In California State University Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Environmental Science & Resource Management (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, Marine Coastal Systems Emphasis Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM303Data Visualization and Climate Communication3Major & GWAR
    ESRM313Conservation Biology4Major
    ESRM/ UDGE328The Why of Where: Foundations in GIS3Double-counts with Major & UDGE-BMajor & GEUDGE-B
    Field ExperienceStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3Major
    ESRM335The Beach3Major & GraduationMulticultural Perspectives

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    Milestones

    • 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

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM329Environmental Law and Policy3Major
    Field ExperienceStudent's ChoiceField Experience1Major
    ESRM462Coastal and Marine Resource Management4Major
    Major Elective/UDGEStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3Choose electives that meet UDGE C - UNIV 392, ENGL 337, MATH 439.Major & GEUDGE C
    LanguageStudent ChoiceWill Vary3GraduationLanguage

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    Milestones

    • 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

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM491Capstone Preparation3MajorOnly offered in Fall
    ESRM300 or
    377
    ESRM 300: Coastal contaminants and Ecotoxicology, or
    ESRM 377: Shaping the Coast
    4Major
    Major Elective/UDGEStudent ChoiceWill Vary3Choose electives that meet UDGE D - ESRM 341, ESRM 342, ESRM 332, ESRM 340, ESRM 443Major & GEUDGE D
    HISTStudent ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, or CHS 350.GraduationAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceWill Vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ESRM499Capstone3MajorOnly offered in Spring
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3Major
    POLS150American Political Institutions3GraduationAIR: CA Local & State Govt
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3Needed 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.Graduation
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest in March
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