Career preparation
Discover how Boise State’s School of the Environment can help launch your environmental career in natural resource management, agriculture, environmental research and conservation. Find the information you need to prepare for entry-level opportunities.
Ongoing student opportunities
In the School of the Environment, students gain valuable experience through partnerships with public, private and nonprofit organizations. Throughout the year, School of the Environment students can find opportunities for internships, mentorships, scholarships and more.
Internships
Looking for an internship? Check out the Career Services Handshake site and keep an eye on the School of the Environment Canvas page for weekly postings of experiential learning opportunities, like internships, undergraduate research opportunities and other positions. If you don’t know how to access the Canvas site, reach out to Kevin Feris.
Do you want to learn more about the internship process in general? Or are you ready to apply to have an off-campus internship count for university credit? Contact the internship coordinator, Kevin Feris, for more information or visit the Career Services website.
Professional Mentoring Initiative
The School of the Environment’s Professional Mentoring Initiative connects students with mentors who have experience in environmental-related professions. A mentoring relationship can open doors, from learning about a particular industry to charting a path to a dream job.
PLACE Scholars Internship
The PLACE Scholars Graduate Internship Program is a funded summer program aimed at helping master’s students who want to work in environmental management careers. Participants spend 10 weeks during the summer working directly with a community member around an environmental issue of their choosing.
Boise Cascade Research Fellowship
The Boise Cascade Fellowship was designed to allow students to pursue an independent research project connected to environmental issues through the lens of any academic discipline.
School of the Environment Director Awards
The School of the Environment Director Awards offer up to $5000 to an eligible School of the Environment student to perform an environment-related project with a community partner.
Degrees and emphasis areas
The School of the Environment offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, a Masters of Environmental Management and a Graduate Certificate in Human-Environment Systems.
Academic advising
Academic advising can help you make informed and meaningful decisions about class selection, progress towards graduation, and achievement of your academic and career goals. Visit the Center for Academic Advising and Student Success website to schedule with your advisor.