Featured News and Events
Environmental Studies 55th Anniversary Celebration and Alumni Reunion
(5/23/25-5/24/25) - We are excited to invite you to celebrate the Environmental Studies Program’s 55th Anniversary! This two-day event will feature the 41st Annual Steven Manley Memorial Lecture, an alumni-student reception, and a morning session introducing you to the next generation of Environmental Studies faculty and students. We hope you can join us for this special occasion!
UCSB Professor Explores Possibility of Recovering California Grizzly Bear
Rebecca Caraway, Noozhawk Staff Writer (05/03/2025) -
A recent study by UCSB environmental historian Peter Alagona suggests that reintroducing grizzly bears to California is feasible, highlighting suitable habitats in regions like the southern Sierra Nevada and near Santa Barbara. While two-thirds of Californians support the idea, concerns about human-bear conflicts persist, necessitating careful planning and community engagement for a successful reintroduction.
The Ecological Society of America has named Dudney as one of its 2025 Early Career Fellows
Harrison Tasoff, The Current (04/29/25) - Joan Dudney, ecologist and faculty member in UCSB’s Environmental Studies Program, was named a 2025 Early Career Fellow by the Ecological Society of America for her groundbreaking research on how climate change, drought, and disturbance impact forest ecosystems.
Environmental Studies Major Shares Experience with Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project (CLYLP) Comcast Fellowship
Vivienne Chankai, Environmental Studies Major (3/26/2025) - "My time in Sacramento gave me an understanding of how advocacy translates to community building, which has greatly helped me do as an Advocacy Co-Chair for UCSB’s Environmental Affairs Board."
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Studies, and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hydrologic Sciences and Policy.
Courses
The Environmental Studies Program offers a wide variety of courses covering a diverse field of disciplines and topics. Please see our course offerings below.
Internships
Internships are an invaluable part of the undergraduate experience. Click below to see how you can get credit through ENV S 192 for your internships!
Building a Movement
Check out the inspiring documentary encompassing 50 years of Environmental Studies at UCSB, recounted by professors, students, and graduates.
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