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Geography and Earth Sciences are closely related fields. Geography integrates the study of people, places and the environment. Earth Sciences integrates field based research, laboratory based experiments and quantitative modeling and description. Both will require an understanding of the earth’s history in order to predict its future, and the increasingly complex challenges that confront us going forward.
- Ability to plan and conduct research
- Ability to gather and analyze data
- Ability to use laboratory equipment
- Strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to make observations
- Ability to read/construct maps and graphs
- Decision-making skills
This guide contains only a partial list of related occupations in Geography and
Earth Sciences. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through
your college course work, you may also need to acquire career related
work experience, additional work related skills and/or additional
education.
Agricultural Scientist/Technician
Air Pollution Analyst
Air/Water Quality Analyst
Atmospheric Scientist
Cartographer
Climatologist
Census Geographer
Community Developer
Computer Mapping Specialist
Conservation Analyst
Conservation Educator
Earth Scientist
Ecologist
Energy Policy Analyst
Environmental Analyst
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Educator
Environmental Engineer
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Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Quality Specialist
Environmental Scientist
EPA Inspector
Facilities Planner
Forest Ranger
Forester
Geographer
Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Geological Laboratory Assistant
Geologist
GIS Analyst/Technician
Hazardous Waste Manager
Hydrologist
Industrial Developer/Planner
Land Developer/Economist
Map Curator / Analyst / Editor
Meteorologist
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Museum Educator
Natural Resources Specialist
Occupational Safety Specialist
Park Ranger
Population Study Consultant
Remote Sensing Specialist
Research Assistant
Site Researcher
Soil Conservation Analyst
Surveyor
Systems Analyst
Teacher
Transportation Analyst/Planner
Urban/Regional Planner
Wastewater Plant Operator
Water Scientist
Wetlands Conservation Manager
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In order to research the various occupations, you may want to do any of the following:
- Speak with a Career Counselor.
- Read the books available in the Career Resource Library.
- Talk with individuals working in the field.
- Contact related professional associations.
- Obtain an internship in a field of interest.
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