Mapping your Environmental Science & Policy Major
Your Hood experience is about so much more than just your environmental science & policy major.
The Student Success Center, the Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning, and the Office of the Registrar have teamed up to show you where a environmental science & policy major can take you. They will help you cultivate, engage and prepare during your time at Hood so that you are career ready for your journey beyond Hood.
Additionally, these maps will serve as milestones and guideposts when you meet with your academic adviser.
Contact
| Student Success 301-696-3860 | Registrar 301-696-3620 | Center for Career Development & Experiential Education 301-696-3583 |
| College Catalog | Department of Biology | Environmental Science & Policy (B.A.) |
Year One
Fall Semester | Credits |
ENSP 101 Environmental Prob. | 3 |
ENSP 102 Env. Sci. Lab | 1 |
FYS 101 First-Year Seminar | 3 |
Core- Foreign language 101 (placement) | 4 |
MATH 112 Applied Statistics | 3 |
Core – Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
BIOL 201 Evolution and Ecology | 4 |
ECON 205 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
Core- ENGL 100 | 4 |
Core- Foreign Language 102 | 4 |
| 15 |
Year Two
Fall Semester | Credits |
CHEM 101General Chemistry I | 4 |
BIOL 202 Physiology of Plants & Animal | 4 |
ECON 206 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Core- Historical Analysis | 3 |
Core- Literary Analysis | 3 |
| 17 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
CHEM 102General Chemistry | 4 |
PSCI 203 or 210 or 215 | 3 |
Core- Visual and Performing Arts | 3 |
Core- Philosophical Inquiry | 3 |
Core- Global Persp. (if not otherwise met) | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Three
Fall Semester | Credits |
ECON 310 Environmental Economics | 3 |
Concentration elective 1 | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Core - Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
Concentration elective 2 | 3 |
Concentration elective 3 | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Year Four
Fall Semester | Credits |
ENSP 470 Seminar:Env Impact Analysis | 3 |
Concentration elective 4 | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
ECPS 414Environmental Policy | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Total Credits = 124
Year One
Fall Semester | Credits |
ENSP 101 Environmental Prob. | 3 |
ENSP 102 Env. Sci. Lab | 1 |
FYS 101 First-Year Seminar | 3 |
Core- Foreign language 101 (placement) | 4 |
MATH 112 Applied Statistics | 3 |
Core – Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
BIOL 201 Evolution and Ecology | 4 |
PSCI 203 or 210 or 215 | 3 |
Core- ENGL 100 | 4 |
Core- Foreign Language 102 | 4 |
| 15 |
Year Two
Fall Semester | Credits |
CHEM 101General Chemistry I | 4 |
BIOL 202 Physiology of Plants & Animals | 4 |
Core- Philosophical Inquiry | 3 |
Core- Historical Analysis | 3 |
Core- Literary Analysis | 3 |
| 17 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
CHEM 102General Chemistry II | 4 |
ENSP 103Intro to Geo. Info. Systems | 4 |
Core- Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
Core- Global Persp. (if not otherwise met) | 3 |
Core - Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 15 |
Year Three
Fall Semester | Credits |
ENSP 210Coastal Oceanography | 4 |
ENSP 212Coastal Community Ecology | 4 |
ENSP 300Environmental Geoscience | 3 |
ENSP 307Ches. Bay: Human Impact | 3 |
ENSP 370Coastal Studies Practicum | 2 |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
ECON 205 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
Concentration elective 1 | 3/4 |
Concentration elective 2 | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Year Four
Fall Semester | Credits |
ENSP 400 Watershed Hydrology | 4 |
ENSP 470 Seminar: Env Impact Analysis | 3 |
Concentration elective 3 | 3/4 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
ECPS 414 Environmental Policy | 3 |
Concentration elective 4 | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Total Credits = 124
Requires participation in the Coastal Studies Semester.
