Career Information for Environmental Studies

							                                                                       720 Fourth Avenue South, CH 215
                                                                             St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
                                                                                   Phone (320) 308-2151
                                                                      www.stcloudstate.edu/careerservices
             Career Information for Environmental Studies
                            A College of Science & Engineering major


General Overview Information
Programs in environmental and technological studies prepare people to link science, technology,
society, and the environment through problem-solving, research, assessment, and forecasting. They
study environmental impacts, pollution control, policy and regulatory issues, mediation/abatement,
waste management, sustainable development, technological processes and systems, energy
conservation and efficiency, and resource management.

Do You Have These Characteristics?
     Clear Verbal & Written Communication Skills · Ability to Speak to Groups · Enjoy Working
      Outdoors · Work Well Independently & as a Team · Willingness to Accept Responsibility

Salary Information Can Be Found At:
www.bls.gov/bls/blswage.htm             www.iseek.org      www.stcloudstate.edu/careerservices

         What Can You Do?                                Where Can You Work?
•      Solid Waste Management                      •    Federal, State & Local Government
•      Environmental Impact                        •    Research Institutes
•      Pollution Control                           •    Colleges & Universities
•      Policy & Regulatory Issues                  •    Private Consulting Firms
•      Mediation & Abatement                       •    Agricultural Companies
•      Energy Conservation/Efficiency              •    Non-Profit Organizations
•      Resource Management                         •    Real Estate Development Companies
•      Planning                                    •    Law Firms
•      Hazardous Waste Management                  •    Architectural Firms
•      Air Quality Management                      •    Market Research Companies
•      Water Quality Management                    •    Timer Companies
•      Land & Water Conservation                   •    Treatment Plants
                                                   •    Wildlife Ranges
                                                   •    Private Companies
                                                   •    ….and MORE!

                                           Resources
•      SCSU Environmental & Tech Studies – www.stcloudstate.edu/ets
•      Occupational Outlook Handbook – http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos050.htm
•      Environmental Career Opportunities – www.ecojobs.com
•      Cyber-Sierra – www.cyber-sierra.com
•      Environmental Careers Organization – www.eco.org
•      Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment
•      Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector
•      Careers for Environmental Types and Others Who Respect the Earth
•      Careers in Renewable Energy
•      Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors
•      Jobs and Careers with Non-Profit Organizations
•      National Trade and Professional Associations
•      National Wildlife Federation Conservation Directory
•      Resumes for Science Careers
•      The ECO Guide to Careers that Make a Difference
•      The Resort Internship and Seasonal Employment Guide
    (Books are available at SCSU Career Services Center)



                                                                                                 5/7/2009
 720 Fourth Avenue South, CH 215
       St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
             Phone (320) 308-2151
www.stcloudstate.edu/careerservices




                          5/7/2009