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Environmental Sciences (Water) Program

The Environmental Sciences (Water) program combines interests in understanding management effects on hydrology and water quality. Studies include:

• Monitoring environmental change
• Conserving and managing biological organisms
• Assuring healthy streams and adequate water supplies
• Improving environmental quality with the shaping of new policies
• Educating others about the natural environment and environmental issues

Example careers include:

• Environmental Scientist
• Environmental Technician
• Hydrologist
• Land Manager
• Water Quality Specialist

Employment may occur in a variety of sectors, including:

• Federal, state, county, and city government agencies
• Non-government agencies (NGOs)
• Private consulting firms

Emphasis Areas

This is an emphasis area of the following major:

• Environmental Sciences, BS

This major has the following additional emphasis areas:

• Atmosphere, BS
• Land and Soil, BS
• Outreach and Education, BS

Common Career Paths

Common career paths taken by graduates of this major include:

• Conservation Scientists
• Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
• Hydrologists
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
• Water Resource Specialists

Program Structure

The program is part of:

• Computing, Engineering, Math, and Applied Science
• Natural, Environmental, and Life Sciences

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