182.850.01
MSPH Essay
Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
Variable Credit
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
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:
- Augment their training by pursuing an independent project within their particular area of interest or specialized competency
- Prepare a professional report on their findings
- Present in an oral seminar setting
The student’s adviser serves as course instructor. Successful completion of the MSPH essay is required for graduation from the program.