This pathway, intended as a reference, models graduation after earning 60 or more credits at CSUMB. It is unlikely that your actual pathway will look exactly like the model due to several factors:

  • The number of credits you transfer into CSUMB with, and how those credits articulate with CSUMB requirements
  • Actual availability of courses during a given semester
  • Personal choices you make in your Individual Learning Plan – in consultation with your major advisors – including the decision to pursue more than the minimal learning requirements

Degree pathways serve as a guide for planning the academic coursework required to complete a specific major, semester by semester.  The roadmap is subject to change and is NOT to be considered a replacement for advisement with an academic advisor, so it is essential that a student seek an advisor at the outset to help set up a reasonable plan.

Special Note: 

Language Requirement: Transfer students who choose Biology or Environmental Science, Technology & Policy as a major will need to acquire language proficiency through the third level (101, 102, and 201) in a single language by the time they graduate. Other majors that require only the third level include BUS ADMIN,  CSIT, MATH and Liberal Studies. If students change to any other major, they will need to complete the fourth level (101, 102, 201 and 202).  The pathways as listed assume (based on California high school language work) that transfer students are ready to enroll in second semester (102-level) language classes.  Those who choose an additional semester will need to take an additional class.

Students with proficiency in a language (whether from coursework completed or fluency) should consult with the World Languages and Cultures Department for proper placement levels or to assess out of language requirements.

For more information, contact your advisor.

Fall Junior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) MetGE Area
ENVS 272: The Atmosphere2MLO 2 Environmental Science, Technology & Policy Foundation
ENVS 283: Politics & the Environment2MLO 2 Environmental Science, Technology & Policy Foundation
ENVS 284: Envi Econ & Management2MLO 2 Environmental Science, Technology & Policy Foundation
Choose a focus area. Multimedia: CST 201/L Mass Communication: TAT 337/L GIS/GPS/RS: ENVS 3324MLO 5 Data Acquisition, Analysis and Display
Any Approved Course4Language 2 
Total14

Spring Junior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) MetGE Area
ENVS 300: Read, Writ & Crit Thnk in ENVS4
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Any Approved Course4MLO 3 Natural Science Competency
Any Approved Course4MLO 6 Systems Approach to Environmental Decision Making
Any Approved Course4Language 3 
Total16

Fall Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) MetGE Area
ENVS 400: Capstone Seminar I1MLO 9 Effective Communication
ENVS 384S: Social & Ecological Justice SL5
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Group III Natural History course not taken in MLO 34MLO 7 Area of Concentration
PHYS 150 OR PHYS 2204MLO 2 Environmental Science, Technology & Policy Foundation
Total14

Spring Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) MetGE Area
ENVS 402 OR ENVS 4033MLO 9 Effective Communication
Group II Teaching Focus5MLO 7 Area of Concentration
Choose advanced focus course. Multimedia: CST 251/L or CST 328 Mass Communication: TAT 339/L or TAT 361 GIS/GPS/RS: ENVS 4364MLO 7 Area of Concentration
Any Approved Course4MLO 8 Scientific Inquiry
Total16

Total: 60 units

This is assuming a transfer student has entered CSUMB with 60 units