Geography BA - Environmental Studies

California State University - Chico

The option in environmental studies provides interdisciplinary perspectives on critical environmental issues. Drawing from the natural and social sciences, this option equips you to understand issues at a global scale while providing opportunities to engage in problem-solving at the local level. You explore topics such as environmental policy, planning, stewardship, applied conservation, restoration, ecological sustainability, and global climate change. Through hands-on experience, you gain knowledge and skills to understand and intervene in urban, rural, and regional processes. Graduates contribute to the creation of livable communities, regenerative economies, and sustainable places.