Preparation

To be well prepared for entry into the Environmental Science, Technology & Policy B.S. degree program and to graduate in four years (for new freshman) or two years (for transfer students), the following coursework should be taken prior to entering CSUMB:

High School Preparation
  • Pre-calculus
  • Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • 2 years of Language (Spanish recommended)
Preparation for Community College Transfer Students
  • Area A: Written and Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, 9 units
  • Area B: Natural Science and Mathematics, 22-32 units

    Math: Complete Pre-calculus (CAN MATH 16) and Calculus (either CAN MATH 18 or 30), 6-10 units
    Chemistry: Complete CAN CHEM Sequence A, entire sequence, 8-10 units
    Biology: Recommendations depend upon your chosen ENVS concentration or emphasis:

    • Marine & Coastal Ecology, Pre-Med, or Biology Teacher Preparation: Complete CAN BIOL Sequence A, entire sequence, 12 units
    • Watershed Systems, Science & Social Justice, Informal Education, Environmental Policy: Complete CAN BIOL 4 + 6 (Plant Diversity and Animal Diversity, 8 units or a course in ecology, biodiversity, and evolution, 4 units)

  • Area C: Humanities and fine arts (2 different disciplines), 9 units
    Note: C-area should include two semesters in a foreign language to count towards CSUMB's foreign language requirement.
  • Area D: Social Sciences (3 different disciplines), including U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals, and California state and local government, 9 units
  • Area E: Vibrancy: 1 course in personal development theory and 1 activity course, 4 units
CSUMB Lower-Division

If you enter CSUMB as a freshman and are considering the Environmental Science, Technology & Policy  major, we recommend that you begin taking MATH and ESSP courses during your first year. Please consult the Requirements and Course Pathways information on this website, or speak with an Environmental Science, Technology & Policy advisor (see Contact information) for required lower-division coursework and recommended course sequencing.

You may declare Environmental Science, Technology & Policy as your major at any time in your college career. Be sure to contact an Environmental Science, Technology & Policy advisor as soon as you declare this major, if you are not already working with an Environmental Science, Technology & Policy advisor.