Department
of Environmental
Studies & Planning
Academic Programs & Study Plans
Students pursue a concentrated course of study in one
of five study plans offered for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
Degree (BS degrees offered only in Energy Management & Design and
Hazardous Materials Management & Water Technology). The individual
study plans are:
ENSP
General Curriculum Information
Roadmap to Environmental
Studies and Planning Degree (BS)
Roadmap
to Environmental Studies and Planning Degree (BA)
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A Diversified Foundation and a Specific Focus
The Department of Environmental Studies and
Planning (ENSP) was founded as an interdisciplinary program in 1972 during
a period of growing environmental concern. The department has evolved
and matured, and today stresses 1) the development of a global perspective
by synthesizing knowledge from a variety of scientific and academic disciplines,
2) the acquisition of specific professional skills through a focused course
of study, and 3) the application of knowledge and skills through effective
strategies for environmental management.
A fundamental belief in ENSP is that the growing ecological concerns have
far-reaching implications for human society as well as for the fate of
natural systems and diverse species of plants and animals. Therefore an
important goal of the department is to prepare students for meaningful
careers in the environmental professions and for positive action in their
own lives in order to help maintain and enhance the quality of the human
and natural environments.
ENSP students acquire a common base of understanding by taking coursework
focusing on the biological, physical and human aspects of the environment.
This provides a basic framework for understanding the complex interactions
of nature, society, culture and technology. Students also pursue a concentrated
course of study in one of four professionally-oriented study plans offered
for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree. This basic curriculum
design provides both a solid foundation of environmental knowledge and
significant depth in a specific environmental field.
Wide Range of Career Opportunities
Environmental careers now exist in a wide variety of fields in the public
and private sectors, both in the U.S. and abroad. For example, graduates
of the ENSP program have found employment in public schools and private
educational facilities; in city and regional planning agencies; in agencies
and firms dealing with environmental impact analysis, law and natural
resource management; in energy management and design consulting firms,
utilities and renewable energy businesses; in Federal, State, county and
city parks; and in environmental activist organizations. Many of our graduates
go on to pursue advanced degrees in environmentally-related fields.
Sonoma: A Setting for Environmental Learning
The ideal campus location provides easy access to many unique natural
areas including redwood forests, the marine environment of the Pacific
Coast, the great estuary of San Francisco Bay, several national, state
and regional parks, a large inland wilderness area, extensive vineyards
and farmlands, and a variety of ecological preserves. Nearby communities
and cultural environments include everything from small, historic rural
towns to metropolitan San Francisco. This rich variety of natural and
built environments is used as a laboratory (field trips) to study the
application of knowledge to the “real world.”
The Internship Program: A Practical Learning Opportunity
in a Professional Setting
ENSP has an excellent internship program that
gives students the types of experiences and perspectives not available
in the classroom, workshop, or laboratory. Internships also provide students
with opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in actual practice situations,
learn from personal observation and synthesis, and participate directly
in problem-solving activities. Both paid and unpaid internship positions
provide the all-important experience needed to be competitive in the job
market. Many internships have evolved into full-time jobs for students
after graduation. Our Internship Program is one of the main reasons for
the very high rate of placement of ENSP graduates.
Personal Attention and a Dedicated Faculty
Each student has an advisor who specializes in his or her area of interest.
Students and advisors work closely together, designing a course of study
that will provide the best possible preparation for personal and professional
fulfillment. Students also enjoy the small class sizes and personalized
teaching by distinguished and dedicated professors. ENSP faculty are committed
to enhancing both the quality of education and the environment.
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