Build Policy Expertise that Shapes Our Environment.
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About the Program
Drexel's Master of Science in Environmental Policy (MSEP) provides economic, scientific, and social training so graduates can translate complex environmental problems into practical policy solutions. The program combines a public policy core with environmental, economics, and elective coursework and allows real-world research through a case study thesis or master's project.
Program Features
- Interdisciplinary curriculum blending public policy, environmental science, economics, law, public health, and engineering to produce policy-ready analysis.
- Flexible delivery with full-time and part-time plans plus online and on-campus course options to fit professional schedules.
- Real-world research requirement centered on a sustained case study project across terms that yields a polished, demonstrable policy analysis.
- Optional thesis or master’s project allowing deeper specialization through a nine-credit project within the 45-credit degree.
- Personalized advising to tailor electives and certificates or minors aligned with specific career goals.
- Faculty with applied expertise who collaborate with communities and organizations on climate, water, energy, sustainability, and pollution-health issues
Program Outcomes
- Policy literacy: grounded understanding of scientific, economic, legal, and social dimensions of environmental problems.
- Analytical versatility: ability to evaluate competing perspectives and design balanced policy responses.
- Equity-focused policy design: skills to identify disparate impacts and craft more equitable solutions.
- Clear communication: practice translating technical findings into accessible guidance for non-specialists through writing-intensive coursework.
- Collaborative practice: experience working across disciplinary and stakeholder divides to deliver implementable policy work.
Career Opportunities
- Government
- Nonprofit and NGOs
- Private sector
- Think tanks and research organizations
- Public health and environmental health agencies
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