CO-OP & CAREER GUIDES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Drexel’s BS in Environmental Science degree has
undergone exciting renovations as a result of the
2011 merger of Drexel University with the Academy
of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. The new
curriculum capitalizes on the strengths of Drexel and
Academy researchers, offering students a hands-on,
research-rich experience that will prepare them for
careers or graduate school in the environmental
sciences.
Employers Who Have Hired Drexel
Students Include:
Academy of Natural Sciences
GEI Consultants, Inc.
Philadelphia Water Department
ConeTec Inc.
Philadelphia Zoo
State of New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection
The philosophy of the Department of Biodiversity,
Earth & Environmental Science (the BEES
department) is “Field Experience, Early and Often,”
and students majoring in Environmental Science gain this experience during their orientation to
Drexel, as an integral part of the curriculum, and through co-op work experiences.
The Environmental Science curriculum allows students to pursue a concentration of interest
while receiving an overall breadth of knowledge from the core courses in the discipline. The
following four concentrations are available: Biodiversity and Evolution, Earth Science, Ecology
& Conservation, and Environmental Science.
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Students wanting specific information about the major are encouraged to stop by the
department office at 3201 Arch Street, Street 240, call the department at 215.571.4639, or
visit their website at www.drexel.edu/bees.
JOB TITLES
Curatorial Assistant
Field Research Assistant
Ecological Restoration Unit Co-op
Environmental Specialist
Water Resources Planning Co-op
Laboratory Technician
Sustainability Co-op
Environmental Analyst
Please refer to drexel.edu/scdc for our most recent co-op salary information.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & INTERNET RESOURCES
National Association of Environmental
Professionals
naep.org
Environmental Career Center
environmentalcareer.com
NAEM (Environmental Health & Safety)
naem.org
Student Conservation Association
thesca.org
Environmental Jobs and Careers
ejobs.org
U.S. Green Building Council
usgbc.org/home
Pennsylvania Association of
Environmental Professionals
paep.org
Association of Ecosystem Research
Centers (AERC)
ecosystemresearch.org
CAREER RESOURCES
Resume, Interviewing and Job Search Best Practices
drexel.edu/scdc/professional-pointers
Workshop Calendar
drexel.edu/scdc/calendars-events/workshops
DREXEL DEPARTMENTS
Department of Biodiversity, Earth &
Environmental Science
3201 Arch Street, Ste. 240
215.571.4639
drexel.edu/bees
Career Services Library
Careers Collection
Hagerty Library
rd
33 and Market Streets, Room 136
www.library.drexel.edu/guides/careers
3201 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215.895.2185
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STEINBRIGHT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
June 2014