[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#002D72″ background_image=”https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ug-academic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ehe-students-water-samples.jpg” background_position=”bottom_center” background_vertical_offset=”5%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Environmental Health and Engineering” button_one_url=”https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ams\/academics\/undergraduate-studies\/” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”eafd345a-3df6-4dae-b305-0f755a39c28c” global_colors_info=”{}”] Housed in the Whiting School of Engineering and the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering addresses the environmental challenges in the 21st century.[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_type=”conic” background_color_gradient_direction=”105deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”top” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0) 37%|rgba(134,199,188,0.24) 37%” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Navigation” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”6a8aeeab-06a7-4395-bd54-b9dbab958124″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dmpro_breadcrumbs bc_home_text=”Home” bc_home_url=”Home” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” items_font_size_tablet=”” items_font_size_phone=”” items_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” items_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” items_line_height_phone=”1.2em” items_line_height_last_edited=”off|phone” active_line_height_last_edited=”off|phone” global_module=”107351″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dmpro_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_menu menu_id=”55″ admin_label=”Jump Menu” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”8011a023-26c6-4995-bd03-dab1da1e4eb1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_menu][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”fc159cd2-2e68-4d8e-bd2c-005eeba411b6″ global_module=”114565″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Call Out – Fall 2026 e-Catalogue” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#002D72″ background_color=”#e9f0f9″ max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”20px|30px|20px|30px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
More detailed requirements for students enrolling at JHU for Fall 2026 will be available on this page when the JHU e-Catalogue is published in July.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Overview” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Environmental engineers plan, design, and operate technological systems to prevent, control, or remediate pollution. They evaluate and design public policy and conduct research to understand and solve environmental problems. Our degree program is flexible enough to accommodate students with a variety of interests in Environmental Engineering.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Programs” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”1200a5d6-a6f1-46e7-bded-bd1b48192817″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Majors” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Department of Environmental Health and Engineering (EHE) offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Engineering with five focus areas within the environmental engineering major:<\/p>\n Environmental Management and Economics<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n Environmental Engineering and Science<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n Environmental Health Engineering<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n Land, Air, and Water Resources<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n Energy Systems Analysis<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n We also offer a five-year concurrent (BS\/MS or BS\/MSE) program.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Minors” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Environmental engineering has become an important aspect of engineering practice in most engineering fields, and the discipline spans the professional spectrum from the private sector through governmental agencies to academia. An undergraduate minor in environmental engineering allows engineering students to pursue an interest in this field and to incorporate aspects of environmental engineering into careers in other engineering disciplines.\u200b We offer three minors.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Environmental Engineering<\/p>\n This minor is designed to allow other engineering students to pursue an interest in environmental engineering and to incorporate aspects of this field into careers in their own discipline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Environmental Sciences<\/p>\n This minor is designed to encourage and facilitate studies in environmental science by students completing degrees in natural sciences e.g. chemistry, biology, physics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Engineering for Sustainable Development<\/p>\n This minor is designed to expose students to some of the key issues related to development, methods of information gathering in diverse and difficult settings, and working effectively with non-engineers on complex problems. Students interested in the minor should take EN.570.367: Sustainability Science and Policy: The Threat of Climate Change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Research” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”1200a5d6-a6f1-46e7-bded-bd1b48192817″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u200b\u200bStudents can participate in research across the department in the following areas:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”After Graduation” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”1200a5d6-a6f1-46e7-bded-bd1b48192817″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text quote_border_weight=”0px” quote_border_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ text_font=”||||||||” link_font=”|100|||on|||#000000|” link_text_color=”#000000″ ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.4em” quote_font=”Raleway|200|on||||||” quote_line_height=”1.3em” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_letter_spacing=”12px” header_5_font=”|300|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#bfbfbf” header_5_letter_spacing=”12px” header_6_font=”|700|||||||” header_6_letter_spacing=”12px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||-2px|||” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” quote_font_size_tablet=”” quote_font_size_phone=”” quote_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u200b\u200bOur program provides ideal preparation for future employment in business, industry, or government for subsequent training at the graduate level, either in Environmental Engineering or in a field such as environmental law, public health, or medicine. Graduates in this field work in private consulting firms, industrial firms, regulatory agencies, nongovernmental agencies (NGOs), international agencies, research laboratories, and universities.\u200b<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Activities” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”1200a5d6-a6f1-46e7-bded-bd1b48192817″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Activities” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bStudents in the department get involved in the Environmental Health and Engineering Student Organization (EHE-SO), which organizes local river clean-ups, community service opportunities, and social gatherings.\u200b<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Getting Started” module_id=”start” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||22px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading\/Intro” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#D0E2F4″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”25px|25px|0px|25px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”BS Biomedical Engineering” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#D0E2F4″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|25px|25px|25px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Fall Schedule” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n AS.110.108* (FA2 Requirement)<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n AS.030.101<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n AS.110.105<\/p>\n 1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n EN.570.100 (EER)**<\/p>\n 1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n EN.661.110 (FA1 Foundational Course in Writing, FA5 Ethical Reflection)<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n First Year Seminar<\/p>\n 2-3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Total<\/strong><\/p>\n 14-15<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Getting Started Spring” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”1.5em||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”1.5em||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n AS.110.109 (FA2 Requirement)*<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n AS.030.102<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n AS.030.106<\/p>\n 1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n AS.171.101<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n AS.173.111<\/p>\n 1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n EN.661.250 (FA1 Foundational Course in Oral Communication)<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Total<\/strong><\/p>\n 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#D0E2F4″ custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|25px|25px|25px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Schedule Notes” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n * Select a math course according to your level of preparation as indicated by AP\/IB\/GCE or other exam score and\/or the JHU Math Placement Exam result. See the WSE Academic Advising Course for placement recommendations.<\/p>\n ** EN.570.100: A Survey to Environmental Health and Engineering: Ask the Lorax is an excellent introductory course that provides students with a broad overview of what environmental engineering is and what environmental engineers do.\u200b This is appropriate for students thinking of pursuing a major or minor in the EHE department.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Sample Graduation Plans” module_id=”samplegrad” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”fc159cd2-2e68-4d8e-bd2c-005eeba411b6″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading\/Intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||19px|||” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sample graduation plans are available in the 2025-2026 e-catalogue.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/engineering\/full-time-residential-programs\/degree-programs\/environmental-health-engineering\/environmental-engineering-bachelor-science\/#sampleprogramtext” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”More Info” module_id=”more” module_class=”sfly_cta sfly_cta_2 sfly_black_overlay” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ background_color=”#000000″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%|rgba(0,45,114,0.8) 0%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ug-academic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/connecting-lines-on-a-blue-background-illustration-2022-12-16-00-46-53-utc.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” background_blend=”multiply” custom_padding=”|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”35px||35px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”8bc36b28-eee4-40cf-aea4-c4eafb5ccfa9″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nOverview<\/h2>\n
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BS Environmental Engineering<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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