Introduction
The major in Environmental Policy, Institutions and Behavior examines the human dimensions of environmental problems. It addresses such issues as how human actions affect the environment; how societies adapt to changes in natural resource availability; and how individuals, nations, and international agencies respond to environmental hazards. Courses deal with local, regional, and national differences in the use of resources; with social and environmental aspects of health and illness; with alternative strategies for environmental management; with the ethical, moral, and legal dimensions of environmental and resource issues; and with the roles of governmental and non-governmental agencies in environmental affairs.
Students are exposed to a multidisciplinary view of the environment and draw upon concepts from a variety of fields, including anthropology, ecology, economics, geography, sociology, political science, and psychology.
The objectives of the curriculum are to teach basic concepts and methods from the social, biological, and physical sciences as they relate to the interactions among people and the environment; to train students in the techniques of empirical research; to provide opportunities for experiences in "real world" situations; to guide students in acquiring practical skills such as environmental assessment, professional writing, data analysis, and demographic analysis; and to broaden students' knowledge regarding environmental problems and how people cope with them.
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 & Nonprofit 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. | Peace Corps Volunteer, Eastern Europe |
| Canvass Director, NJPIRG | Program Development Specialist, Green Acres Program, NJ DEP |
| CEO, Productive Business Solutions | Program Director, National Energy Education Development Project |
| English Teacher, Turkey | Project Assistant, NJ Sustainable Institute & Center for Green Building, Rutgers University |
| Envir. Programs Asst., Liberty Science Center | Project Manager, Handex of NJ |
| Envir. Regulatory Chemist, Selig Chemical Co. | Research Asst., NJ Dept. of Envir. Protection |
| Environmental Scientist, US EPA | Research Asst., NJ Dept. of Envir. Protection |
| Lab Assistant, NYU Medical Center | Sales Rep., DCS Disposal Consultants |
| Medicaid Liaison, HIP Health | Sr. Research Specialist, NJ Pedestrian & Bicycle Resource Project, Voorhees Transportation Center |
| Operations Manager, Terracycle | VP/Marketing & Sales, American Express |
| Outreach Director, New Jersey Sierra Club | Water Ambassador, Dept. of Environmental Protection |
Graduate Schools Attended
| Cornell University, PhD, Communications | Rutgers University, School of Social Work, MSW |
| Montclair State University, M.Ed., Education | Seton Hall University, Law School, JD |
| Pace University, Law School, JD | University of Vermont, Law School, JD |
| Rutgers University, Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy |
Yale University, dual Master’s in Forestry & Divinity |
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Last Updated: 06/06/2011