Environmental Studies
When exploring possible academic majors, begin by investigating the specific programs at Purchase College. Discover more about the B.A. in Environmental Studies and find out about program requirements, courses and the program faculty.
Want to find out more about a major? Talk to department heads and professors to have your questions answered and to get the inside track on being an Environmental Studies major at Purchase College.
ACQUIRED SKILLS
- Observing, collecting, and analyzing data
- Concentration
- Conduct and explain scientific research
- Accuracy and detail
- Problem solving and decision making
- Reading, writing, speaking and memorizing
- Technology skills
- Assess risks
- Define problems
- Apply knowledge creatively
CAREER TITLES
- Camp Director
- Conservation Analyst
- Conservation Scientist
- Conservationist
- Ecologist
- Economist
- Educator
- Environmental Analyst
- Environmental Lawyer
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Technician
- Hazardous Materials/Waste Specialist
- Laboratory Scientist
- Natural Resources Specialist
- Naturalist
- Outdoor Trip Leader
- Park Ranger
- Planning Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Urban Planner
TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIRE
- Environmental Agencies
- Environmental Consulting Firms
- Educational Institutions
- Parks
- Zoos
- Foundations
- Legal Institutions
- Laboratories
- Manufactures
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Camps
- Government Agencies
CAREER INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LINKS
www.eco.org Environmental Careers Organizationwww.aaas.org -American Association for the Advancement of Science
www.naep.org - Nat Assoc of Environmental Professionals
www.envirolink.org - The online Environmental Community
www.ecotourism.org - The International Ecotourism Society
www.planning.org - American Planning Association
www.aashe.org - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary
JOB SEARCH LINKS
www.purchase.edu/careerdevelopment - Click on Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
www.ejobs.org - Environmental Jobs & Careers
www.environmentalcareer.com - Environmental Career Center
www.ecojobs.com - Environmental Career Opportunities
www.epa.gov/ezhire/ - Jobs with the EPA
www.scijobs.com - Science jobs and internships
www.sciencejobs.com - Science jobs listed by area
www.naturejobs.com - Life and physical science jobs
More Resources:
- GREEN CAREERS: Careers for a Sustainable Future
- Green Career Hot Links
BOOKS AVIALABLE AT CDC
- Environmental Types: & Others Who Respect the Earth
- Careers in the Environment
- Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors
- Environmental Careers in the 21st Century
- National Wildlife Federation Conservation Directory
- The Eco Guide to Careers that Make a Difference
Updated on 1/30/08