Environmental Studies at Ozarks

Careers in Environmental Studies

What jobs will be available after I graduate?

Potential employers include:

• Federal, state, regional and local government
• Corporations
• Consulting firms
• Law firms
• Architectual firms
• Colleges and universities
• Public and private elementary, middle and high schools
• Media
• Political Action Committees
• Private industry
• Utilities and timber companies
• Wildlife ranges
• Zoological parks

General Information
Environmental studies and environmental science differ from each other in the amount of science course work needed.

Environmental studies provides a broad base of hard sciences as well as liberal arts or social science coursework.

Environmental science incorporates hard sciences and environmental sciences.

Choice depends upon career focus, for example, administration or policy-making versus technical areas or research.

Combine liberal arts skills with analytical skills to increase employability. Formally, obtain a double major in these areas or minor in one of these areas. Informally, obtain these skills through internships, co-ops, volunteer work, summer jobs or independent research projects.

Be familiar with current environmental laws and regulations. Stay up-to-date with changing environmental legislation.

Join related professional associations; read related literature and journals to keep up with new developments.

Attend seminars, conferences and workshops sponsored by professional associations or public interest groups.

Network and get to know people who are working in area of interest.

Research agencies/organizations of interest before applying for a position.

Learn local, state and federal government job application procedures.

Obtain graduate degree for job security/advancement.

Related Links:
Ecological Society of America
National Council for Science and the Environment
The Student Conversation Association
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

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