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Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences

The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences offers interdisciplinary programs of study leading to a bachelor of science in environmental science or environmental studies. A minor in environmental studies is also available. These programs provide students with the intellectual foundation they will need in addressing crucial environmental challenges of the 21st century such as human population growth, urban sprawl, deforestation, global climate change, waste disposal, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, and the need for renewable energy.

About Our Program

The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences (ESS) offers interdisciplinary programs of study leading to a bachelor of science in environmental science or environmental studies. A minor in environmental studies is also available. These programs provide students with the intellectual foundation they will need in addressing crucial environmental challenges of the 21st century such as human population growth, urban development, food and agricultural systems, deforestation, global climate change, waste disposal, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, and the need for renewable energy.

 

Faculty & Staff

Department Chair
  • Associate Professor

    Chris is a political ecologist and an agroecologist. His research focuses on agriculture, food security, and how food systems relate to climate change, environmental justice, and sustainability transitions.

Academic Department Manager

Beyond the Classroom

News & Events

Stories
Water flowing from a well in the Central Valley

Work will advance research to advance the human right to water in disadvantaged California communities

Fernando Fernandez Levia (last on left), La Mesa Verde Program Manager at Sacred Heart Community Services, speaking at the Climate and Environmental Justice Conference 4/28/23.

Support for training, research, and infrastructure of food pantry volunteers and urban gardeners to transform food waste

Assessing crop diversification as a strategy to mitigate risk and build resilience

View of lush green hills with irrigation pipes connecting to houses

Climate change shifts rain patterns critical to planting cycles

Stephanie Hughes holding award

Hughes was recognized for her commitment to student career development

Sebastian Acevedo and D’Angelo Castillo

DNA extraction from songbird feathers opens possibilities

Life After SCU

Alumni Stories
Thomas Hyashi headshot

Building on undergraduate research experience, Thomas analyzes health burdens from wildfires on vulnerable populations for the California Department of Public Health.

Elia has a new position as State Coastal Conservancy Attorney

Roman JohnDoza posing with the ducks and swans

Roman JohnDoza finally gets his in at the Oakland Zoo

Better batteries are key for clean energy

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