MPA Fellows concentrating in Environmental Policy master an understanding of economic, social, political, technical and legal issues shaping the future of our natural environment. They also learn engineering, economic and legal perspectives for analyzing and formulating policy at the national, sub-national and international levels. Study topics can include the impact of climate change on our environment and economies, and the interdependencies of food, water, and energy as society attempts to meet demands while reducing risks from floods, droughts and the pollution of water, air and soil.

Representative Coursework

• PADM 5440: Environmental Finance and Impact Investing
• PADM 5570: Corporate Responsibility
• PADM 5730: Comparative Environmental Policy
• CRP 5460: Community and Environmental Dispute Resolution
• NTRES 6310: Environmental Governance
• PAM 5970: Economics and Environmental Policy
• PADM 5734: Policy Issues in Disaster Prevention and Recovery
• PADM 5172: Environmental Justice and Policy

Representative Employers (Full Time & Internships)

• US and various state Environmental regulatory agencies
• Baltimore County Commission on Environmental Quality and other county and local environmental agencies
• Agencies responsible for energy policy at the state, national, and international levels
• Calvert Investments
• Center for Transformative Action
• Clean Ocean Action
• Global Environmental Facility
• International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development
• Rails to Trails Conservancy
• Agencies of the United Nations

Representative Occupational Titles

• Program Analyst
• Public Policy Associate
• Research Assistant