A good background in the natural sciences, computer science, social sciences, and well-developed communication skills will be of great value. Work experience in any area of the environmental sciences is desirable. Shippensburg University is well known for the quality of its academic program in geoenvironmental studies. The department is one of the country s top ten as rated by the Association of American Geographers. Many graduates of the geoenvironmental studies program hold jobs in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Geoenvironmental studies is a growing area of employment throughout the world.
It is estimated during the next decade over 600,000 new jobs will be created in environmental sciences in the United States. The improvement of air, land, and water resources is one of the crucial issues facing the United States today. Often government and business leaders are increasingly adding employees to help with the improvement of environmental quality, environmental impact assessment, and conservation programs. This page is an official publication of Shippensburg University. A proud member of The State System of Higher Education .