182.850.01 MSPH Essay
- Department:
- Environmental Health and Engineering
- Term:
- 1st term
- Credits:
- variable credit
- Academic Year:
- 2018 - 2019
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Pass/Fail
- Contact:
- Katie Phipps
- Resources:
- Description:
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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:
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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
- Methods of Assessment:
The essay must be read and approved by three faculty members.
- Instructor Consent:
Consent required for some students
- Consent Note:
Course only available to MSPH EHE students
- For consent, contact:
- Special Comments:
The student’s adviser serves as course instructor. Successful completion of the MSPH essay is required for graduation from the program.