Environmental Policy & Advocacy

Climate change. Fracking. Air pollution and water contamination. The depletion of fossil fuels worldwide. How we respond to these and other environmental problems will profoundly shape the health and well-being of our planet – and ourselves. Firmly grounded in the sciences, this program aims to produce tomorrow’s leaders in the development of public policy and the management of natural resources. You’ll extend your learning beyond the classroom and into the field and laboratories, mastering key science concepts and developing strong analytical skills in the process. And you’ll explore current topics in energy, ecology, water resources, meteorology/climatology and more, under the tutelage of leading scientists, researchers, policymakers and legislators.

Graduates find positions in government, business and education or continue their studies at the graduate level. One option for further study is with Vermont Law School, which offers a program whereby JSC students may be eligible for a $15,000 annual scholarship while pursuing a master’s degree from VLS in environmental law and policy, in energy regulation and law, or, with the appropriate LSAT score, a law (J.D.) degree.

Finish in Four!

Completing your college education in four years saves you time and money and gets you into the job market faster. With our “Finish in Four” Degree Maps, you can view just one sample degree path to follow - identifying which classes to take and how to achieve an on-time graduation - from among a number of others that are also possible for this major/concentration. View a sample degree map for the Environmental Sciences: Environmental Policy & Advocacy major.

Degree Requirements

B.S. in Environmental Science:
Environmental Policy & Advocacy

You'll gain in-depth knowledge about pressing environmental issues and graduate prepared to be lead the way in efforts to safeguard public health and preserve natural resources.

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Secondary Teacher License Endorsement Program in Science Education

Johnson State College offers Secondary Teacher Education Programs that prepare students to teach in their area of endorsement to students in grades 7-12. All students seeking Secondary Teacher Licensure Endorsement must successfully complete required teacher education courses, secondary education courses, and content-area courses as well as their specific endorsement area before becoming eligible for licensure.

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Related Occupations

Environmental scientist
Environmental planner
Analyst
Compliance officer
Project developer
Teacher or instructor
Lobbyist
Environmental lawyer
Land use planner

Types of Employers

Lobbyist groups
Federal, state and local government agencies (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency, Geological Survey, Fish and Wildlife Service)
Consulting firms
Nonprofit organizations
Water treatment plants
Waste treatment plants
Forestry companies
Land trust organizations
K-12 schools, public and private
Colleges and universities

Your Next Favorite Class?

"I’ve enjoyed them all, but if I were to pick one I would have to say Introduction to Earth Science. The professor taught the class with such an intense enthusiasm and love of the subject that it was contagious. It’s one of the main reasons I decided to enter the science field.”

Shayna Bennett, '17

Your Classroom

Guest Lectures in Bentley Hall

The Vermont State House

Quicklinks

Environmental & Health Sciences