Students with degrees in Environmental
Science or Environmental Studies have a broad range of career options.
There are two primary sources of support for ESM students who are
seeking information about careers. Students are encouraged to contact
the PSU Career Center
which can assist in developing a resume, identifying potential
employers, interviewing skills, etc. Secondly, ESM offers periodic
information sessions for undergrads involving representatives from area
agencies and organizations who employ individuals with backgrounds in
environmental science/studies. These sessions are an excellent way to
network and to learn directly from professionals in the field the kinds
of skills and experience they recommend you obtain in preparation for
securing a job.
Below is a partial listing of places where ESM alumni have found jobs:
ESM students are encouraged to consider doing an internship sometime during their junior or senior year. Internships are a wonderful way to gain practical skills and hands-on experience in the field as well as a way to cultivate professional contacts. It is also possible for students can earn credit for their internship (ESR 404). To obtain credit, students must arrange for a faculty member to serve as their advisor. Click here for the Guidelines for Internships.
To receive announcements about both internship and job opportunities, ESM majors can sign up to be on the ESM listserve. Please contact Teri McKenzie at terim@pdx.edu if you wish to subscribe. In addition to the listserve announcements, the department offers periodic information sessions with representatives from agencies and organizations who who looking to place interns.
Below is a partial listing of places where ESM students have interned:
