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Program Overview

The UCSC Environmental Sciences (ESCI) major is an interdepartmental, undergraduate-only degree program. The purpose of the ESCI major is to educate students interested in environmental science problems and issues, with a focus on issues within the physical sciences (versus focusing on biological sciences).

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program is designed for students who intend to pursue professional careers in environmental sciences, engineering, policy, law, teaching, or business or who otherwise desire the broad, quantitative training available at UCSC. In addition to providing comprehensive preparation in the basic physical sciences, and particular breadth and depth in environmental sciences, the curriculum is structured to prepare students for the competitive graduate school and career marketplace

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Department
  • Earth and Planetary Sciences
  • Ocean Sciences
Program Type
  • Major
Area of Focus
  • Environmental Science & Sustainability

Requirements

Please view the requirements for the major here. For transfers, please note that this is a screening major with additional requirements.

First Year
Transfer

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the ESCI major will be prepared to continue on to a variety of careers, such as:

  • Business and industry
  • Environmental consulting
  • Governmental agencies at the federal, state, and local level
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Research at universities, governmental research institutions, or other scientific agencies

Graduate/professional school in areas such as science, engineering, teaching, law, public health, business

 

Program Contact

Environmental Sciences Program

apartment Earth and Planetary Sciences Building, Room A234A

email epsadvising@ucsc.edu

phone (831) 502-7070

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Program Keywords
  • Conservation
  • Pollution
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability
  • Ecosystems