Earth Systems Science & Policy Minor ~ Learning Environment

The Earth Systems Science & Policy minor emphasizes applied, hands-on, field-oriented learning that takes full advantage of the unparalleled array of environmental resources, technologies, and world-class research institutions in our region.

Biological habitats-including the largest marine sanctuary in the country, estuaries, wetlands, grasslands, woodlands, deserts, and redwood forests-are accessible just beyond our doors.

The Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley are living laboratories for learning about the scientific, economic, and political dimensions of land-use and water-resource issues.