Environmental Science / Studies
Marketable Skills
Environmental Science / Studies majors develop professional skills including:
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Knowledge of current trends and policy in environmental science
Comfort communicating scientific concepts and concerns to a diverse audience
The ability to analyze and collect data
Strong quantitative and analytical reasoning skills
Relevant Fields
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Advocacy
Biological / Ecological Science
Conservation
Consulting
Education
Environmental / Public Policy
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Government
International / Community Development
Journalism
Nonprofit Management
Research and Data Analysis
Resource Management
Sample Occupational Titles
Bachelor’s Degree:
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Biologist
Community Relations Specialist
Environmental Reporter
Lobbyist
Natural Area Manager
Park Ranger
Program Coordinator
Research Assistant or Analyst
Teacher
Advanced Degree:
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Attorney
Engineer
Legislative Advocate
Professor
Program Director
Research Scientist
Scientist
Senior Policy Analyst
Sustainability Manager
Print Resources
Find these titles and additional books, periodicals, and handouts in the Career Resource Library:
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Careers in the Environment by Mike Fasulo and Paul Walker
Careers in Science by Thomas Easton
Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century by Kevin Doyle, Sam Heizmann, and Tanya
Stubbs
Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors by Julie DeGalan and Bryon Middlekauff
Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment by A. Bronwyn Llewellyn, James Hendrix, and K.C.
Golden
The ECO Guide to Careers that Make a Difference by Environmental Careers Organization
Online Resources
Visit these websites and others listed in our School-Specific Resources:
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Cyber-Sierra’s Natural Resources Job Search at www.cyber-sierra.com/nrjobs/natres.html
Dice at www.dice.com
ECO: Environmental Career Opportunities at www.ecojobs.com
EnviroEducation at www.enviroeducation.com/careers-jobs
Environmental Career Center at www.environmentalcareer.com
Idealist at www.idealist.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook at www.bls.gov/oco
O*NET Resource Center at www.onetcenter.org
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at www.epa.gov/careers
Professional Associations
The following professional associations offer career-related information and job listings:
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Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences at www.aess.info
National Association of Environmental Professionals at www.naep.org
North American Association for Environmental Education at www.naaee.net
Find more professional associations at American Society of Association Executives at
www.asaecenter.org/Directories/AssociationSearch.cfm