The degree and certificates offered under this program emphasizes the relationship between environmental engineering, science and public policy analysis. Students will also focus on the role of economic factors in the planning and management of environmental recourses using proven decision-making tools.
Admission Requirements
Applicants (degree seeking and special student) must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate study, as outlined in the Admission Requirements section. The applicant’s prior education must include:
- an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and
- successful completion of one year of college-level calculus
Successful completion of college-level courses in physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and statistics is strongly recommended.
Applicants whose prior education does not include the prerequisites listed above may still enroll under provisional status, followed by full admission status once they have completed the missing prerequisites. Missing prerequisites may be completed with Johns Hopkins Engineering or at another regionally accredited institution. Applicants typically have earned a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B or above) in their undergraduate studies. Transcripts from all college studies must be submitted. When reviewing an application, the candidate’s academic and professional background will be considered.
Program Requirements
Ten courses must be completed within five years. The curriculum consists of five courses from the Environmental Planning and Management program and five electives.
Electives may be selected from any of the three environmental areas of study: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Science, or Environmental Planning and Management, subject to prerequisite restrictions. Only one C-range grade (C+, C, or C–) can count toward the master’s degree.
All course selections are subject to advisor approval. Except for the Focus Areas, any deviation from this program, including transfer of courses and any other requisites specified in the student’s admission letter, will not be approved by the program chair.
Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Planning and Management | ||
| Select a minimum of five of the following: | ||
| EN.575.608 | Optimization Methods for Public Decision Making | 3 |
| EN.575.611 | Economic Foundations for Public Decision Making | 3 |
| EN.575.628 | Business Law For Engineers | 3 |
| EN.575.635 | Environmental Law for Engineers & Scientists | 3 |
| EN.575.637 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 3 |
| EN.575.640 | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing for Environmental Applications | 3 |
| EN.575.658 | Natural Disaster Risk Modeling | 3 |
| EN.575.707 | Environmental Compliance Management | 3 |
| EN.575.710 | Financing Environmental Projects | 3 |
| EN.575.711 | Climate Change and Global Environmental Sustainability | 3 |
| EN.575.714 | Water Resources Management | 3 |
| EN.575.723 | Sustainable Development and Next-Generation Buildings | 3 |
| EN.575.731 | Water Resources Planning | 3 |
| EN.575.733 | Energy and the Environment | 3 |
| EN.575.734 | Smart Growth Strategies for Sustainable Urban Development and Revitalization | 3 |
| EN.575.735 | Energy Policy and Planning Modeling | 3 |
| EN.575.736 | Designing for Sustainability: Applying a Decision Framework | 3 |
| EN.575.737 | Environmental Security with Applied Decision Analysis Tools | 3 |
| EN.575.747 | Environmental Project Management | 3 |
| EN.575.750 | Environmental Policy Needs in Developing Countries | 3 |
| EN.575.752 | Environmental Justice and Ethics Incorporated into Environmental Decision-Making | 3 |
| EN.575.753 | Communication of Environmental Information and Stakeholder Engagement | 3 |
| EN.575.759 | Environmental Policy Analysis | 3 |
| EN.575.801 | Independent Project | 3 |
Optional Focus Areas:
Focus areas are not available for students pursuing certificates.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Areas | ||
| Environmental and Occupational Health | ||
| Energy Policy and Climate | ||
| Energy Sciences and Policy | ||
| Ocean and Coastal Engineering (Only available in the Master of Environmental Engineering) | ||
Environmental and Occupational Health
To accommodate students interested in the human health aspects of the environment, a focus area in “Environmental and Occupational Health” is offered within all three EP environmental master’s degree programs—the Master of Environmental Engineering, the Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and Science, and the Master of Science in Environmental Planning and Management. Students must take at least 14 BSPH “term” credits from the EHE courses listed below to substitute for an equivalent of 9 EP semester credits (three semester courses) of their elective courses required for the designated 30-credit EP master’s degree program. Please note that 1 EP semester credit equals 1.5 BSPH term credits.
Focus areas are not available for students pursuing certificates.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg School of Public Health Courses | ||
| PH.180.601 | Environmental Health | 5 |
| PH.182.622 | Ventilation and Hazard Control | 4 |
| PH.182.623 | Occupational Health Management | 3 |
| PH.182.625 | Principles of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene | 4 |
| PH.182.637 | Noise and Other Physical Agents in the Environment | 4 |
| PH.187.610 | Public Health Toxicology | 4 |
| PH.188.680 | Fundamentals of Occupational Health | 3 |
Energy Policy and Climate
To attain this focus area students must take at least 9 credits (3 courses) in the Advanced Academic Programs - Energy Policy and Climate Program - from the core courses listed below to substitute for an equivalent of 9 EP credits (3 courses) of their elective courses required for the designated 30-credit (10 courses) EP master’s degree program. Homepage: https://advanced.jhu.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/energy-policy-and-climate/
Focus areas are not available for students pursuing certificates.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Policy and Climate Focus Area | ||
| AS.425.615 | Understanding Public Attitudes for the Communication of Climate and Energy Policy | 3 |
| AS.425.624 | Wind Energy: Science, Technology and Policy | 3 |
| AS.425.625 | Solar Energy:Science, Technology & Policy | 3 |
| AS.425.628 | Renewable Energy Project Development and Finance | 3 |
| AS.425.636 | Emerging Energy Technologies and Applications | 3 |
ENERGY Sciences and POLICY
To attain this focus area, students must take at least 9 credits (3 courses) in the Advanced Academic Programs - Environmental Sciences and Policy Program - from the core courses listed above to substitute for an equivalent of 9 EP credits (3 courses) of their elective courses required for the designated 30-credit (10 courses) EP master’s degree program. Homepage: https://advanced.jhu.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/environmental-sciences-and-policy/
Focus areas are not available for students pursuing certificates.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences and Policy Focus Area | ||
| AS.420.605 | Maritime Law and the Environment | 3 |
| AS.420.666 | Community Development and Sustainability in developing countries | 3 |
| AS.420.609 | Agroecology | 3 |
| AS.420.624 | Ocean Stewardship and Sustainability | 3 |
| AS.420.643 | U.S. Environmental History | 3 |
| AS.420.650 | International Environmental Policy | 3 |
Please refer to the course schedule (ep.jhu.edu/schedule) published each term for exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors.