Cleveland State University

Environmental science focuses on ecosystem management, the effects of pollutants on ecosystems, ways to restore polluted environments to their natural state, and effective strategies toward minimizing pollution (preventative management). The Environmental Science major at Cleveland State University provides education in the fundamentals of all the major areas of modern Environmental Science, training in current laboratory skills, as well as environmental policy.

WHAT CAREERS CAN THIS MAJOR PREPARE YOU FOR?

A BS in Environmental Science will prepare you for a variety of jobs as well as the ability to move on to a variety of MS and PhD programs. With a PhD in Environmental Science, your career opportunities include: College or University faculty (with or without a research program); Director of research in government labs, research centers,industrial labs, parks and zoos; Various Director roles including those with the EPA, US Fish and Wildlife, US Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, parks, zoos and private consulting firms; Program officers for the National Science Foundation; Museum Curator; Science writer; Product manager for lab supply companies. With a MS in Environmental Science, your career opportunities include: Research associates in university research labs, government research labs, research centers, industrial labs, parks and zoos; Various supervisory roles including those with the EPA, US Fish and Wildlife, US Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, parks, zoos and private consulting firms; Museum Curator; Science writer; Technical sales and service representatives; High school teachers of science (licensure required). With a BS in Environmental Science, your career opportunities include: Entry-level technicians in university research labs, government research labs, research centers, and industrial labs; Entry-level roles including those with the EPA, US Fish and Wildlife, US Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and private consulting firms; Museum coordinator; Science writer; Technical sales and service representatives; High school teacher of science (licensure required)

WHAT SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED WITHIN THIS MAJOR?

Skills developed within this major include but are not limited to: a working knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics and math and in-depth knowledge of the environment, critical thinking and analysis, experimental design, communication, time management, and problem-solving.

SPECIAL TRACKS

Honors Program, Environmental Biology, Environmental Geology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Technology, Environmental Planning, Secondary Teacher Licensure Program

NOTE

Environmental Science is part of the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences.