| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.04 |
| Liaison | Prabhakar Shrestha |
| Submission Date | Jan. 13, 2023 |
New Jersey Institute of Technology
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Sadia
Mohiuddin Sustainability Specialist Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
At the New Jersey Institute of Technology the programs in Environmental Policy Studies build on the strengths of a technological university and focus on the role of the social sciences in the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental policy. Presently, NJIT offers two degree programs at the graduate level related to environmental policy: the Master of Science in Environmental Policy Studies and the Ph.D. in Environmental Science with a concentration in Policy Studies.
Website URL for the graduate-level degree program:
Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
Environmental engineers are essential participants in the planning, design and construction of waste water and potable water treatment plants, solid waste disposal systems, site remediation and emission control measures, and other similar projects. Major corporations, government agencies, private consulting and construction firms, and universities are just some of the organizations that employ environmental engineers.
In-depth knowledge in environmental engineering is essential for professional practice as well as for research. Full-time faculty members with a range of academic and professional practice experience as well as by adjunct instructors who are experts in their field teach the courses. Those students interested in research at the master’s level or continuing their education at the doctoral level should consider working with faculty involved in one of the university’s related major research centers.
The MS in Environmental Engineering is designed for those who want both specialized course work and the flexibility to tailor their program to their needs.
Website URL for the graduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):
America’s aging infrastructure is crumbling: bridges have collapsed, levees have burst and highways have fallen. Many of our ports, industries and transportation centers need to be better secured. The hurricane disasters along the Gulf Coast and in the North Atlantic have underscored the critical role of infrastructure systems including the complex network of highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, seaports, railroads, public buildings, flood control structures, water supply, power grid, computer and communications systems, energy commodities networks, and waste disposal systems. The certainty of future extreme events — natural disasters, accidents and other threats — demands skilled resources and intelligent investment to:
create a robust and sustainable infrastructure that is resilient against multiple hazards.
build operational systems and programmatic capabilities for detection, protection, prevention, mitigation and response.
NJIT’s new MS in Critical Infrastructure Systems draws on the university’s expertise in civil systems, lifecycle planning, asset management, program management, inter-dependent engineered systems, information systems, architecture and management in a unique interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare skilled professionals to lead the effort to organize, analyze, manage, restore, upgrade and secure the nation’s infrastructure across its multiple inter-dependent and complex sectors.
Website URL for the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused graduate-level degree programs:
-MS in Civil Engineering (https://civil.njit.edu/academics/graduate/ms-civil.php)
-M.S. Arch in Sustainable Architecture (http://design.njit.edu/master-science-architecture/)
-PhD in Civil Engineering (https://civil.njit.edu/academics/graduate/phd-civil.php)
-PhD in Environmental Engineering (https://civil.njit.edu/academics/graduate/phd-env.php)
Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
Website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other graduate-level, sustainability-focused minors, concentrations and certificates:
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