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Environmental
Science prepares graduates to enter the diverse and vigorous
environmental job market or advance to a graduate degree
program in disciplines including anthropology, botany,
entomology and nematology, environmental engineering science,
fisheries, forestry, landscape architecture, political
science, resource economics, soil and water science, urban
and regional planning, wildlife, or zoology or to a professional
degree program in business, education, journalism, or
law. Areas of concentration: Environmental Science, Environmental
Policy, Environmental Policy and Business, Environmental
Education, and Natural Resource Management.
Examples of Career Opportunities Available to Environmental
Science Majors
| Air
Quality Analyst |
Aquatic
Biologist |
Biologist |
| Botanist |
Ecologist |
Engineering
Assistant |
| Environmental
Analyst |
Envt'l
Coordinator |
Environmental
Educator |
| Envt'l
Permitting Specialist |
Environmental
Planner |
Environmental
Project Manager |
| Environmental
Safety Specialist |
Envtl
Sanitarian Specialist |
Environmental
Scientist |
| Environmental
Specialist |
Environmental
Technician |
Environmental
Trainer |
| Field
Technician |
Greenways
Coordinator |
Hazardous
Mat. Specialist |
| Hydrologic
Technician |
Industrial
Hygiene Specialist |
Natural
Resource Planner |
| Nature
Preserve Manager |
Research
Scientist |
Risk
Assessor |
| Sales
Representative |
Stormwater
Program Manager |
Utility
Projects Coordinator |
| Wastewater
Trm't Specialist |
Water
Quality Analyst |
Wetlands
Scientist |
| Wildlife
Biologist |
Wildlife
Ecologist |
Wildlife
Manager |
Skills and Abilities Associated with this Area of Study
| Thorough
knowledge of general biology |
Proficiency
in collecting, analyzing data |
| Proficiency
in reading, writing, speaking |
Ability
to conduct, explain scientific research |
| Proficiency
in problem solving, decision making |
Ability
to work with, relate to animals |
| Proficiency
for accurate details |
Able
to work with others |
| Interest
in environment preservation |
Curiosity |
Sources of Additional Information in the Information
in the Career Resource Center Library
| Careers
In The Environment |
Earth
Work: Resource Guide To Nationwide Green Jobs |
| Environmental
Leadership |
Environmental
Jobs For Scientists &… |
| Green
At Work |
Opportunities
In Environmental Careers |
| 100
Jobs in the Environment |
Complete
Guide to Environmental Careers in … |
| Occupational
Outlook Handbook |
Professional Organizations Involved in this Career
Field
Water
Pollution Control Federation
601 Wythe St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 |
Nature
Conservancy
1815 North Lynne Street
Arlington, VA 22209
www.nature.org
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National
Environmental Training Association
1730 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
www.ehs-training.org
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Contacts on Campus for More Information About These
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