Env S 190:  Current Topics in Environmental Studies 

ÒEnvironmental CareersÓ - Fall 2007

The focus of this quarter's topic is on ÒEnvironmental Careers,Ó what they are, how to choose one, and what UCSB resources you may use to better prepare for life after graduation. The topic is designed to help you think about your career interests and how to achieve your desires.

Day/Location: Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:15, in LSB Rm 1001 (click for map)
Instructors: Oliver Chadwick, oac@geog.ucsb.edu Bren Hall, 4031
Eric Zimmerman, zimmerman@es.ucsb.edu  Bren Hall, 4312
Course Website: www.es.ucsb.edu/curriculum_info/es190careers

[ Course Requirements ] [ Lecture Schedule ] [Download Course Handouts ] [ Related Course Websites ]

Class Announcements:

12/4/07 Download and complete the ES 190 Course Evaluation.
11/28/07 View the Instructor's Evaluation of submitted rŽsumŽs for the Env S 190 assignment
11/28/07 Essay #2 is Due by 4 pm, Monday, December 10th to the ES Office, 4312 Bren Hall
11/7/07 NEW Handout! "Top Ten Things ES Majors Should Do to Enhance Their Education"
10/16/07 Be sure to visit new links, handouts, and articles added to each week's 190 lecures (click here)

10/3/07

Recomended Class Readings:
The ECO Guide to Careers That Make a Difference: Environmental Work for a Sustainable Future Developed by The Environmental Careers Organization, Published by Island Press, 2004 (A copy is available for review in the ES Peer Advisor's office in Bren 4313). Google Review

The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century
By Kevin Doyle, Sam Heizmann, Published by Island Press 1999 (A copy is available for review in the ES Peer Advisor's office in Bren 4313). Google Review

Env S 190 is a one-unit, P/NP only, course with no perquisites. This is a required course for ES majors, but is open to all UCSB students. It may be taken up to three times for credit (i.e. you may take Env S 190 three different times for a total of three units). The purpose of the ES 190 series is to give attendees insight into current research and issues in the diverse intellectual fields that constitute environmental studies. The focus of this quarter's topic is on ÒEnvironmental Careers,Ó what they are, how to choose one, and what UCSB resources you may use to better prepare for life after graduation.

Course Requirements:  Registered students are expected to attend ALL lectures, complete two short essays that draw on your experience listening to the speakers, and one course assignment. See below:

Essay #1:  The first essay should describe your motivations in choosing your major, your long-term goals with regard to employment, and your plan for integrating your education with your life goals. This essay should not exceed four pages, double spaced, and should be clear and succinct. It is due at the beginning of class on October 10th.

Essay #2:  We expect that by the end of the quarter you will have gained insight into the career selection process and have a better idea on how you can position yourself in a manner that makes your success most likely.  The second essay should pick up the theme of your motivation and goals from the first assignment, but focus on how these have been sharpened by listening to the presentations. It should incorporate specific points made during the lectures and how they have influenced your thoughts.  This essay should be written following the last course lecture and not exceed 4 pages in length. It must be turned in by 4 pm, Monday, December 10th to the ES Office, 4312 Bren Hall.

Draft RŽsumŽ:  RŽsumŽs are critical documents containing a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education, usually for the purpose of securing a new job. Often the rŽsumŽ is the first item a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker, and therefore a large amount of importance is often ascribed to it.  As part of this course students are asked to use resources provided in class and found at UCSBÕs Career Services Office to prepare their own up to date rŽsumŽ and turn it in at the beginning of class on November 14th.

Respect the guest speakers:  they are taking time out of their schedule to share a special part of themselves with you. Please reciprocate by being polite. SHOW UP ON TIME FOR CLASS, turn off cell phones, and do not rustle papers, pack up early, or talk during lectures. We want this class to be interactive, so there will be five to ten minuets at the end of each lecture so students may engage the speaker(s) and ask questions regarding their presentation.

 

Date:
Env S 190 - Lecture Schedule
 Handouts:
     
October 3rd

Introduction / Environmental Careers in the 21st Century

  • Eric Zimmerman, Environmental Studies Program
  • Oliver Chadwick, Professor of Environmental Studies and Geography
       
October 10th

Self-Assessment: Choosing the Right Career for the Right Reasons

  • Dennis Nord, Ph.D., Former Director, UCSBÕs Counseling and Career Services (CCS) and psychologist specializing in environmental careers. email: nord.nord@gmail.com

Essay #1 due at the beginning of class
       
October 17th

Making College Pay Off for Environmental Studies Students
 
     
October 24th

The Second Half of Your Education - Part 1:   Networking, Getting to know your Faculty, Informational Interviews, Communication Skills, Resume Preparation, etc.

  • Eric Zimmerman
  • Don Lubach, Associate Director, UCSBÕs Career Services
       
October 31st

The Second Half of Your Education - Part 2:  Importance of Internships, Research Experience, Study Abroad/Field Studies, Senior Thesis, Volunteering, Community Service, etc.

