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Environmental Studies

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Our graduates are changing the world.

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.

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Environmental Studies

Courses

LAW 866

Successful CEQA Compliance: A Step-by-Step Approach

This intensive two-day seminar presents the fundamentals of CEQA, with emphasis on the policies and procedures. It is designed for anyone new to CEQA as well as those needing a comprehensive refresher.
ENVIRON X 405

Supply Chain Sustainability

This course looks at how we integrate environmentally, socially, and financially viable practices into an organization’s complete product as well as manage the supply base for innovation.

ENVIRON 704

Sustainability Certificate Virtual Open House

Learn how our programs can help you achieve your sustainability goals in this informative, interactive session that includes an opportunity for general advising.
PUB PLC X 495

Sustainability Internship

This internship course provides students with a unique experiential learning opportunity in the sustainability industry, all while being guided and mentored by an instructor. In order to enroll in this course, student must secure their own internship site.
PUB PLC X 478

Sustainable Food and Agriculture

Through informative field trips, this course examines the concepts, practices, and policies of sustainable food and agriculture in the U.S. and globally.