Energy Policy and Climate, Master of Science
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MS in Energy Policy and Climate
The Master of Science in Energy Policy and Climate program will prepare the next generation of interdisciplinary professionals to address the challenges of climate change and to understand the global transition of energy systems.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the science related to a changing climate, the impacts of current and future climate change on natural and human systems, the vulnerabilities of these systems to predicted changes, and a variety of possible legal, policy, and technological strategies for mitigation and adaptation. Graduates will also develop a comprehension of energy production, delivery, and consumption for both traditional systems and sustainable/renewable energy alternatives, and the implications of our energy choices for averting dangerous levels of climate change.
The program was originally designed by members of JHU’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and by industry and policy specialists. Courses are taught by distinguished instructors with valuable experience in the academic, public, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. The program seeks to build in students the technical and management skills needed to become highly competent and ethical professionals capable of leading societal responses to the challenges of a changing climate and the quest for a revolution in energy production. The curriculum is designed to help students develop an understanding of policy strategies employed at all levels, from the local to the international level, in response to these challenges. Graduates of the program will have an understanding of the current state of the U.S. response to climate change, as well as a familiarity with multilateral agreements and non-U.S.-based approaches to both mitigation of and adaptation to climate change. Additionally, students will develop expertise in energy production and policymaking.
Admissions Criteria for All Advanced Academic Programs
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the materials and credentials required for all programs, the MS in Energy Policy and Climate program has the following program-specific requirements:
- Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose: A statement, up to one page in length, should be provided, describing the applicant's personal background and/or a part of their life experience that has shaped their goals. The statement may elaborate on personal challenges and opportunities that have influenced the decision to pursue a graduate degree at Johns Hopkins.
- Required Coursework:
- One semester of undergraduate calculus
- One semester of undergraduate statistics
- One semester of undergraduate chemistry
Program Requirements
Students pursuing the MS in Energy Policy and Climate degree must complete 10 courses:
- Three required core courses
- Two customizable core courses
- Five electives
- Electives which are cross-listed with Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) are noted below
Course List
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses - Required: | 9 | |
| Principles and Applications of Energy Technology | ||
| Science of Climate Change and its Impact | ||
| Capstone Projects in Energy and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Core Courses - Customizable: | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Climate Change Policy Analysis | ||
| Energy & Climate Finance | ||
| Introduction to Energy Law & Policy (Cross listed with the ESP) | ||
| Electives | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Electives
Course List
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | ||
| Choose five of the following: | ||
| Understanding Public Attitudes for the Communication of Climate and Energy Policy (Cross listed with the ESP) | 3 | |
| Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy and Climate Change | 3 | |
| Energy, Eutrophication, and Inundation in Coastal Louisiana | 3 | |
| Climate Risk: Society and The Economy | 3 | |
| Transportation Policy in a Carbon-constrained World | 3 | |
| Wind Energy: Science, Technology and Policy (Cross listed with the ESP) | 3 | |
| Solar Energy:Science, Technology & Policy | 3 | |
| Climate Anthropology and Changing Communities | 3 | |
| Renewable Energy Project Development and Finance | 3 | |
| Cities and Climate Change | 3 | |
| Climate Change and Health (Cross listed with the ESP) | 3 | |
| Emerging Energy Technologies and Applications | 3 | |
| International Climate Change Policy (Cross listed with the ESP) | 3 | |
| Adaptation to Climate Change (Cross listed with the ESP) | 3 | |
| Energy Markets and Strategy from Europe to Asia | 3 | |
| Global Energy Policy (Cross listed with the ESP) | 3 | |
| Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Accounting, and Reporting (Cross listed with the ESP) | 3 | |
| US Offshore Energy: Policy, Science and Technology (Cross listed with the ESP) | 3 | |
| Energy and Water Security in South Asia | 3 | |
| The Electric Grid: Technology and Policy | 3 | |
| Nuclear Energy: Technology, Policy, and Regulations | 3 | |
| Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change (Cross listed with the ESP) | 3 | |
| Climate Dynamics | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Analyze Energy Policy and Climate concepts and topics such as energy technology (fossil-fuel based or renewables), energy law and policy, climate change and its societal and environmental impacts (adaptation and mitigation), national and international climate change policy, and energy and climate finance through the development of technical policy assessments.
- Critically evaluate existing and proposed models, strategies, and policies from a variety of sources, both academic and non-academic.
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills that will enhance career objectives in the public sector, nonprofit and/or private organizations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in use of qualitative or quantitative research methodologies and the communication of findings for relevant academic or public policy areas.