Environmental engineering is a special focus of Tufts’ School of Engineering, consistent with the university’s mission of preparing leaders to address pressing social concerns. The program is centered on several key areas, including health, safety, and risk assessment; pollution prevention; and the design and operation of engineered works. Engineers learn how to apply mathematics, basic science, computing, engineering science, and creativity to address a range of environmental challenges involving air, soil, and water.

The Tufts approach goes beyond basic engineering skills. The program emphasizes ways to foster enterprise and leadership by developing skills in oral and written communication, project management, policy development, economics, and planning. The program prepares students to pursue professional engineering careers in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Not only are graduates proficient in the use of engineering methods to solve challenging problems, they are also able to communicate their solutions to technical and non-technical communities.

The BS in Environmental Engineering (BSEVE) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Environmental Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Sample classes include:

• Hydrology and Water Resource Systems
• Air Pollution Control
• Special Topics: Climate Change Science and Engineering
• Engineering for a Sustainable and Resilient Society
• Groundwater
• Geographical Information Systems

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