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182.850.01
EHE MS Essay

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
Variable Credit
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Contact Name
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
Special Comments

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