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
Fall Junior
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Requirements Met | GE/GRAD Area | Notes |
|---|
| ESRM | 303 | Data Visualization and Climate Communication | 3 | Major & GWAR | | |
| ESRM | 313 | Conservation Biology | 4 | Major | | |
| ESRM/ UDGE | 328 | The Why of Where: Foundations in GIS | 3 | Major & GE | UDGE B | Double-counts with Major and UDGE-B |
| Field Experience | Student's Choice | Will Vary | 3 | Major | | |
| Multicultural Perspectives | Student's Choice | Will Vary | 3 | Graduation | Multicultural Perspectives | |
Semester One Considerations:
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center.
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
Spring Junior
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Requirements Met | GE/GRAD Area | Notes |
|---|
| ESRM | 329 | Environmental Law and Policy | 3 | Major | | |
| Field Experience | Student's Choice | Field Experience | 1 | Major | | |
| ESRM | 331 | Geomorphology & Hydrology | 4 | Major | | |
| Major Elective/UDGE | Student's Choice | Will Vary | 3 | Major & GE | UDGE C | Choose electives that meet UDGE C - UNIV 392, ENGL 337, MATH 439 |
| Language | Student's Choice | Will Vary | 3 | Graduation | Language | |
Semester Two Considerations:
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement
Fall Senior
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Requirements Met | GE/GRAD Area | Notes |
|---|
| ESRM | 491 | Capstone Preparation | 3 | Major | | Only offered in Fall |
| ESRM | 464 | Land Management | 3 | Major | | |
| Major Elective/UDGE | Student's Choice | Will Vary | 3 | Major & GE | UDGE D | Choose electives that meet UDGE D - ESRM 341, ESRM 342, ESRM 332, ESRM 340, ESRM 443 |
| HIST | Student's Choice | US History | 3 | Graduation | AIR: US History | Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, or CHS 350 |
| Free Elective | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | Graduation | Unit Requirement | Needed 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. |
Semester Three Considerations:
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
Spring Senior
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Requirements Met | GE/GRAD Area | Notes |
|---|
| ESRM | 499 | Capstone | 3 | Major | | Only offered in Spring |
| ESRM | 367 | Environmental Disasters | 3 | Major | | |
| Major Elective | Student's Choice | Will Vary | 3 | Major | | |
| POLS | 150 | American Political Institutions | 3 | Graduation | AIR: CA Local & State Govt | |
| Free Elective | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | Graduation | Unit Requirement | Needed 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. |
Semester Four Considerations:
- Attend Grad Fest in March
