Environmental Studies/Sciences

What is Environmental Studies/Sciences?	Related Careers
Related Skills	Job & Internship Search Links
Career Planning Links	Professional Association Links
Miscellaneous Links	OSU Department of Environmental Sciences

What is Environmental Studies/Sciences?

According to Wikipedia, "Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and biological sciences... to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems." Environmental studies, as defined by Wikipedia, "is the academic field which systematically studies human interaction with the environment. It is a broad interdisciplinary field of study that includes the natural environment, built environment, and the sets of relationships between them."

Environmental Studies/Sciences - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.

Related Careers

Agricultural Scientist	Environmental Educator	Management Consultant
Agricultural Technician	Environmental Engineer	Meteorologist
Air Pollution Analyst	Environmental Health Specialist	Microbiologist
Air/Water Quality Manager	Environmental Lawyer	Natural Resource Specialist
Architect	Environmental Lobbyist	Occupational Safety Specialist
Biochemist	Environmental Nurse	Ocean Technician
Biologist	Environmental Physician	Oceanographer
Biomedical Engineer	Environmental Planner	Outdoor Trip Leader
Biotechnologist	Environmental Scientist	Park Ranger
Chemical Technician	EPA Inspector	Pharmacy Technician
Chemist	EPA Statistician	Photographer
City Planner	Fisheriest Conservationist	Project Manager
Civil Engineer	Forest Ranger	Public Health Veterinarian
Concervation Agent	Forester	Range Manager
Concervation Analyst	Fund Raiser	Resource Economist
Conservationist	Geographer	Seismologist
Consumer Safety Inspector	Geologist	Soil Conservation Technician
Earth Scientist	Geophysicist	Teacher
Ecologist	Hazardous Waste Manager	Urban/Regional Planner
Engineering Technician	Hydrologist	Water/Wastewater Plant Operator
Environmental Analyst	Industrial Hygienist	Wildlife Manager
Environmental Consultant	Journalist/Author	Zoologist

Related Skills

Analyze Data	Apply Concepts
Apply Knowledge Creatively	Apply Logic to Problems
Assess Risks	Attention to Detail
Computer Literacy	Define Problems
Evaluate Data & Results	Gather Information
Inform & Explain	Organize & Report Data
Percieve Patterns & Structures	Precision & Accuracy
Sumarize Reserach Findings	Technical Writing
Use Laboratory Equipment	Utilizing Formulas
Written & Oral Reporting

Job & Internship Search Links

USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.

Alaskan Observers (recruits biologists year-round to work as Domestic Groundfish Observers in Alaska. Also recruit biologists to work as observers in Washington, California, and Oregon. In the business of helping the government obtain the data necessary to achieve a sound management plan for the protection and benefit of future fisheries resources in the Bering Sea, North Pacific, and on the West Coast.

Conservation Job Board - a natural resource career website that lists the latest jobs in forestry, wildlife, fisheries, ecology and other fields related to natural resources.

American Fisheries Society - lists professional positions nationwide.

Cool Works - lists jobs in national parks, state parks, resorts, and amusement parks.

Cyber-Sierra - lists corporate, non-profit, and governmental jobs in the conservation and environmental fields.

Environmental Jobs and Careers - lists professional positions in the environmental field.

GIS Jobs Clearinghouse - offers professional resources and job listings in geographic information systems.

National Registry of Environmental Professionals - provides resources, jobs, and links for environmental professionals.

Student Conservation Association - Seasonal work & internship opportunities are offered in all 50 states.

USDA Forest Service - provides resources, jobs, and information about careers in the Forest Service.

Great Green Careers

Pollution Online

United States Environmental Protection Agency

Eco Jobs

iHireEnvironmetnal

Ecological Society of America

Environmental Jobs by State

Environmental Career Opportunities

Green Collar Blog

Sierra Club

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions

EHS Careers

Earthworks

Sustainable Business

Natural Resources Job Search

Water Jobs

Water Environment Federation Job Bank

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

WWF Job Opportunities in Conservation

Conservaiton Job Board

Environmental Careers Organization

Environmental Organization Web Directory & Employment

Environmental Jobs and Careers

Environmental Career Opportunities - Ecojobs

Environmental Careers Organization

Society of American Foresters

Global Association of Online Foresters

Career Planning Links

Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.