Internships & Opportunities
Graduate School Programs for Environmental Science Majors
Considering applying to graduate school? This page includes a list of MA, MS, and PhD programs that align with an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science.
- American University: Environmental Science, MS
- University of Arizona: Soil, Water & Environmental Science, MS/PhD
- Binghamton University: Master of Sustainable Communities
- Buffalo State: Great Lakes Ecosystem Science, MA & MS
- Clarkson: Environmental Science & Engineering, MS & PhD
- Clarkson: Data Analytics, MS
- Cornell: Agriculture and Life Sciences, MPS
- Cornell: Atmospheric Science, MS, MS/PhD, PhD
- Cornell: Biological and Environmental Engineering: MS, MS/PhD, PhD, MEng
- Cornell: Food Science and Technology, MS, PhD
- Cornell: Natural Resources, MS, MS/PhD, PhD
- Cornell: Soil and Crop Sciences, MS, PhD
- Cornell: Sustainable Energy Systems MS/MEng/PhD
- Duke-Nicholas School of the Environment: Master of Forestry
- ONLINE Green Mountain College: Sustainable Masters in Business Administration
- ONLINE Green Mountain College: Sustainable Food Systems, MS
- ONLINE Green Mountain College: Resilient & Sustainable Communities, MS
- UMass Amherst: Water, Wetlands, and Watersheds, MS/PhD
- University of Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences: Freshwater Science & Technology, MS & Professional Science Track
- University of New Haven: Environmental Engineering, MS
- SUNY Oneonta: Lake Management, MS
- RICE University: Environmental Analysis, MS
- RIT: Big Data Analytics, Advanced Certificate
- RIT: Data Science, MS
- RIT: Sustainable Engineering, ME, MS
- RIT: Environmental, Health, and Safety Management, MS
- RIT: Sustainable Systems, MS
- TUFTS: Offshore Wind Energy Engineering, MS
- TUFTS: Sustainable Water Management, MS
- Vermont Law School: Environmental Law
- University of Wisconsin, Madison: Resource & Energy Demand Analysis, MS
- University of Wisconsin, Madison: Accelerated Cartography and GIS, MS
- University of Wisconsin, Madison: Sustainable Systems Engineering, MS
- University of Wisconsin, Madison: Environmental Observation and Informatics, Professional Masters and MS
- University of Wisconsin, Madison: Sustainable Peacebuilding, MS
- Yale: Master in Environmental Management, MEM
- Yale: Master of Forestry, MF
- Yale: Master of Environmental Science and Master of Forest Science
*note: This list is not extensive, but provides a good starting point for graduate school exploration
Study Abroad Programs for Environmental Science Majors
Thinking about studying abroad but don't know where to start? This page includes a list of study abroad programs that enhance an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science.
Earth and Atmospheric Systems Science/Environmental Analysis
- Organization: SIT Location: Iceland and Greenland SEMESTER
- Program: Climate Change and the Arctic
- Courses: The Arctic: Changing Ecosystems and Resilience, Climate Modeling and Carbon Management, Research Methods and Ethics in the Arctic, Research Project in Arctic Climate Protection
- Organization: SIT
- Location: Argentina FALL 2019
- Program: People, Environment, and Climate Change in Patagonia and Antarctica
- Courses: Socio-Ecological Dynamics and Conservation in Southern Patagonia, Climate Change and Marine Biology in Southern Patagonia and Antarctica, Spanish for the Natural Sciences, Environmental Research Methods and Ethics
- Organization: School For Field Studies
- Organization: SEA Semester
Watershed Science
- Organization: SIT
- Location: Panama SUMMER
- Program: Marine Ecology and Blue Carbon Conservation in the Pacific and Caribbean
- Courses: Marine Ecology and Blue Carbon Conservation in the Pacific and Caribbean, Marine Ecology and Blue Carbon Field Project
- Organization: SIT
- Organization: SIT
Renewable Energy
Environmental Information & Mapping
Any
- Organization: SIT
- Organization: International Sustainable Development Studies Institute
- Location: Thailand SEMESTER
- Program: Sustainable Development Studies
- Courses: Thai Language and Society, Sustainable Food Systems: Social and Biological Factors in Sustainable Agriculture, Political Ecology of Forests: Upland People and Natural Resources, Culture and Ecology of the Andaman: Islands, Reefs, and Mangroves
- Organization: IES Abroad
- Location: Freiburg, Germany SEMESTER
- Program: Environmental Studies & Sustainability
- Courses: Sustainable Energy: Concepts, Policies, Strategies, & Solutions, Freiburg Green City- Social, Ecological & Economic Aspects of Sustainability, Technology of Renewable Energies, Ecosystem Management, Climate & Vegetation In the Black Forest & Swiss Alps, Geographic Information Systems, Sustainable Urban Design
- Organization: Arava Institute
- Location: Israeli-Jordanian Border
- Program: Arana Institute for Environmental Studies
