Geological and Environmental Sciences
CSU, Chico Catalog Description
Some graduates with Geological and Environmental Sciences degrees have pursued one or more of the following occupations:
- Astronomer
- Atmospheric Scientist
- Conservation Scientist
- Conservation Technician
- Cost Estimator
- Environmental Analyst
- Environmental Chemist
- Environmental Educator
- Environmental Engineer
- Environmental Lawyer
- Environmental Technician
- Environmental Protection Officer
- Forester
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist
- Geological Engineer
- Geologist
- Geophysical Oceanographer
- Geophysical Data Technicians
- Geoscientist
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Hydrogeologist
- Hydrographic Surveyor
- Hydrologist
- Meteorologist
- Museum Technician
- Natural Sciences Manager
- Paleontologist
- Petroleum Geologist
- Petroleum Technician
- Pollution Prevention Specialist
- Range Ecologist
- Science Teacher
- Science Writer
- Seismologist
- Urban Planner
- Water Control Supervisor
- Water Quality Tester
- Water Treatment Plant Operator
- Weather Forecaster
Important:
- Typically co-curricular activities, work experience and/or internships are essential (in addition to earning a college degree) to be competitive in the job market upon graduation.
- Some occupations may require advanced degrees and/or training (check with the Career Center regarding your target occupations).
- Please visit the Career Center (SSC 270) early in your college experience to get ideas on how to build your resume.
The Career Center recommends the following websites for researching occupational titles:
- U.S. Department of Labor(opens in new window)
- O*NET Online(opens in new window)
- California Occupational Guide(opens in new window)
- Google(opens in new window)
- Wikipedia(opens in new window)
Research Job Openings:
Additional Internet Sites:
- CSU, Chico Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences
- American Geosciences Institute(opens in new window)
- American Crystallographic Association(opens in new window)
- Association for Women Geoscientists(opens in new window)
- Ecological Society of America(opens in new window)
- Geological Society of America(opens in new window)
- National Science Teachers Association(opens in new window)
- Society of American Foresters(opens in new window)