WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN... ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

en·vi·ron·men·tal 1.Of, relating to, or associated with the environment. 2.Relating to or being concerned with the ecological impact of altering the environment. 3.Medicine Of or relating to potentially harmful factors originating in the environment: environmental illness.* * "environmental." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, Jul

Environmental Studies is Being prepared for management positions in: –Earth resources minerals, water, sustainable development within ecosystems –Environmental resources safe and effective use or remediation of man-made materials into different ecosystems...and more

Specializations Geographic data analyst Risk assessment specialist Laboratory analyst Industrial environmental manager Environmental scientist Environmental activist Meteorological analyst Climatological specialist Environmental planner Urban or regional planner Environmental toxicologist Environmental geologist Epidemiologist Environmental policy manager Geographic information systems analyst USC’s graduate and doctoral programs offer courses of study that prepare you for specializations that include (but are not limited to):

Environmental Studies At The University Of South Carolina Undergraduate Degrees Degrees: Bachelor of Science Majors: Environmental Science The university also offers a minor in Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies At The University Of South Carolina Graduate Degrees -Master of Earth and Environmental Resources Management (MEERM) -Earth Resources -Environmental Resources -Master of Earth and Environmental Resources Management (MEERM) combined with a Law Degree (J.D.)

Environmental Studies Students Develop Skills In Summarize research findings Perceiving patterns & structures Apply concepts Apply knowledge creatively Technical writing Use laboratory equipment Report results orally and in writing Attention to details Applying logic to problems Utilizing formulas

Environmental Studies Students Develop Skills In Define problems Maintain precision and accuracy Organize and report data Analyze data Evaluate data and results Gather information Assess risks Computer literacy Inform and explain

Employment This program educates students for employment opportunities in: environmental planning consulting companies and county state and federal environmental agencies

Employment Settings Business & Commerce: Includes management and direction of for- profit organizations including the development of business plans, marketing strategies, product development, human resource management, and actuary work.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Business & Commerce Air Population Analyst City Planner Consumer Safety Inspector Management Consultant Occupational Safety Specialist Environmental Protection Worker FDA Inspector Planner Resource Economist Environmental Health Specialist Fund Raiser Project Manager Urban Planner Wildlife Manager Air/Water Quality Manager Hazardous Waste Manager

Employment Settings Outdoor Field Work: Includes both studying and working with and in the outdoors. Encompasses everything from management to wildlife resources working.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Outdoor Field Work Agricultural Scientist Environmental Scientist City Planner Environmental Engineer Geographer Horticulturist Inspector Outdoor Trip Leader Park/Forest Ranger Seismologist Urban Planner Surveyor Soil Scientist Water Quality Technician Agronomist Earth Scientist Fisheries Conservationist Geologist Hydrologist Meteorologist Ocean Technician Wildlife Manager Landscape Architect

Employment Settings Research: Includes technicians, researchers, and technologists. Also incorporates laboratory work and the education of peers.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Research Biochemist City Planner Environmental Engineer Outdoor Trip Leader Planner Resource Economist Soil Scientist Agronomist Ecologist Oceanographer Biotechnologist Earth Scientist Geologist Hydrologist Meteorologist Ocean Technician Seismologist Urban Planner Chemist Soil Conservationist

Employment Settings Education: Includes classroom instruction, curricula development, research, writing, administration, program management, and lecturing. Teaching and research positions at colleges and universities require an advanced degree. Most other teaching positions require proper certification.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Education Administrator Admissions Evaluator Author/Writer Career Counselor College or University Professor Financial Aid Director Guidance Counselor Health Educator Lecturer Primary School Teacher Program Manager Residence Hall Director Secondary School Teacher Student Affairs Professional Text Writer Medical Librarian

Other Occupational Settings For Environmental Science Studies Bureau of Land Management Colleges/Universities Environmental Protection Agencies Fish and Wildlife Management Government Agencies Land & Water Conservation Libraries Map Companies Military Branches National and State Parks Oil Companies Planning Agencies Textbook Publishers Travel Agencies

Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want Pursue an excellent academic record Obtain part-time, summer, or internship work experience Volunteer with service and counseling organizations Become fluent in a foreign language Obtain an advanced degree and/or certification in order to perform substantive counseling work Obtain a minor in an additional area of interest (i.E. Language, business, education) Develop strong writing and speaking skills

Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want develop strong quantitative and statistical skills become comfortable working with people from different backgrounds and cultures acquire sales experience become active in peer mediation groups if available secure leadership positions in campus or community groups obtain teaching certification shadow the work of a professional

Books And Web Resources Books Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors - by Julie DeGalan and Bryon Middlekauff Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment - by Paul R. Greenland and Annamarie L. Sheldon Web Resources American Society of Agricultural Engineers AG Careers Cyber Sierra's Natural Resources Job Search - sierra.com/nrjobs/enviro.htm sierra.com/nrjobs/enviro.htm

Resources for more information USC’s School or the Environment Career Center library Environmental Studies Related Websites College of Arts and Sciences Career Development Program

Career Center Contact Information University of South Carolina Career Center 6th Floor, H. William Close Building (BA Building) Columbia, SC Phone: On-call counseling without an appointment: M - F, 1:00 am - 4:00 pm (Summer and holiday hours may differ, please check the website at