The Environmental Science and Policy program at Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, California offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing complex environmental challenges. Leveraging the university's unique location amidst diverse Northern California ecosystems, the program provides extensive hands-on learning experiences that integrate natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Students gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for navigating the intricate balance between human activities and the natural world. Offering both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees, the program prepares graduates for impactful careers across a wide range of environmental fields, building on Cal Poly Humboldt's strong tradition in natural resource management and environmental stewardship.
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California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt, Humboldt or Cal Poly) is a public university in Arcata, California. It is one of three polytechnic universities in the California State University (CSU) system and the northernmost campus in the system. The main campus, situated hillside at the edge of a coast redwood forest, has commanding views overlooking Arcata, much of Humboldt Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. The college town setting on the California North Coast, 8 miles (13 km) north of Eureka, 279 miles (449 km) north of San Francisco, and 654 miles (1052.51 km) north of Los Angeles is notable for its natural beauty. It is the most westerly four-year university in the contiguous United States. Humboldt is a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI).
