| M.S. in
Environmental Policy
This M.S. program provides a comprehensive,
multi-disciplinary approach to the development, implementation, and
evaluation of environmental policy.
The goal of the program is to graduate policy analysts who have a
strong commitment to environmental values, are scientifically and
methodologically competent, and can work effectively in the democracy
policy process with the various groups and institutions engaged in
environmental issues. To meet these requirements, we aim to provide
our graduates with a range of coursework that provides: knowledge
of how policies are developed and implemented, the scientific and
engineering basis of effective environmental policies, and an understanding
of who the major environmental political actors are and how to work
with them to accomplish environmental improvement.
Entrance Requirements
In addition to the general
entrance requirements for all applicants,
entrance to the M.S. Program in Environmental Policy requires a
Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, or a B.S. degree
in the natural, physical, or social sciences, or related engineering
disciplines, along with additional course work as specified in the
table below. Drexel University students completing a B.S. in Environmental
Science in the Environmental Policy Option will have met all of
the prerequisites for this program. Students entering from other
programs at Drexel University or other institutions may be required
to complete additional course work to meet the course prerequisites
for the required courses.
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Type of Undergraduate Degree
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Natural Sciences
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Physical Sciences
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Engineering
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Social Sciences
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Disciplines
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Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
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Chemistry
Physics
Atmospheric
Science
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Civil
Chemical
Mechanical Environmental Agricultural
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Economics
Sociology
Anthropology
Geography
Political Science
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Additional Entrance Requirements*
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Minor or 18 quarter
credits of either humanities or social sciences*
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Minor or 18 quarter
credits of either humanities or social sciences*
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Minor or 18 quarter
credits of either humanities or social sciences*
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Minor or 18 quarter
credits in either the natural or biological sciences*
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* Social
science prerequisites for all MSEP applicants regardless of B.S. degree
include:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Social Research Methods
I
- Classic Social Theory
- Contemporary Social
Theory
Curriculum
A sample curriculum for the M.S.E.P. degree
is given as follows. A student's individual plan of study is worked
out with an academice advisor.
Core Courses: 9 credits
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ENVR 501
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Chemistry of the Environment
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3.0
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ENVR 506
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Biostatistics
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3.0
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ENVR 511 or
ENVR 521
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Evolutionary Ecology
or
Environmental Health
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3.0
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Environmental Policy Core Requirements: 27 credits
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ENVR 522
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Environmental Law
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3.0
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ENVR 523
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Environmental Regulations
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3.0
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ENVR 760
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Social Change & Environmental
Movements
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3.0
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ENVR 771
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Theory/Practice of Environmental
Policy Analysis
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3.0
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ENVR 772
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Methods of Environmental Policy
Analysis
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3.0
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ENVR 773
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Practicum in Environmental Policy
Analysis
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3.0
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ECON/
ENVR 865
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Resource and Environmental Economics
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3.0
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ENVR 710
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Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis
and Valuation
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3.0
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ENVR 774
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Economic Analysis of Environmental
Policy
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3.0
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Recommended Electives:12 credits
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ENVR 880
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Environment and Society
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3.0
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ENVR 885
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International Environmental Politics
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3.0
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ENVR 886
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Methods of Resource & Environmental
Economic Analysis
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3.0
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ENVR 727
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Risk Assessment
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3.0
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Plan of Study
Within the first quarter
of study, a student must meet with an assigned advisor and work out
a plan of study. An example
plan
of study form can
be viewed here,
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