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Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy

Johns Hopkins University


Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

Online, On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Environmental Science, Public Policy

Duration

1 Year

Academic pace

Full Time, Part-time

Degree

Master of Science (MSc)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

When you combine scientific knowledge with passion for policy and progress, you can become a change agent in organizations dedicated to safeguarding our environment.

Climate change, environmental justice, energy consumption, habitat loss, water depletion and degradation, air pollution, and species extinction have increasingly become a deep concern for citizens around the world.

The Johns Hopkins environmental sciences and Policy master’s degree program was designed to empower the next generation of environmental leaders. Discover how sustainable business, policy, and science can overlap to address today’s most pressing issues.

In this interdisciplinary program, you will explore a wide array of coursework such as ecosystem science and management, maritime law, land and water conservation, air quality management, oceanic stewardship, energy and carbon policy, and geographic information systems. And you will look at these areas through ethical, legal, political, economic, and historical contexts.

Specialize Your Studies

The MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy degree at JHU offers distinct focus areas, giving you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your career interests:

  • Conservation Biology
  • International Environmental Policy
  • Sustainability
  • Environmental Justice and Equity
  • Climate and Energy
  • Remediation, Compliance, and Assessment

Study On Your Terms

You can attend evening classes at our D.C. or Baltimore locations, or choose to complete most of the program online from the convenience of your home or office. As part of the program, you will complete a residency on campus or participate in an immersive learning experience; you’ll have the flexibility to choose when and where you go. There are summer and winter options, and plenty of travel study destinations.

About the School

Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876 and ranked seventh among national universities in 2022 by U.S. News and World Report , is a top-tier research university with campus locations in Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and committed to cultivating every student’s capacity for lifelong learning, Johns Hopkins fosters independent and original research and strives to bring the benefits of discovery to the world. The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs division offers professional graduate degree programs for adults seeking flexibility, career advancement, and personal enrichment.

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