Geology vs Environmental Geology

[stevn7]

So I basically have a choice right now between pursuing a Masters in Geology (University of Tennessee) or Environmental Geology (Rutgers University)... however I have some doubts about Environmental Geology. I'd originally applied because I heard good things about Rutgers and I thought my potential advisor's research was interesting, but now that I'm doing more in-depth research on this I'm having a hard time finding much info on how exactly Environmental Geology differs from "regular" Geology, and what my career prospects would be with that degree.

 

So far it seems to me like Env. Geology is more specifically related to remediation and stuff like that, so my concern is that it would be more limiting in terms of career prospects. Can anyone give me some feedback on this?

[GeoDUDE!]

So I basically have a choice right now between pursuing a Masters in Geology (University of Tennessee) or Environmental Geology (Rutgers University)... however I have some doubts about Environmental Geology. I'd originally applied because I heard good things about Rutgers and I thought my potential advisor's research was interesting, but now that I'm doing more in-depth research on this I'm having a hard time finding much info on how exactly Environmental Geology differs from "regular" Geology, and what my career prospects would be with that degree.

 

So far it seems to me like Env. Geology is more specifically related to remediation and stuff like that, so my concern is that it would be more limiting in terms of career prospects. Can anyone give me some feedback on this?

 

 

The research you do will determine your career opportunities, not the name of the degree. For example, I have a MS in Geology, but have taken very few geology courses. If you are not doing research for your degree that will limit your career opportunities in earth sciences.