Thread: Environmental Studies

Any one here taking any kind of environmental studies.
If so, what school are you attending and how do like that school?
What degree are you going for?
Thanks
Pat

Hi Pat,
I am not taking anything yet in this field but there are a few programs that I know of,

American Public offers B.S and M.S.
APUS

I thought Mountain State offered a BS but all I can find is the AS right now

MSU

University of Maryland offers BS and MS

UMUC

Thomas Edison offers AS and BS

TESC

my favorite- Harvard Extension offers ALB and ALM

HES

Also - Prescott College

Prescott


I think one of the Oregon Universities offers a BS degree completion too - Eastern Oregon, but don't quote me on that as I couldn't find it on their page

Let me know if you know of anymore......

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I think one of the Oregon Universities offers a BS degree completion too - Eastern Oregon, but don't quote me on that as I couldn't find it on their page

A bit late in answering this question :D, but it's Oregon State . Checking out the Environmental Science programs myself. Link below.

http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/onlin...ergraduate/es/

	Oregon State University Oregon State University Oregon State is a major research university, part of the Oregon University system, long a leader in distance education. OSU offers online Bachelor’s Degrees in Liberal Studies, Political Science, Environmental Sciences, Fisheries and Wildlife, General Agriculture, and Natural Resources; Master’s Degrees in Education, and Science & Mathematics Education; and Graduate Certificates in Fisheries Management. The school is a reputable, widely-recognized academic institution in the U.S. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Concordia University - Portland Concordia University - Portland Located in Portland, Oregon, Concordia University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. The school offers a variety of online degrees, including an MBA, Masters in Education with specialties in ESOL, Curriculum Instruction, Methods of Leadership, Science, Reading, and Special Education. The school is regonally accredited, the most widely recognized form of accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

CSUB
http://www.csub.edu/ERM/

However you should know that good jobs in environment (sewage works, water works, energy, etc) usually hire civil engineers , chemical engineers , chemists, and other basic engineering /scientific degrees. Environmental degree often do not have depth - good for "political" positions though.

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Originally Posted by Ian Anderson

CSUB
http://www.csub.edu/ERM/

However you should know that good jobs in environment (sewage works, water works, energy, etc) usually hire civil engineers , chemical engineers, chemists, and other basic engineering/scientific degrees. Environmental degree often do not have depth - good for "political" positions though.

I agree! I'm a wastewater treatment plant operator and all of our so-called gurus are engineers or chemistry majors. One of my co-workers has an environmental science degree.

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	Engineering Degrees Engineering Degrees Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs. Many engineers develop new products. During the process, they consider several factors. For example, in developing an industrial robot, engineers specify the functional requirements precisely; design and test the robot's components; integrate the components to produce the final design; and evaluate the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. In addition to their involvement in design and development, many engineers work in testing, production, or maintenance. These engineers supervise production in factories, determine the causes of a component’s failure, and test manufactured products to maintain quality. They also estimate the time and cost required to complete projects. •Starting salaries are among the highest of all college graduates. •Employment is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations, although growth will vary by specialty; overall job opportunities for engineers are expected to be good. •A bachelor's degree in engineering is required for most entry-level jobs, but some positions may require a graduate degree. Click To Find Engineering Schools

However you should know that good jobs in environment (sewage works, water works, energy, etc) usually hire civil engineers , chemical engineers, chemists, and other basic engineering/scientific degrees. Environmental degree often do not have depth - good for "political" positions though.

That may be true, but if anyone is interested in emigrating to New Zealand, you should give that Environmental Science degree another look. Immigration "down under" has decided there is a shortage of environmental scientists, so those words in your diploma can go far in landing you permanent residence. Just a random tid bit. :D

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Originally Posted by Ronin Distance

That may be true, but if anyone is interested in emigrating to New Zealand, you should give that Environmental Science degree another look. Immigration "down under" has decided there is a shortage of environmental scientists, so those words in your diploma can go far in landing you permanent residence. Just a random tid bit. :D

Sounds like a good deal. Also, the wastewater industry will be wide-open in the next few years due to retiring old-farts.

One thing that I find funny is one of our chemical reps graduated from TESU as a Nuclear Engineering Technology major. When I first meet him he told me he was a nuclear engineer . It sounded good until he told me where he graduated from. I’m not knocking TESU, but I know the difference between Nuclear Engineering Technology and Nuclear Engineering .

I guess I could call myself Civil Engineering if I decided to go the Civil Engineering Technology route at TESU. :D

	Engineering Degrees Engineering Degrees Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs. Many engineers develop new products. During the process, they consider several factors. For example, in developing an industrial robot, engineers specify the functional requirements precisely; design and test the robot's components; integrate the components to produce the final design; and evaluate the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. In addition to their involvement in design and development, many engineers work in testing, production, or maintenance. These engineers supervise production in factories, determine the causes of a component’s failure, and test manufactured products to maintain quality. They also estimate the time and cost required to complete projects. •Starting salaries are among the highest of all college graduates. •Employment is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations, although growth will vary by specialty; overall job opportunities for engineers are expected to be good. •A bachelor's degree in engineering is required for most entry-level jobs, but some positions may require a graduate degree. Click To Find Engineering Schools

Originally Posted by Mighty_Tiki

Hi Pat,
I am not taking anything yet in this field but there are a few programs that I know of,

American Public offers B.S and M.S.
APUS

I thought Mountain State offered a BS but all I can find is the AS right now

MSU

University of Maryland offers BS and MS

UMUC


Thomas Edison offers AS and BS

TESC

my favorite- Harvard Extension offers ALB and ALM

HES

Also - Prescott College

Prescott


I think one of the Oregon Universities offers a BS degree completion too - Eastern Oregon, but don't quote me on that as I couldn't find it on their page

Let me know if you know of anymore......

ditto - I'd recommend this one. For future career prospects cant go wrong.

Harvard Extension offers ALB and ALM
HES

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	Thomas University Thomas University Thomas offers an online Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click The Link to receive FREE information on this school.