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Environmental Science
The Environmental Science
(ENSC) major at the University of Delaware was initiated in 1991 to provide students
with the opportunity to earn a science degree that spans a variety of disciplines
that relate to the natural environment. The subject is sufficiently broad that
no single department can offer all the courses that are appropriate for the major.
Consequently, students must take a body of core courses in Biology, Geography,
and Geology, supplemented with required courses in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics
for completion of the BS degree in ENSC. Students then take upper-level elective
courses that are focused in their areas of special interest, in one of the three
collaborating departments (Biology, Geography, Geology). Areas of emphasis include
Ecology, Climatology and Paleoclimatology, Geographic Information Systems and
Cartography, Mineralogy and Sedimentology, and Environmental Geology; Ecology
and Environmental Biology.
Graduating students may pursue employment in
environmental planning and 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, legal, or
engineering programs.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience Often
Required |
| *geographic data analyst |
*environmental planner |
| *risk assessment specialist |
*urban or regional planner |
| *laboratory analyst |
*environmental toxicologist |
| *industrial environmental manager |
*environmental geologist |
| *environmental scientist |
*epidemiologist |
| *environmental activist |
*environmental policy manager |
| *meteorological analyst |
*geographic information systems analyst |
| *climatological specialist |
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Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under
section 024 for additional related careers.
Enhancing Employment
- Participation in Internships
or Field Experience Placements, OSHA training courses, and computer and
data analysis skills.
- Sample UD Field Experience: Department
of Geological Services, Delaware Nature Society, U.S. Department of the Interior
Some Employers of Environmental Science Majors
(Not enough data at this time...Job titles above
can be placed in a variety of organizations)
Other Sources of Information
American Geological Institute
www.agiweb.org
American Institute of Petroleum Geologists
www.aipg.org
Association of American Geographers
www.aag.org
Environmental Career Center
www.environmentalcareer.com
Environmental Career Opportunities
www.ecojobs.com
Environmental Careers Organization
www.eco.org
Environmental Jobs and Careers
www.ejobs.org
Geological Society of America
www.geosociety.org
Student Conservation Association
www.sca-inc.org/
The Environmental Jobs Information System can be accessed over the Internet.
To SUBSCRIBE, send e-mail to: envr_jobs@mailzone.com with a SUBJECT and a
MESSAGE of: SUBSCRIBE.
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Resources for Finding Employment
University of Delaware Career Resource Center \Materials
Available
- Chemical Manufacturers Association, Education
Resource Guide (CSD 314)
- The EnviroDirectory: Mid-Atlantic & New
England (CSD 317.2 & 317.5)
- The Environmental Guidebook (CSD 318)
- The Directory of Environmental Web Sites on
the Internet (CSD 319)
- Careers for Environmental Types & Others Who
Respect the Earth (CSE 449)
- The Eco Guide to Careers that Make a Difference
(CSE 450)
- Opportunities in Forestry Careers (CSE 453.5)
- Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors
(CSE 454)
- Career Opportunities in Science (CSE 455)
- Careers for Scientific Types & Others With
Inquiring Minds (CSE 457)
- Sunshine Jobs (CSE 485)
- Careers for Aquatic Types & Others Who Want
to Make a Splash (CSE 597)
- 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 RESOURCE CENTER located at 401 Academy Street.
Last updated: May 19, 2008 (CH)
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