The Environmental Studies Major

Resources, Strengths, Career Paths, Skills

Transferable Skills:Students of Environmental Studies end their education with superior scientific skills. Environmental Studies majors also:

• Think critically and analytically
• Conduct research and present findings
• Organize and maintain accurate records
• Solve problems and make detailed observations
• Operate scientific equipment
• Have detailed knowledge of lab techniques

Career Paths: The Major in Environmental Studies provides students with an optimal platform for entering a variety of fields. Students with a strong background in the sciences are viewed favorably by varying fields such as medicine, education, and publishing. Here are some fields a Environmental Studies major may pursue:

• Medicine
• Education
• Research
• Environmental Advocacy
• Work in the Not - for - Profit sector
• Business

Resources & Professional Associations of Interest: Check out the following web sites and consider joining at least one of the professional associations in your field of interest to boost your career and give you a competitive edge on the job market. These are just a few so don' t hesitate to do some research on your own!

• The Student Conservation Association
• National Association of Environmental Professionals
• Chronicle of Higher Education , Inside Higher Education - great sites for academics
• Science Career Info
• National Association of Biology Teachers

Sample Job Titles:The following are some sample job titles that would be appropriate for a student who has majored in Environmental Studies. (Some jobs may require an advanced degree.) This is in no way a complete list. If you're surprised at some of these titles, you shouldn't forget that a student who majors in Environmental Studies gains skills that can be used in many industries!