The dual Master’s degree in Community Planning and Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Maryland prepares you to address public health challenges through planning, policy, and the built environment. You complete coursework from both fields to graduate with two master’s degrees in an integrated pathway.
The dual Master’s degree in Community Planning and Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Maryland equips students to tackle public health challenges through strategic planning, policy development, and understanding the built environment. This integrated pathway allows you to earn two master’s degrees by completing coursework from both disciplines, preparing you for a multifaceted approach to community health and planning.
Integrated dual-degree curriculum
The program features a blend of required and elective courses from both the Community Planning and Environmental Health Sciences master’s programs. Students engage with a coordinated curriculum that fosters skills in planning fundamentals, public health, environmental health, and applied data analysis.
Students fulfill the academic requirements for both degrees through a combination of planning and environmental health courses. This may culminate in a project, thesis, or capstone, tailored to meet the specific requirements of each master’s program. The final option is determined during program advising.
Elective courses allow students to customize their education according to interests in areas such as health-oriented planning, environmental health issues, community development, and policy evaluation. Course selections are strategically coordinated to meet the requirements of both degrees.
Admission to the dual Master’s program does not have fixed GRE/GMAT cut-offs or GPA minimums. Instead, decisions are based on your academic history, alignment with the dual-degree focus, and the overall strength of your application materials.
Graduates of this dual Master’s program are well-prepared for careers in various sectors, including public health agencies, urban planning departments, non-profit organizations, and environmental consultancies. With the skills acquired through this comprehensive curriculum, alumni are equipped to influence policy, improve community health outcomes, and lead initiatives that promote sustainable development.
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