Engineering as a 2nd BS

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<p>I have a BS in environmental science. I am wondering should I go for a second BS in civil engineering with a environmental focus. Or just go for a MS in environmental engineering.</p>

<p>I am in school now for the 2nd BS in engineering wondering if I am even wasting my time.</p>

<p>Everyone is telling me loooong term the second BS would be better for me.</p>

<p>I need major help...at this pace it will take me about 2 and a half to finish the 2nd BS. But I can enter in a grad program for environmental engineering now.</p>

<p>The best school in my area John Hopkins has a environmental engineering grad program that I qualify for right now...as a scientist.</p>

<p>Any advice about my plan will be helpful....or any advice about enviro science or environmental engineering is good also</p>

<p>Also I have not found a job as a environmental scientist since i grad from my 1st BS in 2008. </p>

<p>Thank you....Im also looking for internships in this field ...so that advice would help also...lol</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>In general, environmental science BS programs are not considered to be great preparation for environmental engineering MS programs. However, environmental science programs are quite variable, so it’s impossible to know how well prepared you might be.</p>

<p>It would be a very good idea to check your state’s engineering licensing laws. It’s true that most engineers never become licensed. However, engineers in civil and related fields (including environmental) typically do need a Professional Engineer’s license to advance in their careers.</p>

<p>Most US states license environmental engineers, and they typically prefer or require ABET-accredited engineering degrees as a prerequisite for licensure. ABET-accredited engineering degrees are typically at the BS level. So for licensure purposes, the BS is probably much better.</p>