Where You Learn
Surrounded by ancient redwoods, the ocean, rivers, mountains, and wetlands, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to experience your education in diverse natural habitats.
Science-based knowledge and practical solutions to our environmental challenges are at the heart of the Environmental Science & Management (ESM) program. With the support of faculty and opportunities to do field research in Cal Poly Humboldt’s ecologically diverse region, you’ll explore the relationships between people and the natural world.
Surrounded by ancient redwoods, the ocean, rivers, mountains, and wetlands, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to experience your education in diverse natural habitats.
Our professors are mentors, too, providing the extra support and feedback you may need to be successful at Humboldt.
You’ll be prepared for a range of careers that tackle current environmental issues. Take it from our alumni, who are doing everything from transit planning to research analysis.
As an Interpretive Ranger with Olympic National Park, I work with a group of rangers that run the visitor center at Hurricane Ridge.
Here are a few examples of possible career fields.
Coastal Program Analyst
Ecologist
Energy Analyst
Environmental Analyst
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Scientist
Geospatial Analyst
Habitat Restoration Specialist
Natural Resource Specialist
Park Naturalist or Ranger
Project Planning:
City/County Planner
Environmental Planner
Recreational Planner
Find out what our students, faculty, and staff are being recognized for.