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

1. WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN... ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES www.sc.edu/career

2. en·vi·ron·men·tal • Of, relating to, or associated with the environment. • Relating to or being concerned with the ecological impact of altering the environment. • 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, 2004. 27 Jul. 2009. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/environmental>.

3. 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

4. Specializations USC’s graduate and doctoral programs offer courses of study that prepare you for specializations that include (but are not limited to): • 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

5. 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

6. 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.)

7. 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

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

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

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

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

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

13. 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

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

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

16. 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.

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

18. 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

19. Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want • 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 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

20. Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want • 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 develop strong quantitative and statistical skills become comfortable working with people from different backgrounds and cultures acquire sales experience

21. Books And Web Resources Web Resources American Society of Agricultural Engineers -http://www.asabe.org/ AG Careers -http://agcareers.com/ Cyber Sierra's Natural Resources Job Search -http://www.cyber-sierra.com/nrjobs/enviro.htm 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

22. Resources for more information USC’s School or the Environment http://www.environ.sc.edu/ Career Center library http://www.sc.edu/career/Library/library.html Environmental Studies Related Websites http://www.sc.edu/career/la/envisci.html College of Arts and Sciences Career Development Program www.sc.edu/career/cascdp/index.html

23. Career Center Contact Information University of South Carolina Career Center 6th Floor, H. William Close Building (BA Building) Columbia, SC 29208 Phone: 803-777-7280 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 www.sc/edu/career)