BS: ESRM, Earth Systems Emphasis 2022-2023

In California State University Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Environmental Science (ESRM) Program, you will gain a solid understanding of the environment from both scientific and human perspectives, learn from talented, dedicated faculty, and start making a difference through intensive academic, field-based research and volunteer opportunities.

Visit the program website: https://esrm.csuci.edu/
Review the ESRM, Earth Systems Emphasis Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM303Data Visualization and Climate Communication3Double-counts for major requirement and Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).Major & GWAR
    ESRM313Conservation Biology4Major
    ESRM/ UDGE328The Why of Where: Foundations in GIS3Double counts with Major Requirements and UDGE-B.Major & GEUDGE-B
    POLS150American Political Institutions3If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherAIR: CA Local & State Govt
    Free ElectiveStudent's choiceFree Elective1Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.OtherUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Get involved in research in the department, seek out leadership positions on campus and/or in department, explore options for certificates and minors to bolster your ESRM degree, begin thinking about graduate school and/or careers.
    • Meet with Graduate Studies Center Advising.
    • Meet with Career Development Services.

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRMESRM 329Environmental Law and Policy3Major

    ESRM or

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    		Student's Choice

    ESRM-329: Environmental Law and Policy (3), or

    ESRM-301: Field Professionalism (1), or

    ESRM-351: Field Methods: Monitoring and Assessment (4), or

    ESRM-370: Fundamentals of Remotely Piloted Systems (4), or

    ESRM-492: Service Learning/Internship (3), or

    UNIV-391: United States Travel Study Experience (1-3), or

    UNIV-392: International Experience (3)

    		4Complete at least 4 units from any Field Experience coursesMajor
    ESRM331Geomorphology & Hydrology3This is an Earth Systems emphasis course and is normally only offered spring semestersMajor
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275 or CHS 350. If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherAIR: US History
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceMulticultural Requirement3Choose one course to count for the Multicultural Perspective requirement. ESRM-355: The Beach (3) counts for this requirement. See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEMP

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Continue building essential skills, focus on upper division courses and electives, complete most of your major emphasis track, and gain experience in the field.
    • Consider taking ESRM Field Professionalism 1 unit CR/NC (Wilderness First Aid) - offered by arrangement

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM491Capstone Preparation3Major
    ESRM464Land Management4This is an Earth Systems emphasis course and is offered fall and spring semesters.Major
    ESRMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division ESRM Elective4Need a total of 8 units of ESRM Major ElectivesMajor
    ESRMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division ESRM Elective4Need a total of 8 units of ESRM Major ElectivesMajor

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    Milestones

    • Finish upper division courses and electives, finish major emphasis track, and complete capstone research/prep course (ESRM-491)
    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
    • Meet with Academic Advisor for Grad Check.

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM499Capstone3Major
    ESRM367Environmental Disasters3This is an Earth Systems emphasis course and is normally only offered spring semesters.Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3Choose any UDGE-C course for 3 units. *Recommended course: ENGL-337: Literature of the Environment (3)GEUDGE C
    ESRM

    341 or

    342

    ESRM 341: The National Park, or

    ESRM 342: Environmental History

    		3Take either course which double counts with Major Requirements and UDGE DMajor & GEUDGE D
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherLanguage

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    Milestones

    • Continue to be involved in research in the department, seek out leadership positions on campus and/or in department, present results of your research at a conference or public outreach event, apply to graduate school and/or careers
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