BA in Environmental Studies in Arcata United States | California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

Environmental studies is an interdisciplinary field that equips students with frameworks and methodologies to comprehend the intricate connections between human societies and their surrounding environments, both natural and constructed. Aligned with its learning objectives, the program fosters critical examination of environmental issues across local and global contexts, enhances students' capacity for effective communication about these matters, and prepares them to participate as knowledgeable citizens and practitioners. This demands proficiency in ecological principles alongside comprehensive insight into human systems, all guided by thoughtful consideration of ethical perspectives and values.

Graduates of this program will have proven their capability to:

examine the interconnected social, political, geographical, economic, and cultural dimensions of environmental concerns while assessing how power dynamics influence these relationships
explain ecosystem functions
utilize environmental science understanding to address real-world challenges
show comparative awareness of social science and humanities research approaches and employ them effectively
articulate and convey sophisticated concepts clearly
participate in civic matters grounded in moral and philosophical reflection
develop practical skills that enhance their environmental studies expertise.