182.850.01
EHE MS Essay

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
Variable Credit
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Zoe Petersen
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Students work with their adviser to formulate, research, finalize, and gain approval of their master’s essay, which is based on a required Independent Professional Project (IPP). Students write the essay as a professional report summarizing the findings of the IPP. This represents a substantive application of professional technical skills through the process of collecting and summarizing data and reviewing appropriate literature.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Augment their training by pursuing an independent project within their particular area of interest or specialized competency
  2. Prepare a professional report on their findings
  3. Present in an oral seminar setting
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 100% Final Paper
Enrollment Restriction
MS students in EHE only
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
Course only available to MS students in EHE
Consent Contact
zpeters2@jhu.edu
Special Comments

The student’s adviser serves as course instructor. Successful completion of the MS essay is required for graduation from the program.