Tufts University
AC-4: Graduate Program

This accredited M.A. degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning requires completion of 14 course credits (most courses receive one credit), including a thesis (1 or 2 credits) or capstone exam (1 credit), plus an internship. The M.A. program usually takes two-years of full-time study. Students may also enroll in the program on a part-time basis. Our M.A. degree is awarded through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

The curriculum for this intensive twelve-month program consists of eight, small seminar-style core courses taught by leaders from several schools within Tufts University, a journal club, and independent team-project-based activity culminating in an individual case study. Laboratory and hands-on field techniques are included within the program. Students immerse themselves in a “real-world” conservation medicine experience during a four-week (minimum) externship. In addition, students choose at least two elective courses from any relevant discipline from across all the Tufts schools and a number of partner area universities to augment their educational and professional goals. No thesis is required.

The Master of Science in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering program builds a balanced suite of courses providing tools necessary to integrate knowledge for planning, designing, and managing complex environmental and water resource systems. A total of ten course credits must be taken to fulfill the requirements of the Master of Science degree in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering.Students have the option of completing a thesis for two credits (thesis-option). Requirements include 3 core credits, 5 concentration credits, Professional Practice, and an Environmental Seminar.

"Civil and Environmental Engineering: http://engineering.tufts.edu/cee/graduate/ Environment and Water Resources Engineering: Ph.D. in Water Diplomacy M.S. in Environment and Water Resources Engineering Environmental Health: Ph.D. in Environmental Health M.S. in Environmental Health Geosystems Engineering: Ph.D. in Geosystems Engineering M.S. in Geosystems Engineering Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning: http://as.tufts.edu/uep/programs M.S. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning M.P.P in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Tufts Institute of the Environment: http://swm.tufts.edu/ M.S. in Sustainable Water Management Medicine and Biotech: https://grad.vet.tufts.edu/ M.S. in Conservation Medicine Nutrition Science and Policy: https://nutrition.tufts.edu/academics/degree-programs Agriculture, Food and Environment: Ph.D. in Agriculture, Food and Environment M.S. in Agriculture, Food and Environment Food Policy and Applied Nutrition: Ph.D. in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition M.S. in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition"

MALD students choose two concentrations from an array of 24 fields of study, one of which is International Environment & Resource Policy. The program demonstrates how environment and resource issues are integral to the ongoing economic development process and are critical to the security of societies. The role of science in developing sound policies is emphasized, as is the role of technology choice and the policies that influence them. Clashes such as those that occur between trade and environmental treaty regimes, forest protection and sovereignty and between developed and developing countries create new challenges for international diplomacy. The program emphasizes the need to utilize multiple disciplinary tools from science, economics, politics, law and engineering in developing sustainable solutions. The International Environment and Resource Policy field of study requires the completion of a minimum of four course credits. The International Environment and Resource Policy field of study requires the completion of a minimum of three course credits. A list of applicable courses can be found here: http://fletcher.tufts.edu/Academic/Courses/Fields-of-Study/International-Environment-and-Resource-Policy

The certificate in Environmental Management provides students with the tools and techniques they need to understand the complex issues of future environmental management. The program blends courses in fundamentals, such as regulations and compliance issues, with leading edge concepts in life-cycle analysis, risk management, and remediation technologies. Students must complete five courses, including one course in each of three focus areas: environmental engineering and technology, environmental health, and policy. The two remaining courses can be selected from any of the focus areas.

This unique certificate program has three goals: (1) To develop research projects that will make significant local, national, and global contributions; (2) To educate a diverse, ethical, skilled set of professionals who are trained to be multidisciplinary even as they develop a specialization; and (3) To meet the growing global demand for interdisciplinary water experts. By meeting these goals, Tufts and WSSS graduates will be uniquely equipped to develop integrated, interdisciplinary solutions to the complex science, public health, economic, engineering, environmental, behavioral, planning, and policy issues surrounding U.S. and international water crises.

"Civil and Environmental Engineering Certificate Program http://asegrad.tufts.edu/academics/explore-graduate-programs/civil-and-environmental-engineering Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Urban Justice and Sustainability https://asegrad.tufts.edu/academics/explore-graduate-programs/urban-justice-and-sustainability UEP Community Environmental Studies http://asegrad.tufts.edu/academics/explore-graduate-programs/community-environmental-studies UEP Management of Community Organizations http://asegrad.tufts.edu/academics/explore-graduate-programs/management-community-organizations-0 Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Online Graduate Certificate in Developing Healthy Communities https://nutrition.tufts.edu/academics/certificates/developing-healthy-communities Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Online Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems http://www.nutrition.tufts.edu/academics/certificate-programs/sustainable-agriculture

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