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Environmental Science Career Field

Environmental Science Career Field. Marisa Workman Period 3. Career Field Summary. Environmental Science is an academic field that studies natural processes and the impact of humans on the environment

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Environmental Science Career Field

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  1. EnvironmentalScience CareerField Marisa Workman Period 3

  2. Career Field Summary • Environmental Science is an academic field that studies natural processes and the impact of humans on the environment • Includes jobs that involve making recommendations in order to improve the environment and its safety • Involves researching, analyzing, developing, and implementing plans • Certain jobs require analyzing and developing solutions to environmental problems

  3. Types of Jobs • Product Development Managers • Climate Change Analysts • Environmental Technicians/Engineers • Environmental Scientists/Specialists • Environmental Science Teachers • Site Managers • Naturalists • Ecologists • Chemists

  4. What you need to prepare • Most entry-level jobs require a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or another natural science • A Master’s degree is recommended for advancement in a job • Experience with computer modeling, data analysis, Microsoft Word and Excel is essential • Certain jobs may require you to know AutoCAD, CADKEY, and various other computer programs • Learning, writing, thinking, problem-solving, and speaking skills

  5. Colleges/Programs that help train • Most colleges offer classes in natural sciences like biology, chemistry, and physics • Classes that cover Algebra, arithmetic, calculus, and geometry may be necessary • Environmental Science courses should also be taken • Training for computer programs like CAD software should also be completed for certain jobs

  6. Future of the Field • The job outlook for the field is very positive and the projected growth of jobs ranges from 10% - 19% • Many companies are looking to hire people in this field • Median annual wages range from $40,000 - $130,000 • Already thousands of jobs are being offered

  7. Works Cited • "Environmental Science STEM Discipline." O*NET OnLine. National Center for O*NET Development, n.d. Web. 29 May. 2013. <http://www.onetonline.org/find/stem?t=9&g=Go>. • Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm (visitedMay 29, 2013). • "Career Opportunities for Majors in Environmental Sciences."Careerservices.rutgers.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2013. <http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/environmental_sciences.shtml>.

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