Modality
On Campus
Program URL
https://emap.georgetown.edu/
The Master of Science in Environmental Metrology & Policy emphasizes expertise in identifying health and ecological risks through precise, standardized measurements of pollutants. With a scientific and evidence-based curriculum, students learn to formulate regulatory frameworks and effective strategies for policymaking. Students are also equipped with skills to use metrology to address pressing environmental issues.
Upon graduation, students are proficient in identifying and quantifying accurate and reliable legacy and emerging environmental pollutants so that impactful environmental policies can be crafted based on the soundest scientific evidence.
Academic Policies
To be in good academic standing over the period of studies, EMAP students are required to maintain an average GPA no less than 3.0. Any probation and dismissal will follow the Graduate School’s policy and guidance.
This program is no longer admitting new students.
Program Requirements
Students must successfully complete 35 credits with an overall accumulative GPA of 3.000 in order to qualify for graduation. Full-time students can expect to finish the program within two academic years.
The standard two-year course schedule is as follows:
Plan of Study Grid
| Fall I |
|---|
| EMAP 5501 |
Chem of Environ Exposures |
3 |
| EMAP 5502 |
Statistical Methods Metrology |
3 |
| EMAP 5504 |
US & Int'l Enviro Laws & Pol |
2 |
| EMAP 5505 |
EnviroToxicology&Epidemiology |
2 |
| EMAP 5500 |
Weekly Seminars |
0 |
| | Credits | 10 |
| Spring I |
|---|
| EMAP 5503 |
Environmental Economics |
2 |
| EMAP 5511 |
Environmental Metrology |
2 |
| EMAP 5512 |
Princ of Instrumental Analysis |
3 |
| EMAP 5514 |
Environ Risk Assessment & Mgt |
2-3 |
| EMAP 5515 |
Adv Env Pol Making Science I |
2 |
| EMAP 5500 |
Weekly Seminars |
0 |
| | Credits | 11-12 |
| Summer |
|---|
| EMAP 7952 |
Program Internship 1 |
0 |
| | Credits | 0 |
| Fall II |
|---|
| EMAP 5513 |
MetrologyLab IIA-Guided IndRes |
2 |
| EMAP 5516 |
Adv Env Policy Making Sci. II |
2 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| EMAP 5500 |
Weekly Seminars |
0 |
| | Credits | 10 |
| Spring II |
|---|
| EMAP 7998 |
Capstone Project A |
1 |
| EMAP 5517 |
Data Sci & Mach Learn Env Met |
2 |
| EMAP 5520 |
Toxicity Testing for 21st Cent |
2 |
| | Credits | 5 |
| | Total Credits | 36-37 |
Thesis Requirements
Students must complete a summative capstone project with a thesis in the fourth semester of the program. The research topic is based upon the students’ internship experience and should address a contemporary environmental issue.
