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Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Major
Yes, you can make a career out of saving the world’s fragile ecosystems. No cape needed.
At a glance
Maybe you’ve always known you wanted to have a career that made an impact. Maybe you’re just now discovering that you can get paid to be a part of the solution to environmental stability. This major will empower you with the tools, strategies, and connections to do meaningful ecological work, which includes managing global ecosystem services. The curriculum blends a strong scientific foundation in ecosystem ecology with insights into the cultural, social, economic, and political dimensions of sustainability.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | Warner College of Natural Resources | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Some Career Options
With your degree, you’ll be qualified for a wide variety of careers related to sustainability and natural resource science, specifically in industries like nonprofit or governmental sustainability efforts, federal/state natural resources specialties, and a wealth of jobs that exist out and about in our most-precious wild spaces.
- Biological Science Technician
- Climate Change Scientist
- Corporate Environmental Consultant
- Ecologist
- Environmental Educator
- Municipal Sustainability Coordinator
- Natural Resource Specialist
- Natural Areas Technician
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Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
Carmyn Ginnetti, Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected] or [email protected]
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.