What Can I Do With an Environmental Science Major?

Description of the Major

Students may choose from two majors within the Environmental Science program. The Integrated Environmental Science concentration prepares students for more technically oriented positions in the environmental field and places a strong emphasis on laboratory and fieldwork training. This track is geared toward students who plan to pursue graduate studies in the sciences. The Natural Resources concentration focuses on the development of public policy and the management of natural resources. This curriculum provides students with an interdisciplinary background from which to approach environmental issues.

Career Areas

Fish & Wildlife
Waste Treatment
Land Management
Environmental Education
Government

Sample Job Titles*

Instructor
Guide
Ecologist
Teacher
Environmental and laboratory Technician
Environmental Consultant
Wildlife Specialist
*Some careers require additional study or an advanced degree


What recent Johnson State College ENS graduates are doing

Environmental Education Intern
Trail Crew Member
Research Assistant
Field Technician

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Skills and personality traits representative of ENS majors

Students who major in the Environmental Sciences or Natural Resources are generally enthralled with the outdoors and nature. These students are very inquisitive; research oriented and enjoy investigation. Most environmental science majors and natural resource majors are analytical, logical, and respectful of nature. They are also resourceful, technical, and scientific.

Web Links for Environmental Sciences/Natural Resources Majors


American Wind Energy Association

NRG Systems

Vermont Wind

Renewable Energy Vermont

EPA

Rainforest Alliance

National Council for Science & Environment

Virtual Library of Ecology & Biodiversity

Indigenous Environmental Network

Science Jobs

Sierra Club

Orion Society

Nature Conservancy

National Wildlife Federation

Inform

Environmental Defense

U.S. Geological Society

Envirolink

American Water Resources Association

American Forest Foundation

EcoEmploy

Environmental Careers Organization

Environmental Careers

Environmental Science Jobs

Environmental Career Opportunities

Environmental Careers Bulletin

Student Conservation Association

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

Jobs in State Parks

Jobs in Vermont State Parks