Climate System Science (BSGS) | The University of Texas at Austin

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityNear VisionInformation OrderingSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or clim
Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation
Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform governme

Technology

Object or component oriented development softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGeographic information systemDevelopment environment softwareOperating system software

Tools

Computer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersHigh-performance cluster HPC computersLaptop computersMainframe computersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium19-2041.01	Climate Change Policy Analysts	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex legislative recommendations on climate change and environmental management — formulate autonomously, drawing on comprehensive knowledge of policy principles, regulatory programs, and scientific evidence.
Multi-source climate research portfolios — synthesize across government, academic, and NGO literature to produce authoritative briefings for senior legislators and regulatory decision-makers.
Policy proposals addressing traditional and alternative fuels, transportation, and land use — design and defend across the full range of climate mitigation and adaptation contexts.
Testimonies and formal written materials — author independently for legislative committees, regulatory proceedings, and international forums with high analytical rigor and persuasive clarity.
Non-routine environmental impact assessments — conduct when existing policy frameworks are insufficient, applying inductive and deductive reasoning to novel regulatory challenges.
Object-oriented and development environment software — leverage to build or adapt custom analytical tools supporting climate scenario modeling and policy sensitivity analysis.
Stakeholder communication strategies — craft and execute across politically and technically diverse audiences, adapting framing and evidence presentation to maximize policy influence.
Systems analysis of climate-related regulatory frameworks — perform to trace second-order consequences of proposed legislation across economic, ecological, and social systems.
Cross-disciplinary research teams — guide on methodological rigor, ensuring that scientific findings are accurately translated into legally and politically actionable policy language.
Emerging climate science and international agreements — monitor continuously and incorporate into updated policy positions before legislative or regulatory windows close.

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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