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What Can I Do with a Major in…

Natural Resources and Environmental Management

A major in natural resources and environmental management prepares students for a career working with the environment, studying how it works and how it can be managed to work for people. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to natural resources and environmental management majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Cener in Lucina 220.

Agricultural Scientist
Architect
Biochemist
Biomedical Engineer
Chemical Technician
Chemist
Civil Engineer
Conservationist
Earth Scientist
Engineering Technician
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Scientist
Fish Hatchery Manager
Fisheries Conservationist
Forest Ranger
Forester
Geographer
Geologist
Geophysicist
Hazardous Waste Manager
Human Resources Specialist
Journalist
Meteorologist
Microbiologist 
Occupational Safety Specialist
Park Ranger
Pharmacy Technician
Photographer
Public Affairs Manager
Quality Control Analyst
Statistician
Teacher
Urban/Regional Planner
Wildlife Manager
Zoologist

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment (OCC GREEN 14)
Careers in Focus: Environment (OCC GREEN 10)
Careers in the Environment (OCC GREEN 12)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors (OCC GREEN 20)
Green Careers  (OCC GREEN 22)
Green Collar Jobs (OCC GREEN 40)
Green Jobs for a New Economy (OCC GREEN 44)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Environmental Careers (OCC GREEN 52)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Management: http://www.bsu.edu/nrem/ 
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
Environmental Career Opportunities: http://www.ecojobs.com/
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider
National Council for Science and the Environment: http://ncseonline.org/
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org

 

 

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