Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Environmental Studies] From Humboldt State University

The program at Humboldt State University cultivates critical analysis of complex environmental challenges at the local and global levels, strengthens students? ability to communicate these effectively, and to act as informed citizens and professionals. This requires knowledge of ecological science and broad and deep understanding of human systems, all informed by careful reflection upon normative concerns and values.

Students completing this program will have demonstrated the ability to:

• analyze the interrelationships among social, political, geographic, economic, and cultural aspects of environmental issues and determine the effects of power and privilege on these relationships

• describe ecological systems

• apply knowledge of environmental systems to practical problems

• demonstrate a comparative understanding of social science and humanistic methods of inquiry and use these methods appropriately

• interpret and communicate complex ideas effectively

• engage in civic and public issues informed by normative and ethical inquiry

• demonstrate competence in a skill that complements environmental studies knowledge.