Environmental Geoscience Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Environmental Geoscience
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience provides training for those who wish to seek careers in the environmental sector of the geosciences. The curriculum is focused on preparing the student toward licensure for a career leading environmental remediation and assessment projects.
Designed for students interested in Earth Science with a particular focus on environmental geoscience. Students will develop specific expertise in the application of near surface Earth science principles to environmental problems.
Online ALEKS Math Placement Exam and Chemistry Placement Exam are required.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
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Open in Explore ProgramsCareer Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
Environmental Geoscience Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Analyze
- Research
- Manage Data or Records
- Evaluate
Physical or Technical
- Observe
- Inspect or Test
Relationship Skills
- Collaborate
- Resolve Conflict
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Consult
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
- Implement
- Make Decisions
- Manage Projects
- Coordinate
Creative
- Design
- Synthesize or Integrate
Student Organizations
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Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.