Earth and Enviormental Studies Major

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This thread explores various career paths and educational choices related to Earth and Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Chemistry, and Geophysics. Participants share their aspirations, concerns about educational requirements, and seek advice on job prospects and necessary qualifications.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, Matt, is considering teaching in a high-need area and questions whether a PhD or EdD is necessary to become a professor.
  • Another participant is contemplating a Master's program in Hydrology and weighs the benefits of pursuing a second Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, expressing uncertainty about job prospects and the long-term outlook in Hydrology.
  • A third participant discusses their acceptance into two universities for Chemical Engineering and Agricultural Chemistry, expressing a desire to finish their studies despite financial constraints and seeking guidance on job opportunities and relevant subjects in Agricultural Chemistry.
  • Kasun, who has a BSc in Mining Engineering, is interested in pursuing an MSc in Geophysics and questions whether it is feasible to enter this field without related work experience, expressing concern about job prospects post-graduation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the necessity of advanced degrees for teaching positions, the viability of pursuing different fields of study, and the implications of lacking experience in a new field. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best paths forward for each individual.

Contextual Notes

Participants' decisions are influenced by financial constraints, personal interests, and the perceived job market in their respective fields. There are unresolved questions about the specific requirements for teaching positions and the impact of educational choices on career trajectories.

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I was just wondering peoples opinion on my career goals and see if anyone has any ideas.

I will be graduating next summer with a B.S. in Earth and Enviornmental Stuides with a concentration in Earth Science with a minor in Physical Science.

I'm going to go into teaching in a high need area that will pay for most of my masters in education.

I'm happy to work in high school or a middle school but would one day like to be a profeessor - adjunct or part time. Now do I absolutely need a Phd/Edd to teach at that level?

Thanks for the help I appreciate it.

Matt Goodman
 
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Anyone have any experience with Hydrology? I am considering a Masters program in it after a long hiatus from school. Seems like interesting work if you get in with the right firm. Job prospects? Challenging/Interesting? Long-Term Outlook?

A friend said to go for 2nd Bachelor's in CivEng while focusing on Hydrology. This adds 2 years to my plan (assuming I can get into the masters program now). Hydrology is quite a narrow field to focus on in comparison to CivEng, but I can see some advantages to that. I need goals and a job I like, I hope someone has some advice for me. Thanks.
 
Hello guys! :)

I am having problems with the course I am taking up for college. The college entrance exam results have been announced for the universities where I took the test (I tried 2 universities) and I am so glad that I passed both of them. (Chemical Engineering on the first university and Agricultural Chemistry on the second)

I am more interested in Chemical Engineering, and it is really what I wanted to pursue but we just don't have enough money to go into that college. :( On the other hand, I've been thinking about pursuing Agricultural Chemistry since that is the only college program I'd be able to run into. I don't want to shift courses because when I start something, I want to finish it. And besides, I won't just pick Agricultural Chemistry when I filled up the form for admission test if I hate it.

So, as I begin to embrace Agricultural Chemistry, I want to ask some guidance from you guys here. :)

What are the jobs waiting for me(of course salary ^_^), the classes (subjects like Chemistry, Calculus, etc.) and anything I need to know before I enter the world of Agricultural Chemistry?

I don't hate Chemistry that much and I am also interested in food production.

Thanks in advance for your replies! :)
 
Hi,

I have completed a Bsc Engineering in Mining and due to the financial difficulties at that time i came Dubai as a Quantity Surveyor and worked here for 4 years. Now i want to change my carrier and want to do a Msc in geophysics as always i wanted.
Is is possible to have a Msc in the field of geophysics without a related working experience

If i finished my Msc will it be a problem to have job since i don't have a Experience in the related field of Msc.

Any one can give me a guidance will be highly appreciated!


Thanks

Kasun
 

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