Program Objectives and Outcomes

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSEE) in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Environmental Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSEE) program are that within three to five years after graduation, our graduates will:

• Achieve initial success in graduate education, engineering, science, or other related professional careers.
• Apply rigorous scientific and engineering principles, understanding of societal and economic factors, critical thinking, and creativity, to implement solutions to open-ended environmental problems that benefit communities, environmental quality, and public health
• Demonstrate moral, ethical, and professional conduct, and respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in the workplace and in engagement with stakeholders and the public.
• Engage in continued learning to advance knowledge and skills through professional development, licensure, and service to the profession and society. 

Student Outcomes

Students graduating with a BS in Environmental Engineering will have demonstrated:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Enrollment

Degrees Awarded