  • Eric Zimmerman
  • Nan Anderson, L&S Undergrad Research and Creative Activities Office
  • Melody Johnson, UC Washington Center Program
  • Robby Greengold, UCSB Education Abroad Program
  • Oliver Chadwick, Professor of Environmental Studies and Geography
       
November 7th

Attending Graduate School: What, Why, When, and How

  • Eric Zimmerman
  • Oliver Chadwick
  • Linda Murray, Outreach & Admissions, UCSB Graduate Division
  • Corlei Prieto, Student Affairs Manager, UCSB Bren School Env. Sci. & Mgt..
       
November 14th 

Career Panel 1 Ð Environmental Studies Associates Mixer

  • 8-12 UCSB ES alumni will be on hand to introduce who they are, where they work, answer questions, and then mingle with students

Draft rŽsumŽ due at the beginning of class
  • Environemntal Studies Associates (ESA) Website
       
November 21st No Lecture Ð Thanksgiving Break    
       
November 28th

Career Panel 2

  • Shane Mathias, Peace Corps Recruiter
    Contact Info: smathias@peacecorps.gov (310) 356-1102
  • Travis Langen, Director, Catalina Environmental Leadership Program (CELP)
  • Members of the 2007 Sustainable Bike Tour and Ambassadors of the Environment (AOTE.org)
       
December 5th

Career Panel 3

  • Brett Stone, Palidin Law Group
  • Jonathan Leech, Dudek Consulting
  • Andrew Bermond, City of Santa Babrara, Planning division (airport)

   
       
December 10th Essay #2 due to the ES Program Main Office, Bren Hall, Rm 4312    

Course Handouts:

These handouts are in .pdf format. You must have a .pdf reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. If you do not have this FREE application, you may download it from Adobe's website by clicking here.

Download ES 190 Course Syllabus

LECTURE 1:

LECTURE 2:

LECTURE 3:

  • U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2006-07 Edition
    For hundreds of different types of jobsÑsuch as teacher, lawyer, and nurseÑthe Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: he training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions. In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more.
  • CA Career Center and Labor Market Overview
    Take a look at some of the "hot" jobs in your area! Jobs that can provide a good career and a real future! You can also view occupation profiles, compare occupations pay rates, etc.
  • Visit this additional link to UCSB ES Program Alumni Statistics
    Number of Double majors, PeaceCorps, UCSB Bren School, Graduate School of Eduication, etc.
  • Here are some Career Training Articles you may find useful (provided by www.collegeanduniversity.net)
    -10 Great Animal Jobs (view)
    - 10 Tips for Scoring a Summer Job (view)
    - 5 Things to Learn While Flipping Burgers (view)
    - Environmental Engineering (view)
  • UCSB Davidson Library's Environmental Career Resources
    - Environmental Career Reference Guide
    - Environmental Resources for the Santa Barbara Area
    - Self Assessment Resources
    - Internet Resources in Career and Job Information
    - Research in Environmental Sciences

LECTURE 4:

LECTURE 5:

LECTURE 6:

 

Related UCSB Websites:

Environmental Studies Program, UCSB: www.es.ucsb.edu
- Internship Program
- Seinior Thesis
- Academic Advising Office/Resources
- Study Abroad Info
- Field Studies Programs
- ES Faculty Profiles

UCSB Career Services Center: www.career.ucsb.edu
- View CS's Fall Quarter Workshops (.pdf)
- Specific Page dedicated to: Resources for Environmental Studies Majors
- Gaucho Link: on-line job & internship interview scheduling system including Vault Online Career Library, Internships-USA Online, Campus Job Interviews
- Researching a Career Resources

Environmental Studies Associates (ESA): UCSB community and alumni support group committed to maintaining the quality of the Environmental Studies Program by promoting its outstanding environmental education, enhancing its visibility, and supporting its students.

UCSB Davidson Library's Environmental Career Resources
- Environmental Career Reference Guide
- Environmental Resources for the Santa Barbara Area
- Self Assessment Resources
- Internet Resources in Career and Job Information
- Research in Environmental Sciences

Other Helpful Environmental Careere Websites:

The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO)
- ECO Internship and Fellowship Programs
- ECO Career Center (Career Tips, Career links, Job Listing Sources, etc.)

Enviroeducation.com/careers: Nice all-in-one website with a variety of resource links to environmental career info, including: internships, inside views of the environmental job market, and searching for environmental jobs.

The Environmental School Directory: EnviroEducation.com: Great for searching environmental graduate school programs!

The World Resources Institute (WRI): an environmental think tank who's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2006-07 Edition
For hundreds of different types of jobsÑsuch as teacher, lawyer, and nurseÑthe Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: he training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions. In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more.

CA Career Center and Labor Market Overview
Take a look at some of the "hot" jobs in your area! Jobs that can provide a good career and a real future! You can also view occupation profiles, compare occupations pay rates, etc.