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• AS in Environmental Studies

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• AAS in Environmental Technology

• Environmental Technology Certificate Level 1

• Environmental Technology Certificate Level 2

• Environmental Science and Technology Enhanced Skills Certificate Level 3

• Advanced Technical Certificate in Environmental Technology

• AAS Conservation Science and Wildlife Management

• Conservation Science and Wildlife Management Certificate Level 2

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Environmental Science Professional Societies

Why should students consider joining professional organizations?

• Education – Many professional associations provide opportunities for their members to educate themselves on the best practices in their industry through training, workshops, seminars, and online courses.  These are often given by industry leaders who have years of experience, and can aid in your job application process post-graduation.

• Exclusive Online Resources – With a membership in a professional association, you may gain access to journals, articles, webinars, infographics, and message boards to aid your professional growth and development.  They may even provide access to databases of internship and job openings in your desired field.

• Networking Opportunities – Professional associations provide networking opportunities with people who are specifically in your industry. Whether you are looking to pursue employment opportunities, connect with other industry professionals, or even looking for a mentor within your profession, the networking opportunities are invaluable. 

• Conferences – Events and conferences are a great way to get to know your fellow members and connect with some of the brightest minds in your industry. The more involved with an association you are, the more it will benefit your professional growth.  Expand your leadership skills with executive roles within your association and include the position in your resume.

Traditional Professional Organizations

Please note this is not an exhaustive list.

• The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) is dedicated to the advancement of environmental professions. NAEP acts as a resource for career development.

• The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists® is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization serving the Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science professions by providing Board Certification to those who qualify through experience and testing. The Academy also provides training through workshops and seminars, participates in accrediting universities, publishes a periodical and other reference material, interacts with students and young professionals, sponsors a university lecture series, and rewards outstanding achievements through its international awards program.

• The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. The Society's membership comprises a wide range of people interested in the conservation and study of biological diversity: resource managers, educators, government and private conservation workers, and students make up the more than 5,000 members world-wide.

• The mission of the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) is to promote understanding, conservation, protection, restoration, science-based management, and sustainability of wetlands.

• The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) is an independent faculty-and-student-based professional association in higher education, designed to serve the needs of environmental scholars and scientists who value interdisciplinary approaches to research, teaching, and problem-solving.  Founded in 2008, the Association seeks to provide its members with the latest environmental information and tools to create better courses, strengthen research, develop more satisfying careers, harness the power of a collective voice for the profession, and enjoy each other’s company at national and regional meetings.

Identity-Based Organizations

Please note this is not an exhaustive list.

• Women in Cleantech and Sustainability’s goal is to provide flexible access to our growing community domestically and internationally. WCS is expanding access to its high-quality events by opening them up to a virtual audience. This new virtual membership opportunity allows us to continue to provide high quality content, learn from one another, and connect with professionals from across the cleantech, energy and sustainability industries."

• The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) exists to promote the professional development of its members, to provide geoscience outreach to girls, and to encourage women to become geoscientists. 

• National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Inc. is a professional society that educates and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.