{"id":20,"date":"2017-10-24T15:44:02","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T15:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/earth-and-environmental-studies\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:43:55","slug":"earth-and-environmental-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/earth-and-environmental-studies\/earth-and-environmental-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth and Environmental Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Earth and Environmental studies offers a suite of BS, MS, and \u00a0graduate certificate programs in Earth and Environmental Science, GIS and Remote Sensing, Water Resource Management, and Environmental Forensics. We also house the university-wide transdisciplinary <a href=\"\/environmental-management-phd\/\">PhD Program in Environmental Science and Management<\/a>. Our programs prepare future scientists who are equipped to address complex issues including the mechanisms and effects of climate change, identifying the nature and source of contaminants in the environment, designing novel methods of removing contaminants from air, water, and soil, understanding interactions between humans and the coastal zone, developing strategies for responsible land use and water resource management, and understanding the workings of our planet from the core to the top of the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Earth and Environmental Scientists are employed by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State and federal agencies that oversee environmental protection, land use management, energy, water quality, and water resource conservation and management<\/li>\n<li>Environmental consulting and engineering firms that remediate and redevelop contaminated sites<\/li>\n<li>Mining and petroleum exploration companies that locate and extract mineral and petroleum resources<\/li>\n<li>Law firms that specialize in environmental law<\/li>\n<li>Public and private school districts<\/li>\n<li>Colleges and universities<\/li>\n<li>Museums, nature conservancies, and publishers and producers of science books, magazines, websites, and broadcasts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students interested in these career paths are best served by earning a degree in Earth and Environmental Science. Each ÌÇÐÄvlog degree program includes carefully selected core courses and provides flexibility to select electives in disciplines such as Earth Surface Processes and Hydrology, Environmental Quality and Remediation, Geology &amp; Geophysics, or GIS and Remote Sensing. Students looking to augment their existing credentials are also encouraged to explore our post-graduate certificate programs in Environmental Forensics, Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing, and Water Resource Management.<\/p>\n<h2>Program Curriculum and Additional Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/programs\/bs-earth-and-environmental-science\/\">Earth and Environmental Science Major (B.S.)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/combined-programs\/programs-of-study\/business-administration-combined-bachelors-mba\/\"><span class=\"a11y-label\">Earth and Environmental Science Major (B.S.) <\/span>Combined B.S.\/M.B.A. Business Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/archaeology-minor\/#requirementstext\">Archaeology Minor<\/a>, an interdisciplinary program housed in the <a href=\"\/classics-and-general-humanities\/\">Classics and General Humanities Department<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/programs\/bs-earth-and-environmental-science\/\">Earth and Environmental Science Minor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/programs\/ms-earth-and-environmental-science\/\">Earth and Environmental Science (M.S.)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.montclair.edu\/earth-environ-studies-etd\/#thesis\">Thesis, including M.S. in Geoscience and M.A. in Environmental Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/environmental-science-and-management-phd\/\">Environmental Science and Management (Ph.D.)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.montclair.edu\/earth-environ-studies-etd\/\">Dissertations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Teaching Programs<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/programs\/bs-earth-and-environmental-science\/\">Earth and Environmental Science Major with Teacher Certification in Earth Science (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.S.)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/programs\/bs-earth-and-environmental-science\/\">Five Year combined Earth and Environmental Science Major (B.S.) \/ Teacher Certification in Earth Science (Preschool-Grade 12) and Teacher of Students with Disabilities) (M.A.T.)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/programs\/earth-science-certificate\/\">Teacher Certification in Earth Science &#8211; Preschool through Grade 12<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Certificates\u00a0Programs<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/climate-science-certificate\/\">Climate Science Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Environmental Forensics Certificate (ENVF)\u00a0<strong>&#8211; No longer accepting applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Geographic Information Science Certificate (GEIS)\u00a0<strong>&#8211; No longer accepting applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Water Resource Management Certificate Program (WRMA)\u00a0<strong>&#8211; No longer accepting applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Program Advisors<\/h2>\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/earth-and-environmental-studies\/program-advisors\/\">program advisor<\/a> can be found on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nest.montclair.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">NEST<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Job Outlook and Salary Information for Earth and Environmental Scientists<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>American Geologic Institute <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/profession.americangeosciences.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Careers in Geoscience<\/a><\/li>\n<li>US Bureau of Labor Statistics: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/geoscientists.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Occupational Outlook for Geoscientists<\/a><\/li>\n<li>US Bureau of Labor Statistics: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Occupational Outlook for Environmental Scientists<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Professional Geologist Licensure<\/h2>\n<p>New Jersey currently does not have licensure requirements for geologists. However, New York and Pennsylvania (along with Alabama, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Minnesota, South Carolina, and Texas) require licensure for companies carrying out geological work in their states. EAES alumni working for New Jersey environmental consulting and geoengineering firms are seeking licensure through NY and PA. Anecdotally, these alumni recommend that new graduates will be more competitive job applicants by beginning the <em>Professional Geologist licensure<\/em> process early, starting with the <em>Fundamentals of Geology\u00a0(FG)<\/em> exam (step 1 of the multi-part process).<\/p>\n<p>Below are online resources that explain the Professional Geologist licensure process nationally and regionally and requirements for New Jersey\u2019s \u201cSite Remediation Licensure\u201d process.<\/p>\n<h3>National Resources for Professional Geologist Licensure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asbog.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/asbog.org\/registration.html\" target=\"_blank\">ASBOG exam information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/asbog.org\/documents\/testblueprint2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Overview of topics on the Fundamentals of Geology and Professional Geologist exams<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aipg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG)<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/ne-aipg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">AIPG, Northeast U.S. Section<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>New Jersey State Licensure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/lsrpboard\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey Site Remediation Professional Licensing Board<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>New York State Licensure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.op.nysed.gov\/professions\/geology\/license-requirements\" target=\"_blank\">New York State Office of the Professions: Professional Geology Licensure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/nyscpg.wildapricot.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">New York State Council of Professional Geologists<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pennsylvania State Licensure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dos.pa.gov\/ProfessionalLicensing\/BoardsCommissions\/EngineersLandSurveyorsandGeologists\/Pages\/Initial-Geologist-Application%20Information.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Initial Geologist Application at the PA Dept. of State Professional Licensing Boards &amp; Commissions for Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Professional Resources for Earth and Environmental Scientists<\/h2>\n<div class=\"link-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acs.org\/content\/acs\/en\/careers\/college-to-career\/chemistry-careers\/geochemistry.html\" target=\"_blank\">American Chemical Society \u2013 Geochemistry Division<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.agu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">American Geophysical Union<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aapg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">American Association of Petroleum Geologists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/\/www.aeesp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.awg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Association for Women Geoscientists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/geoprisms.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Geoprisms: Geological Processes at Rifting and Subducting Margins<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.geosociety.org\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Geological Society of America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iodp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">International Ocean Discovery Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.minsocam.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mineralogical Society of America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nabg-us.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Black Geoscientists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Aeronautics and Space Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Atmospheric and Oceanographic Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/nagt.org\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Geoscience Teachers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asbog.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of State Boards of Geology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lsrpa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/njgs\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey Geological and Water Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/seg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Society of Exploration Geophysicists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blm.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">US Bureau of Land Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www3.epa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">US Environmental Protection Agency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">US Geological Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Earth and Environmental studies offers a suite of BS, MS, and \u00a0graduate certificate programs in Earth and Environmental Science, GIS and Remote Sensing, Water Resource Management, and Environmental Forensics. 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