Environmental design graduates design environments according to what affects human behavior. These individuals are also concerned with the surrounding environment and how it is affected by human interaction. Environmental designers will design functional, safe, and economical structures that suit the needs of those who will use them. They also design residential areas and parks to ensure that they are consistent with the surrounding environment. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to environmental design majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.
Acoustical Engineer Arborist Architect Architectural Photographer Area Development Consultant Area Development Manager Building Assessor City Planner Community PlannerCivil Engineer Construction Lawyer Conservationist Construction Manager Drafter Environmental Designer Environmental Lawyer Environmental Planner Financial Analyst Forest Ranger Gardener Golf Course Manager Insurance Underwriter Interior Designer Land PlannerLandscape Architect Park Architect Park Ranger Park Supervisor Public Relations Manager Range ManagerSurveyor Technical Writer Urban/Regional Planner
Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:
Careers in Focus: Architecture & Building (OCC 12.3)Careers in the Environment (OCC GREEN 12)College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)Opportunities in Landscape Architecture, Botanical Gardens, and Arboreta (OCC 12.6)Opportunities in Architecture Careers (OCC 12.5)Opportunities in Environmental Careers (OCC GREEN 52)
BSU College of Architecture: http://www.bsu.edu/architecture/ Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center) America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org/Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.htmlIndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.aspInternships.com Internships USA.comVault Career InsiderO*NET: http://online.onetcenter.orgOccupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.comVolunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org