Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Environmental Management and Protection] From California Polytechnic State University

The major provides students with the science and management background that, when properly integrated, can guide consumptive uses of resources in a sustainable manner for current and future generations.

Since environmental problems arise from human demands and stresses on the environment, solutions must focus on the human dimension of ecosystems. Thus, environmental management is the management of both people and resources to attain human goals while protecting environmental values in order to sustain natural systems.

Graduates are prepared for a broad range of professional careers in environmental assessment, impact analysis, project management, and impact mitigation monitoring.

Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment is balanced with study of ecological and economic theories and practices to solving social conflicts over environmental uses and impacts.

The Environmental Management and Protection major is endorsed and supported by the California Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), a professional association representing the full range of environmental professions in both private and public sectors.

In addition to the required major courses, students select courses from an expansive list of approved electives, or take a minor, or select one of the following concentrations.