M.S. in Environmental Policy

The graduate program in Environmental Policy prepares students for careers as 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.

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To meet these requirements, students must complete a range of coursework designed to teach:

• knowledge of how policies are developed and implemented
• scientific and engineering basis of effective environmental policies
• an understanding of who the key players are in environmental politics, and how to work with them to accomplish environmental improvements.

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Admission Requirements

In addition to the general entrance requirements for all applicants, entrance to the M.S. Program in Environmental Policy requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, or in the natural, physical, or social sciences, or related engineering disciplines, along with additional course work as specified in the table below. 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.

Type of Undergraduate Degree	Natural Sciences	Physical Sciences	Engineering	Social Sciences
Disciplines	Biology Ecology Environmental Science	Chemistry Physics Atmospheric Science	Civil Chemical Mechanical Environmental Agricultural	Economics Sociology Anthropology Geography Political Science
Additional Entrance Requirements*	Minor or 18 quarter credits of either humanities or social sciences*	Minor or 18 quarter credits of either humanities or social sciences*	Minor or 18 quarter credits of either humanities or social sciences*	Minor or 18 quarter credits in either the natural or biological sciences*

* 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