Career Opportunities
The environmental science curriculum prepares students for impactful careers in conservation, environmental management, and sustainability. Through hands-on fieldwork and interdisciplinary study, graduates are ready for roles in government agencies, non-profits, or private sectors, as well as graduate programs in environmental science, ecology, or related fields.
Bachelor-Level Job Titles
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
- Environmental Safety Compliance
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Fish and Game Wardens
- Urban and Regional Planners
- Health Educator
- Museum Technician and Conservator
- Secondary School Teacher
- Forest and Conservation Technicians
Graduate and Professional Level Job Titles
- Geoscientist
- GIS Technologist
- Chief Sustainability Officers
- Researcher
- Scientific Publication Journalist or Editor
Professional Associations and Resources
- Ecological Society of America
- National Association of Environmental Professionals
- The Wildlife Society
- Association for Outdoor Recreation & Education
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