- Centers: Arava Center for Sustainable Development, Center for Hyper-Arid Socio-Ecology, Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Center for Transboundary Water Management
- Organization: SEA Semester
- Location: Caribbean & North Atlantic SEMESTER
- Program: Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (Fulfills Marine Science Minor)
- Courses: Advanced Topics in Biological Oceanography: Biodiversity, Ocean Science & Public Policy, Nautical Science, Directed Oceanographic Research, Advanced Ocean Policy Research
*note: This list is not extensive, but provides a good starting point for study abroad exploration
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Job and Internship Links in Environmental Science
Please see below for a list of job and internship links for Environmental Science! This list is not comprehensive, but it is a good starting point for the job/internship search. Additionally, be sure to check out the ESF Internship Page for information on the internship process, relevant paperwork, and resources
Internship/Job Boards
- Indeed
- Glassdoor
- USA Jobs
- Idealist.org
- Green Jobs Network
- Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Science Job Board
- Conservation Job Board
Organizations with Internship/Job Potential
Federal
- USDA Forest Service
- United States Army Corps of Engineers
- United States Environmental Protection Agency
- United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
State
Local Agencies/NGO's
- Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection
- Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District
- Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Central New York Land Trust
- Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency
- Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board
- Onondaga Environmental Institute
- Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps
- New York Water Environment Association
Industry and Private Sector (Local)
Careers in Environmental Science
The Environmental Science program provides a solid foundation in social, living, and physical sciences, and primes students for careers in a variety of fields. This interdisciplinary degree exposes students to theory, field research, and practical application of environmental skill sets, and students gain ample experience in the complexities of systems work. Alumni have gone on to pursue many postgraduate paths, including advanced studies and employment in public and private sectors. Below are some of the titles both held in theory and actuality by Environmental Science graduates:
- Agricultural Stewardship Technician
- Air Sample Technician
- Alternative Food Systems Analyst
- Climate Prediction Specialist
- Coastal Hydrodynamic Monitor
- Drone Mapping Specialist
- Emergency Planning Coordinator
- Energy Analyst/Auditor
- Energy Efficiency Specialist
- Energy Policy Analyst
- Environmental Analyst
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Health & Safety Professional
- Environmental and Land Use Associate
- Environmental Operations Manager
- Environmental Planner
- Environmental Sampling Technician
- Environmental Surveillance Analyst
- Field Geologist
- Field Research Specialist
- Fish and Wildlife Technician
- Food Security Coordinator
- Freshwater Monitoring Technician
- GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst
- Hydrologist
- Land Surveyor
- Marine Acoustician
- Meteorologist
- Oceanographer
- On-Site Environmental Monitor
- Permitting Specialist
- Pollution Control Specialist
- Public Health Inspector
- Rivers and Trails Manager
- Science Teacher
- Source Emission Testing Field Technician
- Submersible Marine Technician
- Sustainability Consultant
- Wastewater Operator
- Water Resources Engineer
- Watershed Inspector
- Watershed Modeling and Analysis Specialist
- Watershed Steward
- Watershed Technician
- Wetland Scientist
List of Experiences Desired for Environmental Science Jobs
Have you been wondering about the connection between classroom and career? Are you curious about which skills are being sought after in the workforce? Listed below are the experiences desired on current job boards for careers in Environmental Science.
- GIS
- ArcGIS
- ArcMap
- Smallworld
- ESRI
- GPS and Total Station Survey Equipment Experience
- Phase Contact Microscopy
- Polarized Light Microscopy
- Niosh S82 Training
- OSHA/HAZWOPER Certification
- Arc Flash Protection Guidelines
- NFPA Codes and Standards
- Utility Work Protection Practices
- EPA Technician Certification (Section 608)
- SWPPP Inspection certification
- CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control)
- Asbestos/Lead Based Paint certification (402 (c)(3))
- Radiation Equipment
- Aseptic Lab Techniques
- Leasing/Zoning experience
- CERCLA remedial documents
- Adobe InDesign
- Literature Searches
- Technical Writing/Report Writing
- Managing budget/schedule