Environment & Natural Resources
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Books
Search our catalog online at http://www.vsac.org/LibrarySearch. Patrons may borrow books either by coming to the Resource Center in downtown Winooski, or by making an interlibrary loan request through their local school or public library.
| Careers for Environmental Types & Others Who Respect the Earth (2002) | Call # 363.7 Fasulo |
| Careers for Nature Lovers & Other Outdoor Types (2008) | Call # 333.7 Miller |
| Careers for Plant Lovers & Other Green Thumb Types (2004) | Call # 580.23 Camenson |
| Careers for Scientific Types & Others With Inquiring Minds (2007) | Call # 502.3 Goldberg |
| Careers in the Environment (2007) | Call # 363.7 Fasulo |
| The ECO Guide to Careers That Make a Difference (2004) | Call # 628 ECO |
| Making a Difference: College & Graduate Guide (2007) | Call # 378.73 Weinstein |
| Making a Living While Making a Difference: Conscious Careers in an Era of Independence (2007) | Call # 331.702 Everett |
| Saving the Earth as a Career: Advice on Becoming a Conservation Professional (2007) | Call # 333.72023 Hunter |
Vermont Web Links
Bennington College offers an environmental studies degree — www.bennington.edu/go/academics/curriculum-and-areas-of-study
Castleton State College offers the following programs:- BS in environmental science — www.castleton.edu/NaturalSciences/environmental.htm
- BS in geology — www.castleton.edu/NaturalSciences/geology.htm
Champlain College offers a BS in environmental policy — www.champlain.edu/Undergraduate-Studies/Majors-and-Programs/Environmental-Policy.html
Community College of Vermont offers an AS in environmental science — www.ccv.edu/environmental_science/index.html
Goddard College offers individualized programs of study, including the following:- BA concentration in environmental studies and natural science — www.goddard.edu/bachelorarts_individualizedstudies
- MA concentration in environmental studies — www.goddard.edu/masterarts_environmental
Green Mountain College offers the following options:
- BA in environmental studies — www.greenmtn.edu/environmental_studies.aspx
- BS in natural resources management — www.greenmtn.edu/natural_resources_management.aspx
- BS in environmental management — www.greenmtn.edu/business_economics.aspx
- MS in environmental studies — www.greenmtn.edu/mses.aspx
Johnson State College offers the following programs:
- BS in environmental science/natural resources — www.jsc.edu/Academics/EnvironmentalAndHealthSciences/EnvironmentalScience.aspx
- BA in biology/field naturalist — www.jsc.edu/Academics/EnvironmentalAndHealthSciences/Biology.aspx
Lyndon State College offers a BS in environmental science, natural sciences, atmospheric science, and sustainability studies — http://www.lyndonstate.edu/degree-programs/
Marlboro College offers a BA in environmental studies — www.marlboro.edu/academics/study/environmental_studies
Middlebury College offers the following options:- BA in environmental studies — www.middlebury.edu/academics/es
- BA in geology — www.middlebury.edu/academics/geol
Norwich University offers a BS in environmental science and geology — www.norwich.edu/academics/mathScience/geologyEnvScience/index.html
Saint Michael’s College offers the following programs:- BS in environmental science — www.smcvt.edu/academics/environmental
- BA in environmental studies — www.smcvt.edu/academics/environmentalstudies/default.asp
Sterling College offers bachelor’s degrees in outdoor education & leadership, sustainable agriculture, conservation ecology, northern studies, natural history, environmental humanities, and self-designed environmental majors — www.sterlingcollege.edu/areas-of-study.html
University of Vermont offers the following options:- BS in environmental sciences — www.uvm.edu/academics/programs/environmental_sciences
- BA and BS in geology — www.uvm.edu/geology
- MS in field naturalist (botany) — www.uvm.edu/%7Eplantbio/?Page=graduate.html&sm=submenu_graduate.html
- BS, MS, and Ph.D. in natural resources — www.uvm.edu/academics/programs/natural_resources
- BS and BA in environmental studies — www.uvm.edu/academics/programs/environmental_studies
- BS in management & the environment — www.uvm.edu/academics/programs/business_administration
Union Institute & University offers an environmental studies program — www.myunion.edu/academics/bachelor-of-arts/environmental-studies/index.html
Vermont Law School offers a M.E.L.P., L.L.M., and M.S.E.L. in environmental law — www.vermontlaw.edu/Academics/Environmental_Law_Center/Degree_Programs.htm
Vermont Technical College offers a BS in sustainable design & technology — www.vtc.edu/interior.php/pid/4/sid/26/tid/571
Area Vermont Career and Technical Centers offer:
- Evening and/or weekend classes geared towards adults (both free and fee-based).
- Daytime programs geared towards high school students that are also open to adults (by state law).
- Free for adults without a high school diploma or with a GED.
- Fee-based for adults with a high school diploma or adult diploma (on a space-available basis).
The following centers offer environmental and/or natural resources programs:
- Center for Technology, Essex (Essex) offers a natural resources and agriscience technology program — (802) 879-5559, www.go-cte.org/welcome.php
- Green Mountain Technology & Career Center (Hyde Park)
offers a forestry and land management technology program — (802) 888-4447, www.gmtcc.info - Hannaford Career Center (Middlebury) offers a forestry and natural resources program — (802) 382-1012, http://hannafordcareercenter.org/content.php
- Hartford Area Career and Technical Center (White River Jct.) offers a natural resources program — (802) 295-8630, www.hartfordschools.net/Schools/HACTC/tabid/56/Default.aspx
- North Country Career Center (Newport) offers a natural resources program — (802) 334-7140, www.northcountrycareercenter.org
- Randolph Technical Career Center (Randolph) offers an environmental resource management program — (802) 728-9595, www.randolphtech.org
- River Bend Career & Technical Center (Bradford) offers an environmental science and technology program — (802) 222-5212, http://www.rbctc.org/
- River Valley Technical Center (Springfield) offers a horticulture and natural resources program — (802) 885-8300, www.rvtc.org
- Southwest Vermont Career Development Center (Bennington) offers natural resources programs — (802) 447-0220, www.svcdc.org
- Stafford Technical Center (Rutland) offers a natural resources, forestry and horticulture program — (802) 770-1033, www.staffordonline.org
- St. Johnsbury Academy (St. Johnsbury) offers a forest resources & land management program — (802) 748-8171, www.stjacademy.org/page.cfm?p=335, www.nekcareersolutions.org
- Windham Regional Career Center (Brattleboro)offers a forestry and natural resources program — (802) 451-3589, www.wrccvt.com
Yestermorrow Design/Build School offers a variety of courses concentrating in sustainable design and ecology — www.yestermorrow.org
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation offers information on all types of environmental issues connected to Vermont — www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/dec.htm
Labor market information is available from the Vermont Department of Labor — www.vtlmi.info/oic.cfm
Vermont Department of Labor provides a job bank, locations of statewide career resource centers, and Vermont labor market information — www.labor.vermont.gov
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Other Web Links
College Sustainability Report Card provides in-depth sustainability profiles for hundreds of colleges in the U.S. and Canada — www.greenreportcard.org
Environmental Protection Agency offers information on environmental education, environmental jobs, and student opportunities — www.epa.gov/enviroed/index.html
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers career information and job listings — www.fws.gov/jobs
National Park Service offers information on jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities — www.nps.gov/gettinginvolved/index.htm
Student Conservation Association offers an internship database and conservation information — www.thesca.org
Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (U.S. Department of Labor) — www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_stru.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook Data, including nature of the work, job outlook, and earnings — http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
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Software Resources
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Compiled by: VSAC Resource Center, Updated: 11/2/11
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