Depending upon electives and internship experiences as well as interests, the Environmental Science Program prepares students for careers in such fields as agriculture, community planning, environmental consulting, natural resource management, environmental health and safety, environmental law, hazardous waste management, naturalist, pollution control, and wildlife management.
Federal agencies could be Natural Resource Conservation Service, Forest Service, National Park Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Fish and Wildlife, Army Corps of Engineers, and Geological Survey.
State agencies could be the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Transportation, Department of Parks, and the Department of Conservation. Employment can also be found with county health departments, law firms, non-profit organizations, such as the Sierra Club, private consulting firms, and school systems.
We are going to be living on this Earth for a very long time; it is about time that we learn a little more about it, and how we can live with it better. This is not just a matter of respect for aesthetic beauty, but also a matter of security and survival. If you connect with the world in this way, then Environmental Science or Studies might be the academic path that fits you best.
For more information on the Environmental Science Program, please contact Professor Alan Goldin at (573) 592-5015 or via e-mail. |
