If you are interested in the Environmental Studies major, you may declare your major at any time. You are encouraged to review the course pathways and degree requirements pages of the catalog as general guides to planning your Environmental Science coursework requirements. We recommend that you meet with a science advisor during your first year at CSUMB. We welcome inquiries from both current and prospective students. The published course pathways are suggestions for how to complete the degree in eight semesters, but students who work or have family responsibilities may need to take lighter course loads and add some summer courses.
You are strongly encouraged to meet in person with your science advisor at least once a year. Your advisor will help you plan your CSUMB courses and complete your Individual Learning Plan. The ILP is a form that allows you to list the classes you will take to fulfill all degree requirements. The ILP form and other advising documents are available from the Division of Science and Environmental Policy website.
To contact an Environmental Studies advisor, visit the Science office in the Chapman Science Center, Room S314; email sep_office@csumb.edu; or call 831-582-4120 or 831-582-4739.