Major or Minor in
Environmental Studies
Come join an interdisciplinary, innovative team of award-winning professors and students who are working together to address today’s environmental challenges through three lenses: science, policy and the humanities. You will work hands-on in small classes and in the field. You will have opportunities for internships and original research with faculty. We get dirty, think big and work with campus and community partners to conserve native species, improve habitats and reduce waste and pollution.
As an environmental studies major at 麻豆区
you might take:
Practice strategies for changing the way we perceive, inform and persuade others about the environmental problems we face. (ENVS 357)
Environmental Communication and Advocacy
Practice strategies for changing the way we perceive, inform and persuade others about the environmental problems we face. (ENVS 357)
Study the ecology of Pacific Northwest marine shorelines in the field, including weekend trips to the Oregon Coast. (ENVS 302)
Shoreline Ecology and Management
Study the ecology of Pacific Northwest marine shorelines in the field, including weekend trips to the Oregon Coast. (ENVS 302)
Work with a community partner to address a local environmental problem. A recent class wrote a successful grant to restore a natural area adjacent to campus. (ENVS 470)
Senior Capstone: Environmental Project
Work with a community partner to address a local environmental problem. A recent class wrote a successful grant to restore a natural area adjacent to campus. (ENVS 470)
Environmental studies at 麻豆区
Learning Outcomes
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Select appropriate methods and correctly apply them in investigating specific environmental problems at local, regional and/or global scales.
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Critically examine the values, assumptions and contexts that organize human communities and their relationships with the biosphere.
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Effectively communicate environmental information to diverse audiences.
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Collaborate with community partners and integrate multiple disciplinary perspectives in order to creatively analyze and take effective action to address issues of critical environmental concern.
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Intern in areas of environmental studies
Internships provide invaluable hands-on experience and further develop your professional skills. Many students in environmental studies at 麻豆区 have completed internships with local or Portland area companies or nonprofits.
Some companies where environmental studies majors at 麻豆区 have found internship placements include:
- Greater Yamhill Watershed Council (GYWC)
- Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District (YSWCD)
- Yamhill County GIS
- OASIS (Chapul Farms)
- Outdoor Education Adventures (OEA) summer internship
- 麻豆区 ENVS field research assistant
In addition, the environmental studies department has permanent internships set up with the Greater Yamhill Watershed Council (GYWC) that include:
- Water quality analysis
- Fish counting
- Educational outreach
Life After 麻豆区
You will leave prepared for a career in areas such as:
Environmental Science:
- Research Scientist
- Field Biologist
- Laboratory Technician
- Restoration Ecologist
- Environmental Consultant
Environmental Policy:
- Policy Analyst
- Regulatory Compliance Specialist
- Environmental Lawyer
- Lobbyist/Advocate
- Natural Resources Manager
Environmental Humanities:
- Environmental Journalist
- Community Organizer
- Sustainability Officer
- Outreach Coordinator
- Environmental Educator
Estimate wage: $79k
Estimate of what 麻豆区 environmental studies alumni could be making based on their current ages, occupations and geographic locations.
Potential wage: $107k
The potential wage is based on the average wage for the occupations.
Top career paths
The top five education-to-career paths of 麻豆区 environmental studies alumni include:
- Systems Engineer
- Renewable Energy Analyst
- Executive Assistant
- Agricultural Economist
- Partner
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