Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies
Our interdisciplinary program is comprised of courses that provide a strong foundation for understanding the complex relationship between humans and the environment.
Gain a multidisciplinary perspective on a variety of environmental issues, including air and water pollution, population growth and distribution, global climate changes, ecosystems and evolution, agriculture and food resources, and renewable and nonrenewable energy.
Issues are addressed from a local, national, and international perspective as well as from a human and physical perspective, which provides the comprehensive knowledge base necessary for career enhancement or attending graduate school.
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Our academic environment is second-to-none.
Designed for professionals and changemakers, our courses provide a multidisciplinary foundation in sustainability, climate science, and environmental policy. Whether you’re advancing your career or striving to make a meaningful impact, you’ll gain the tools to address pressing ecological challenges and promote responsible stewardship of our planet.
UCLA Extension also hosts the annual Land Use Law and Planning Conference, the leading event of its kind in California, which explores the latest developments in land use, environmental policy, and planning law.
Courses
Food Studies Graduate Certificate Colloquium
Global Business Practices in Sustainability
Humans as a Solution: Creating Positive Behavioral Change
In an increasingly complex world in which we face interconnected challenges, including climate change, social and environmental inequities, and other systemic issues, it is more critical than ever for us to take collaborative action. Join us for this timely seminar series on how each of us can harness insights from behavioral science to make meaningful, positive change in our own behaviors as well as others'. Learners come away energized, inspired, and with practical tools and solutions necessary to be a force for good.