Preparation

To be well prepared for entry into the Environmental Studies B.A. 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
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Environmental or Earth Science
  • 2 years of foreign language (Spanish recommended)
Recommended Preparation for Community College Transfer Students
  • Area A: Written and Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, 9 units
  • Area B: Natural Science and Mathematics,

    Mathematics (B4): Pre-calculus and Statistics (8 units)
    Physical Sciences (B1):Introductory Chemistry (4 units), Physical Geography or Geology (4)
    Biology (B2 and B3): At least 4 units:  Environmental Science with Lab, General Biology, or other college biology )

  • Area C: Humanities and fine arts (2 different disciplines; Students should take 2semesters of foreign language for area C2 in order to work towards CSUMB's foreign language requirement), 9 units;
  • Area D: Social Sciences (3 different disciplines), including Economics, U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals, and California state and local government, (CSU's US-1, US-2, and US-3 requirements). 9 units
  • Area E: 1 course in personal development theory 3 units
CSUMB Lower-Division

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

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