Master of Arts (MA) in Geography and Environmental Engineering
Offered By: Department of Environmental Health and Engineering (Whiting school of engineering)
Onsite | Full-Time | 9 months–1.5 years
About the MA in Geography and Environmental Engineering Program
MA students take foundational classes on engineering science and policy to transition from the social sciences or humanities into careers in environmental engineering. Students with this degree go on to further graduate study in environmental engineering and work at the intersection of engineering and the humanities. The MA degree is open to students with undergraduate degrees in social science or the humanities.
Request Information About Our Graduate Engineering Programs
Interested in learning more about Johns Hopkins Engineering’s graduate programs?
Click a link below to request more information.
MA in Geography and Environmental Engineering Program Highlights
Customizable
Design your own curriculum
Multidisciplinary
Take courses in public health, business, and policy
Research-focused
Culminates in an essay
Open
to students who want to transition to engineering career
What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree in Geography and Environmental Engineering?
Individuals with this degree go on to work as environmental engineers, data scientists, research or teaching professors, or PhD students.
Curriculum for the MA in Geography and Environmental Engineering
This program is housed in the Whiting School of Engineering. Students can take classes in both the Whiting School and the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
You can find more details in the program's Student Handbook and in the Academic Catalogue. Explore the Whiting School of Engineering course offerings and Bloomberg School of Public Health course offerings.
Curriculum Overview
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits, of which at least 15 credits must be from departmental classes, following the individual curriculum plan designed with faculty adviser
- Optional independent research project submitted as a formal essay (typically adds one semester to time-to-degree)
Admissions Requirements
For the most updated general admissions requirements, please visit the Graduate Admissions page.
Standardized Test Scores
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is required. Applicants can submit a self-reported score, but the official GRE score is required to make the official admission decision.
- International students must submit either TOEFL or IELTS scores, or can apply for an English Proficiency Test Waiver.
Prior Degree
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or the humanities
Tuition and Funding
The Jensen Fellowship
The fellowship provides a full ride for engineers and scientists seeking to attain a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from EHE. This fellowship is open to professionally-oriented master's students. Learn more about the Jensen Fellowship
Which degree is right for you?
The department has a number of degrees to suit your educational and professional goals, background, and experience.
Master of Arts in Geography and Environmental Engineering (MA)
DURATION: 9 months to 1.5 years, full-time (onsite)
BEST FOR: Applicants who do not have a background in science or engineering but want to transition into the field
BOTTOM LINE: Designed to provide credentials for employment or additional education in environmental engineering
GOOD TO KNOW: The degree is completely flexible: you build your program from the ground up based on your educational background and professional goals
Master of Science in Geography and Environmental Engineering (MS)
DURATION: 9 months to 1.5 years, full-time (onsite)
BEST FOR: Applicants with a background in engineering, math, or science, but not from an ABET-accredited program
BOTTOM LINE: Prepares students for mid-level jobs in government and industry or additional graduate study
GOOD TO KNOW: Two broad concentrations in environmental science and environmental policy
Master of Science in Engineering in Geography and Environmental Engineering (MSE)
DURATION: 9 months to 1.5 years, full-time (onsite)
BEST FOR: Applicants with a degree from an ABET-accredited program in engineering or the sciences
BOTTOM LINE: Prepares students for mid-level jobs in government and industry or additional graduate study
GOOD TO KNOW: Four tracks to customize your curriculum according to your interests
Contact Us
Questions about the program? We're happy to help.
Director, Master's Programs
Megan Latshaw, PhD‘05, MHS ‘01
410-502-8948
Deputy Co-Chair, EHE
Harihar Rajaram, PhD
410-516-5421
Senior Academic Program Coordinator
Zoe Petersen, MA
410-516-5533