Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies major (ENVR) at the University of Delaware is a degree that spans a variety of disciplines that relate to the natural environment. The subject is sufficiently broad that the major spams several colleges, unified under program director. ENVR assists students in gaining a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the environment and environmental systems, the impact of humans on the environment and environmental impacts on humans, the importance of environmental understanding when making economic, political and other policy choices.

Students are required to take a body of core courses in the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences with a focus in understanding the environmental field. Students may take upper-level elective courses that are focused in their areas of special interest. Students can choose from one of 4 concentrations: International Environmental Politics & Policy; Environmental Law, Policy & Politics; Environmental Economics & Resource Policy; and Environment, Society & Sustainability. Graduating students may pursue employment in environmental planning, consulting companies, and county, state and federal environmental agencies. Additionally, many students continue their studies in graduate programs in natural science programs or in policy or legal programs.

Sample Job Titles

Enhancing Employment

- Participate in Internships, Field Experience Placements, Undergradute Research and Alumni Mentor Network.
- Sample UD Field Experiences: U.S. Department of Energy, Bear-Glasgow Civic Association, 3 counties: New Castle, Kent and Sussex, State of Delaware.

Some Employers of Environmental Science Majors

• Local, state, and federal government agencies
• Environmental advocacy organizations
• Environmental consulting firms
• Developers/construction companies
• Oil companies
• Law firms
• Non-Profit Environmental Organizations
• Scientific Foundations
• National Park Service
• State Parks
• Timber Companies
• Utility Companies
• Nature Centers
• K-12 Schools
• College and universities

Other Sources of Information

Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP)
www.aeesp.org

Association of American Geographers
www.aag.org

Biology Jobs.com
www.biologyjobs.com

E-Jobs.org
www.ejobs.org

Eco.org
www.eco.org

Ecological Society of America
www.esa.org

Environmental Careers Center
www.environmentalcareer.info/index.asp

Environmental Careers Organization
www.ecojobs.com

Environmental Jobs
environmentaljobs.com

Federal Agencies - Internships
www.usajobs.gov/StudentJobs

Good Company
www.goodcompany.com

Great Green Careers
www.greatgreencareers.com

Green Careers Center
www.environmentalcareer.com

Green Careers Guide
www.greencareersguide.com

Green Jobs Network
www.greenjobs.net

Green Jobs
www.greenjobs.com

Greenopolis Job board
jobs.greenopolis.com/a/jobs/find-jobs

Idealist
www.idealist.org

Jobs in Sustainability
www.jobsinsustainability.com

Netimpact.org
netimpact.org

The Nature Conservancy
www.nature.org/careers

PhD. Jobs
www.phdjobs.com

Post Doc Jobs
www.postdocjobs.com

PlanetFriendly
planetfriendly.net

Professional and purpose
www.professionandpurpose.com

Sierra Club
www.sierraclub.org/careers

Society for Conservation Biology
www.conbio.org/Jobs

Student Conservation Association
www.thesca.org

Treehugger.com
www.treehugger.com

Weinreb Group
weinrebgroup.com

Worcester Green Jobs Coalition
greenjobsworcester.org

Resources for Finding Employment

Located in the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):

• Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
• Careers for Environmental Types & Others Who Respect the Earth (CSE 449)
• The Eco Guide to Careers that Make a Difference (CSE 450)
• Careers for Nature Lovers & Other Outdoor Types (CSE 453)
• Opportunities in Environmental Careers (CSE 454.5)
• Career Opportunities in Science (CSE 455)
• Careers in Science (CSE 455.5)
• Outdoor Careers (CSE 485)
• Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors (CSE 556)
• Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates (CSE 559)
• Dictionary of Occupational Titles (GE 25 & GE 30)
• The College Majors Handbook (GE 41)
• National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) Annual, Vol. 2
• www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html CSC's Internet Resources

Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information, and where to get assistance is available in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401 Academy Street.

Last updated: December 15, 2011 (CH)