Environmental degrees that actually get you a job?

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Yep. Look at what Chicago recommends.</p>

<p>*General Recommendations</p>

<pre><code>* Geophysical Sciences: Physical Geology, Earth History, and Basic Atmospheric studies (First Year General Geophysical Sciences sequence) or equivalent

  • Chemistry: General Chemistry I, II and III (First Year General Chemistry)
  • Math: Elementary Functions and Calculus I and II
  • Physics: General Physics I, II and III (First Year General Physics)
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<p>Additional Recommendations for Environmental Geology</p>

<pre><code>* Introduction to Mineralogy, Introduction to Petrology, Principles of Stratigraphy, Biogeochemistry and Global Change, Environmental Chemistry

  • Statistics courses: Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences
  • Chemistry courses: Organic Chemistry (If emphasis is in Chemistry)
  • Biological Sciences courses: Developmental Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Ecological Applications to Conservation Biology*
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According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook,</p>

<p>A bachelor’s degree is adequate for a few entry-level positions, but most geoscientists need a master’s degree in geology or earth science. A master’s degree is the preferred educational requirement for most entry-level research positions in private industry, Federal agencies, and State geological surveys. A Ph.D. is necessary for most high-level research and college teaching positions, but it may not be preferred for other jobs.</p>