Year One
Fall Semester | Credits |
ENSP 101 Environmental Prob. | 3 |
ENSP 102 Env. Sci. Lab | 1 |
FYS 101 First-Year Seminar | 3 |
Core- Foreign language 101 (placement) | 4 |
MATH 112 Applied Statistics | 3 |
Core – Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
BIOL 201 Evolution and Ecology | 4 |
PSCI 203 or 210 or 215 | 3 |
Core- ENGL 100 | 4 |
Core- Foreign Language 102 | 4 |
| 15 |
Year Two
Fall Semester | Credits |
CHEM 101General Chemistry I | 4 |
BIOL 202 Physiology of Plants & Animals | 4 |
Core- Philosophical Inquiry | 3 |
Core- Historical Analysis | 3 |
Core- Literary Analysis | 3 |
| 17 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
CHEM 102General Chemistry II | 4 |
BIOL 203 Introto Cell Biology & Genetics | 4 |
Core- Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
Core- Global Persp. (if not otherwise met) | 3 |
Core - Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 15 |
Year Three
Fall Semester | Credits |
CHEM 209 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
Concentration elective 1 | 4 |
ECON 205 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 17 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
ENSP 403 Pollution Biology | 3 |
ENSP 407 Natural Resource Management | 3 |
Concentration elective 2 | 4 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Four
Fall Semester | Credits |
ENSP 470 Seminar: Env Impact Analysis | 4 |
Conc. elective 3 (if needed for 8 credits total) | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
ECPS 414 Environmental Policy | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 2 |
| 14 |
Total Credits = 124
Year One
Fall Semester | Credits |
ENSP 101 Environmental Prob. | 3 |
ENSP 102 Env. Sci. Lab | 1 |
FYS 101 First-Year Seminar | 3 |
Core- Foreign language 101 (placement) | 4 |
Core- ENGL 100 | 4 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
BIOL 201 Evolution and Ecology | 4 |
MATH 201 Calculus I | 4 |
PSCI 203 or 210 or 215 | 3 |
Core- Foreign Language 102 | 4 |
Core – Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 16 |
Year Two
Fall Semester | Credits |
CHEM 101General Chemistry I | 4 |
BIOL 202 Physiology of Plants & Animals | 4 |
Core- Philosophical Inquiry | 3 |
Core- Historical Analysis | 3 |
Core- Literary Analysis | 3 |
| 17 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
CHEM 102General Chemistry II | 4 |
ECON 205 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
Core- Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
Core- Global Persp. (if not otherwise met) | 3 |
Core - Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 14 |
Year Three
Fall Semester | Credits |
CHEM 209 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 215 Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 17 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
CHEM 210Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Four
Fall Semester | Credits |
ENSP 470 Seminar: Env Impact Analysis | 4 |
CHEM 401 Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
ECPS 414 Environmental Policy | 3 |
CHEM 324 Instrumental Meth. of Analysis | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 2 |
| 14 |
Total Credits = 124
Recommended courses: CHEM 431/PHYS 431, ENSP 403/ENV 503, and MATH 202
Learning, Self-Exploration, and Academic Excellence
The Hood College Center for Career Development and Experiential Education is here to support you through your four-year educational journey. Whether you are headed toward additional educational pursuits after graduation or on to the exciting world of work, we recommend that you investigate all your opportunities through three distinct types of exploration. These include Cultivating knowledge of your major and occupations related to your studies, Engaging in activities that give you hands-on experience, and taking practical steps toward Preparing for life after college. Below are three tables that will help you understand these areas and associated activities. Want to know more? Meet with a counselor in the Career Center. Email careers@hood.edu to make an appointment.
Cultivate
Explore your Major and Related Occupations
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Explore environmental science and sustainability professions on the Hood College website, as well as the What Can I Do With the Major?, and the CareerOneStop websites. | Make an appointment through Handshake to meet with a Career Counselor to update your resume and consider locations for an environmental or sustainability-specific internship. | Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either your major or employment. | Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either internship or employment. |
Explore career options in environmental science and sustainability-related fields by taking the Focus 2 Career Assessment. | Explore club and engagement opportunities such as the Hood Environmental Action Team (HEAT) and Sustaining Hood. Learn more about campus clubs and organizations through Pergola Connect. | Enroll in ENSP 399 or SUST 399 to gain internship experience while earning college credit. | If not already completed, take ENSP 399 or SUST 399, or gain a second internship experience. |
Attend the Fall Majors Fair to meet directly with faculty members from departments of interest. |
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Meet with Career Center staff to begin developing a resume. |
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Engage
Locally and Globally
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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If eligible for the Federal Work Study program, consult with a Career Counselor about opportunities relevant to your environmental science and sustainability interests. These may include working in the biology department. | Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the environmental and sustainability fields. Register in Alumnifire, the college’s alumni networking platform. | Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in environmental and sustainability roles. Work with a Career Center counselor or use Alumnifire to identify individuals. | Schedule an appointment to learn about job interviewing and to practice interview with one or more Counselors in the Career Center. |
| Participate in Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and creating a LinkedIn page. | Update your LinkedIn page to reflect new experiences and coursework. | Attend the annual Business Etiquette Dinner. Register for this event in Handshake. |
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| Shadow professionals or alumni who work in your field of choice. | Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in environmental and sustainability-related functions. |
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| Consult with faculty in your department to learn about conferences or professional association events you might attend. |
Prepare
For Post-Graduation Success
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Attend the Fall and Spring Community Volunteer & Internship Fairs to learn more about not-for-profit agencies that provide environmental and sustainability services. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need environmental and sustainability interns. | Meet with Counselors in Career Services to identify potential internships, and consider competitive national experiences. | Meet with a Career Counselor to make plans for how you will conduct your job search beginning in the semester prior to your graduation. |
| Regularly check the Handshake events page to learn about employers of interest who are providing information sessions on campus. | Attend the Fall Science & Technology Fair and the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need interns. | Discuss graduate school options with faculty in your department and a Career Counselor in the Career Center. |
| If considering part-time employment, work with the Career Center and consult faculty to learn about opportunities at companies in environmental and sustainability industries and job functions. | Attend Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and how to conduct a job search. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who are recruiting new hires. |
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| Utilizing Handshake, the Career Center’s platform, search for part-time jobs and internships in your field of interest. | Attend conferences of professional associations. |
- Utilize resources at the Library and Learning Commons
- Meet regularly with your academic adviser
- Work with tutors at the Writing Center
- Complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships
Learn more about careers in environmental science & policy: https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/environmental-studies-science/
- Remediation
- Liability
- Audit
- Compliance
- Sustainability
- Federal government:
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Department of Interior: Bureau of Reclamation, Office of Surface Mining, Bureau of Land Management
- Federal government continued:
- Department of Agriculture
- Natural Resource Conservation Service
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of Defense
- Agricultural consulting firms
- Environmental consulting firms
Explore more career opportunities in environmental science & policy: https://www.onetonline.org/
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