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Global Environmental Studies

The purpose of the Global Environmental Studies major is to provide students with the knowledge and tools to explain the causes of environmental transformation, degradation and exploitation at both the local and global level. The major affords students opportunities, through study, internship and field work, to consider and develop solutions to environmental problems. Students will contend with the economic practices, laws and policies, cultural values and social norms that guide use of the environment in multiple locations with different climates, histories, economies and governing regimes.

Related Careers:

Government

Planning / Zoning, Transportation, Environmental Protection / Conservation, Research, Parks and outdoor recreation, Forestry

Education

Secondary, University teaching, Museum, Zoo, Environmental education

Business

Environmental Consulting, Waste management, Air & water quality management, Conservation

Nonprofit

Planning and research, Consulting

Other areas to consider: Environmental Law, Fish & Wildlife Management

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Environmental Careers

Institute of Environmental Science and Technology

International Association of Wildland Fire

Society of Wetland Scientists

International Ecotourism Society

International Society for Ecological Economics

Renewable Natural Resources Foundation

American Association for Aerosol Research

Environmental Assessment Association

Society for Human Ecology

Student Conservation Association

Sustainable Business