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Degree Requirements
CURRICULUMThe curriculum of the Environmental Sciences and Policy master's degree program is designed by the academic leaders of Johns Hopkins Earth and Planetary Sciences and experts in applied science at institutions and agencies studying the effects of current use on our environment, and making, updating, communicating, and enforcing environmental policy. The curriculum provides a strong foundation of environmental sciences and policy and offers a broad selection of electives as well. Students learn the sciences, where the sciences overlap and mix, the policies; the policymakers and policy interests which either allow or thwart positive decisions and directions in protecting the environment. The five core courses provide concentrated study in the primary subjects effecting environmental issues. Elective courses provide rigorous, in-depth exploration of specific environmental topics. Courses are active, intense, and current, involving a variety of learning methods and techniques. Course work prepares students for obtaining science, legislative, and management positions. Required CoursesMS Environmental Sciences and Policy (no concentration)
For more information about core and elective courses, please see the Course Descriptions page. Please note that not all coureses are offered every semester, and the Environmental Sciences and Policy Course Schedule should be consulted for current classes and times. Electives should be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor and should accommodate individual career goals. Students may also consider the related courses in the Schools of Engineering and Hygiene and Public Health (see Registering for Courses in Other Divisions/Programs). Please refer to the Advanced Academic Programs Course Schedule for exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors. Courses are open only to students who meet enrollment requirements. CONCENTRATIONSA concentration is optional. Environmental Monitoring and AnalysisThis concentration focuses on identifying, assessing, monitoring and quantifying environmental problems as well as progress toward redress of these problems. The concentration enables students to work on various topics with a focus on measurement and analytical techniques. Required Courses
Choose three of the following:
Choose five of the following electives: Environmental Sciences and Policy
Public Health
Engineering
Ecological ManagementThis concentration focuses on the management of natural resources within an ecological context. It enables students to understand particular ecosystems as well as broader issues within the ecological sciences applicable to various systems. Required Courses
Choose two of the following:
Choose five of the following electives: Environmental Sciences and Policy
Biotechnology
Environmental ManagementThis concentration focuses on finding balances among economic, environmental, and social interests. The field of study serves business leaders, who must consider environmental impacts of their decisions and must develop competitive advantage within an ecologically constrained world. The concentration is also important to environmental leaders who need business skills to keep agencies and nonprofits afloat and who need to include economic issues in their proposed solutions to environmental problems. Required Courses
Choose three of the following:
Choose five of the following electives: Environmental Sciences and Policy
Applied Economics
Government Program
Carey Business School
Whiting School of Engineering
Environmental PlanningThe focus of this concentration is to implement solutions to environmental problems in concrete situations. Environmental planning examines the interaction of the built environment and the natural environment in order to reduce impacts and restore quality of both the natural environment and human settlements. Required Courses
Choose three of the following:
Choose five of the following electives: Environmental Sciences and Policy
Real Estate Division of the Carey Business School
Whiting School of Engineering
Independent ResearchStudents who pursue the master's degree without a concentration are not required to complete independent research. However, many students have a particular academic or professional interest they wish to pursue independently and can opt to take 420.800 Independent Research in Environmental Sciences and Policy. The topic and methodology a student chooses for her/his independent work must be related to the overall program goals (see catalog for description). Research must be original and bring new perspective to a field or topic; it may include analysis of previously obtained data, and overview and synthesis of published interpretations of such data, or original primary research in the field or lab. Ideally, the independent research will be a culminating project, integrating the material studied in the program. Prior to conducting independent work, a student must have completed at least eight (8) courses toward the degree. The general guidelines can be found in the last course description in the course descriptions section. Accelerated PathMany students wish to complete their degree part time in two years. By combining the traditional onsite and online courses offered during the fall and spring semesters with the intensive three-week courses offered during the summer and intersession, you can complete the program at a faster pace by taking six to seven courses in one academic year. Examples of Intensive three- week courses:
Distance EducationEarn your Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy from any place in the U.S. or abroad. You can take eight of ten courses online as long as you attend two required onsite classes at a Hopkins location. One of the two required residency courses must be 420.611 Principles and Methods of Ecology. This course is offered in a three week format in the summer. The other required residency course can be taken during either the summer or January intersession. Only one course in a three week format may be taken at a time. Examples of Online courses:
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