What Can I Do with a Major in ... Environmental Studies

 

 

Environmental Studies

 

 

Description of Major

 

This major takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding environmental issues and problems. Beginning with a strong foundation in science, the program is based on the premise that environmental problem solving requires a working knowledge of all the aspects that impact current issues and conflicts. Hence, the program curriculum includes disciplines ranging from political science, economics and ethics to biology, ecology, chemistry and engineering. Given the breadth of academic training and the rigor of the Environmental Studies degree students are at a distinct advantage as they seek internships, graduate study or employment.

           

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Employment Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in federal, state and local government, academic institutions, corporations and organizations such as non-profits and environmental consulting firms. A variety of jobs are available for environmental studies graduates, including:

 

Air Pollution Analyst	Hazardous Waste Manager
Aquatic Ecologist	Hydrologist
Bioengineer	Industrial Ecologist
Biological Researcher	Journalist
Biological Restoration Expert	Lake Management Specialist
City Planner	Land Management Specialist
Conservation Agent	Limnologist
Conservation Biologist	Mining Engineer
Curator	Naturalist
Developer	OSHA Instructor
Ecologist	Park Naturalist
Eco-tourism Specialist	Park Ranger
Environmental Agency Official	Professor
Environmental Compliance Analyst	Policy Analyst
Environmental Consultant	Public Health Officer
Environmental Economist	Resource Economist
Environmental Engineer	Resource Manager
Environmental Lawyer	Satellite Imagery Specialist
Environmental Lobbyist	Site Location Analyst
Environmental Mediator/Negotiator	Soil Conservationist
Environmental Planner	Teacher
Environmental Protection Specialist	Terrain Analyst
Environmental Risk Assessor	Urban Planner
EPA Inspector	Waterway Restoration Specialist
Forest Ranger	Wetlands/Grassland Restoration Specialist
Geographer	Wildlife Specialist
Geographic Info. Systems Specialist	Zoologist
Geomorphologist