Introduction
The Environmental Policy, Institutions and Behavior program is concerned with the human dimensions of environmental problems. Areas studied include how human actions affect the environment, how societies adapt to changes in natural resources, and how individuals react to environmental hazards. Coursework incorporates concepts from other fields including anthropology, ecology, economics, geography, sociology, political science and psychology. The curriculum offers four options: Health & Environmental Policy, International Environmental & Resource Policy, US Environmental & Resource Policy and an individual option.
The Department's objectives are to teach basics from the various disciplines to illustrate the interaction between society and the environment, to train students in research, to provide "real world" experience, and to train in communicating environmental information coherently.
While many graduates work in a related field, others choose different directions. Many careers do not require a specific major, but rather a wide range of skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities.
A Sample of Related Occupations
| Agricultural Broker | Environmental Researcher | Loan Specialist |
| Agricultural Chemical Sales Rep. | Environmental Specialist | Market Analyst |
| Agricultural Consultant | Farm Appraiser | Nursery Owner |
| Agricultural Economist | Farm Credit Manager | Plant Sanitation Manager |
| Envir. Communications Expert | Farm Machinery Dealer | Production Superintendent |
| Environmental Consultant | Farm Realtor | Purchasing Agent |
| Environmental Lawyer | Feed Dealer | Quality Control Specialist |
| Environmental Legislative Liaison | Feed Lot Manager | Sales Representative |
| Environmental Manager | Insurance Claims Adjuster | Securities Salesperson |
| Environmental Planner | Investigator, Dept. of Agriculture | |
| Environmental Policy Analyst | Landscaping Consultant |
Types of Employers
| Private & Non-profit Organizations | ||
| Agricultural Firms | Farm Credit Agencies | Insurance Companies |
| Banks | Food & Beverage Companies | Paper & Wood Product Mfrs. |
| Chemical Corporations | Food Marketing Chains | Restaurants |
| Dairy Producers | Fertilizer Companies | Seed & Grain Corporations |
| Environmental Consulting Firms | Glass, Cement, Concrete Manufacturers | Tobacco Companies |
| Government Agencies | ||
| Dept. of Agriculture | Dept. of Health Science | Federal Reserve Bank |
| Dept. of Agronomy | Dept. of Reclamation | Food & Drug Administration |
| Dept. of Economics | Dept. of Transportation | Population Bureau |
| Dept. of Energy | Economic Research Service | Safety & Consumers Office |
| Dept. of Environmental Science | Environmental Protection Agency | Universities & Colleges |
| Dept. of Food & Nutrition | Federal Power Commission | |
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates (advanced degree information not available)
| Account Manager, Lancaster Envir. Services Corp. | Medicaid Liaison, HIP Health |
| Canvass Director, NJPIRG | Project Manager, Handex of NJ |
| CEO, Productive Business Solutions | Research Asst., NJ Dept. of Envir. Protection |
| Envir. Programs Asst., Liberty Science Center | Research Asst., NJ Dept. of Envir. Protection |
| Envir. Regulatory Chemist, Selig Chemical Co. | Sales Rep., DCS Disposal Consultants |
| Environmental Scientist, US EPA | VP/Marketing & Sales, American Express |
| Lab Assistant, NYU Medical Center |
Additionally, you may:
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Last Updated: 04/23/2009