Length of Training
 Environmental Health Specialists have bachelor’s degrees from accredited universities. Some areas of specializations require advanced degrees.  

Licensure/Certification
Certification for Environmental Health Specialists is optional and may be obtained from the National Environmental Health Association.  The type of training and certification needed depends on the types of facilities being inspected. Certification areas include Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian, Certified Environmental Health Technician, Registered Hazardous Substances Professional, and Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist. The Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) requires registration and licensure of Professional Sanitarians and Code Enforcement Officers.  Applicants may obtain information from the TDSHS Sanitation Registration Program at www.dshs.state.tx.us/plc/default.shtm.  

Educational Programs

University or College

City

Degree*

Texas A&M University System Health Science Center	College Station	D

Texas Southern University	Houston	B

The University of Texas at Austin	Austin	B

The University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso	M

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	Houston	M,D

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston	Galveston	M

University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth	Fort Worth	M

*D- Doctorate  M-Masters  B-Bachelor  A-Associates  C-Certificate