Overview of the Three Environmental Studies Undergraduate Degrees
Please refer to the relevant undergraduate advising sheets for graduation planning:
BA Advising Sheet | BS Advising Sheet | EnvS Minor Advising Sheet
BA-Teacher Preparation | All degrees: Information for graduating seniors
BS Degree
The BS degree is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in air resources management, aquatic environments, conventional and sustainable agriculture, energy resources, environmental health and safety, environmental impact assessment, environmental restoration, coastal resource management, and hazardous wastes.
Besides the general BS degree, students also have the possibility of selecting specialized concentrations: energy resource management or environmental impact assessmen. For more information consult a faculty advisor or find more information on degree requirements in the SJSU online catalog:
BS - Environmental Studies Degree Requirements
BS - Environmental Studies, Concentration in Energy
BS - Environmental Studies, Concentration in Environmental Impact Assessment
BS - Environmental Studies, Concentration in Environmental Restoration and Resource Management
BA Degree
The BA degree is designed to prepare students for career opportunity in wilderness resource management, environmental communications, environmental product design and packaging, integrated and solid waste management, environmental regulation and policy, human ecology, and environmental planning. For more information on requirements for completion of the degree, see the SJSU online catalog:
BA Degree, Preparation for Teaching
Course work for the BA in Environmental Studies, Preparation for Teaching designed to meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirements for diversified subject matter preparation. Graduates of the program will be qualified for employment as elementary or middle school teachers. For more information on requirements for completion of the degree, see the SJSU online catalog:
BA - Environmental Studies, Preparation for Teaching
Note: Because this degree program differs from the standard Environmental Studies BA, students interested in the Preparation for Teaching BA degree should consult with the Environmental Studies teaching degree faculty advisor. Call at (408)924-5455 for more information.
Environmental Studies Minors
Minor - Energy and the Environment
Minor - Park Ranger and Administration
How to Apply
To apply to the undergraduate program in Environmental Studies, please see application materials and deadlines on the San Jose State University webpage for undergraduate admissions at: http://www.csumentor.edu/.