Environmental science focuses on ecosystem management, the effects of pollutants on ecosystems, ways to restore polluted environments to their natural state, and effective strategies toward minimizing pollution (preventative management). The Environmental Science major at Cleveland State University provides education in the fundamentals of all the major areas of modern Environmental Science, training in current laboratory skills, as well as environmental policy. A BS in Environmental Science will prepare you for a variety of jobs as well as the ability to move on to a variety of MS and PhD programs. With a PhD in Environmental Science, your career opportunities include: College or University faculty (with or without a research program), Director of research in government labs, research centers,industrial labs, parks and zoos, Various Director roles including those with the EPA, US Fish and Wildlife, US Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, parks, zoos and private consulting firms, Program officers for the National Science Foundation, Museum Curator, Science writer, Product manager for lab supply companies. With a MS in Environmental Science, your career opportunities include: Research associates in university research labs, government research labs, research centers, industrial labs, parks and zoos, Various supervisory roles including those with the EPA, US Fish and Wildlife, US Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, parks, zoos and private consulting firms, Museum Curator, Science writer, Technical sales and service representatives, High school teachers of science (licensure required). With a BS in Environmental Science, your career opportunities include: Entry-level technicians in university research labs, government research labs, research centers, and industrial labs, Entry-level roles including those with the EPA, US Fish and Wildlife, US Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and private consulting firms, Museum coordinator, Science writer.