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Career Services
What Can I Do With My Major?
Environmental Science Majors
The following is a sample of career possibilities for students who are majors in Environmental Science. Please note that this is not a complete list of options, and that some of these jobs may also require further education beyond the Bachelors level. To learn more about careers in the Environmental Science field, you may contact some of the professional organizations listed below, review the references listed here, and visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook website at:
http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?ct=OOH
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Administrative Aide
Agricultural Scientist
Agricultural Technician
Air/Water Quality Manager
Air Pollution Analyst
Analytical Chemist
Atmospheric Scientist
Biologist
Biomedical Engineer
Biotechnologist
Chemical Engineer
Chemical Technician
Chemist
City Planner
Civil Engineer
Conservation Agent
Consumer Safety Inspector
Earth Scientist
Ecologist
Environmental Chemist
Environmental Education Coordinator
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Lawyer
Environmental Manager
Environmental Nurse
EPA Inspector
EPA Statistician
Epidemiologist
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Fisheries Conservationist
Geomorphologist
Geophysicist
GIS Specialist
Hazardous Waste Manager
Hydrologist
Industrial Hygienist
Journalist
Management Consultant
Meteorologist
Microbiologist
Natural Resource Specialist
Occupational Safety Specialist
Ocean Technician
Park Ranger
Pharmacy Technician
Project Manager
Public Health Sanitation
Public Health Veterinarian
Range Manager
Resource Economist
Seismologist
Soil Conservation Technician
Teacher
Urban & Regional Planner
Water/Wastewater Plant Operator
Wildlife Manager
Zoologist
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Professional Organizations
A professional organization is comprised of a group of professionals and aspiring professionals in a particular industry who meet periodically for the purpose of sharing ideas and promoting professional development in that field.
Professional organizations are a wonderful venue for networking in your industry. You can meet and work with professionals in your field and have the opportunity to share your expertise and questions with those who are interested in doing the same. Most professional organizations hold meetings, workshops or seminars on selected topics that allow you to learn more about those topics. They may also have professional journals or newsletters to keep you up to date on the organization and trends in the industry. Upon joining a professional organization, try to become as involved as you can in the organization(s) you select: join committees, hold an office, write articles. It is a great way to get noticed. Membership dues will vary by organization. There is often a student or new professional rate that is lower than the regular rate. For more information on professional organizations in your field, speak to a faculty member or professional in your major.
Audubon Society (National or Local Chapters)
http://www.audubon.org/
Environmental Careers Organization
http://www.eco.org
Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov
Explorers Club
http://www.explorers.org/
National Association of Environmental Professionals
http://naep.org
American Water Works Association
http://www.awwa.org
Wildlife Conservation Society
http://www.wcs.org/
American Littoral Society
http://www.alsnyc.org/
World Wildlife Fund
http://www.worldwildlife.org/
References
Ferguson. (2004). Careers in Focus: Environment, Third Edition. Ferguson: New York.
Environmental Science & Engineering Jobs. (2005). Environmental Science &
Engineering Jobs. Retrieved June 10, 2005, from the World Wide Web:
http://www.ecojobs.com/engineeringjobs.html
The Occupational Outlook Handbook. http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?ct=OOH.
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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