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Careers in environmental science often require extensive fieldwork. Oakland University's environmental science program mirrors this real-world approach. You'll frequently leave the classroom to engage with the community, applying environmental science concepts firsthand while exploring diverse career opportunities in the field. Offering specialized paths in both environmental health and sustainability, our program provides the adaptability needed for various professional directions - from research and management to advocacy, conservation, public health, and beyond. You'll gain distinctive skills and practical experience that make you competitive in the environmental job market while preparing you to address current and future ecological challenges. The curriculum focuses on sustainable resource utilization with particular attention to human health impacts. Elective courses provide specialized training for multiple career paths, including field research, laboratory work, urban planning, natural resource management, environmental regulation, and policy development.