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- Professional Geology:<\/strong> Apply skills for professional geology licensing and research.<\/li>\n
- Climate Change & Environmental Justice:<\/strong> Decipher human-environmental interactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Community-Based Projects:<\/b> Team up with local organizations on projects that allow you to solve problems and make a difference.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Co-ops (Cooperative Education):<\/b> Spend six months or more in a full-time, career-related job that alternates with classes so you graduate with professional experience.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Professional Geology:<\/strong> Apply skills for professional geology licensing and research.<\/li>\n