Environmental Biology

  37. Courses in Specialization Environmental Biology • Department of Interior • Wildlife Management • Parks/Recreation Career Opportunities

  38. Courses in Specialization Environmental Biology

  39. Courses in Specialization • Option 3 • . Agriculture • .Environmental Biology • .Industrial Health & Safety

  40. Courses in Specialization Industrial Health & Safety • Industrial Manufacturing • Environmental Quality • Worker Safety

  41. Courses in Specialization Industrial Health & Safety Industrial Manufacturing

  42. Courses in Specialization Industrial Health & Safety Environmental Quality Wastewater treatment Solid waste management (trash) Hazardous waste management

  43. Courses in Specialization Industrial Health & Safety Worker Safety

  44. Courses in Specialization Industrial Health & Safety Regulatory Agencies Protecting the environment OSHA EPA Worker safety

  45. Internship Requirements TWO INTERNSHIPS • Governmental Agencies • Private Industry • Response to Governmental Agencies

  46. Regulatory Science Program Graduate Placement • 30% Graduate school • 45% Government • 15% Private industry • 10% Other

  47. Regulatory Science Program Private Industry Employment Opportunities • Responding to governmental agencies • Know the applicable regulations • How to prepare for an inspection • How to prepare industry response

  48. Regulatory Science Program Career Opportunities Private Industry Record keeping requirements Industrial safety programs

  49. Regulatory Science Program SUMMARY • University studies • Core regulatory science courses • Specialization options: • Agriculture • Environmental Biology • Industrial Health & Safety • Internships

  50. Regulatory Science Program Assignment

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