The Environmental Management and Protection program is an undergraduate, interdisciplinary course of study integrating the biophysical and social/economical/political sciences. The curriculum emphasizes management and protection of ecosystem structures and processes that sustain uses of environmental resources. The
 major will provide students with the science and management background in natural resources that, when properly integrated, can guide consumptive uses of resources in a sustainable manner.
Students enrolled in the Environmental Management and Protection major may choose to specialize in one of the following disciplines:
- Environmental Mitigation Strategies (new)
- Environmental Policy and Management
- Watershed Management and Hydrology
- Individualized Course of Study (can be used to pursue numerous minors)
Our graduates are much sought after and are qualified to work for local city and county
government planning and environmental coordinators departments, environmental consulting firms
like...
- Entrix
- CH2M Hill
- Jones & Stokes
- Rincon
- URS
- LSA Assoc.
and Federal and
State Government agencies like...
- CDF
- CDF&G
- Cal Trans
- NRCS
- USFWS
- BLM
For the most current information regarding this Bachelor's Program please see the
Natural Resources Management Department Website.
GET IN TOUCH...
Natural Resources Management Department
Department Head: Dr. Doug Piirto
805-756-2968 Fax: 805-756-1402
e-mail:
dpiirto@calpoly.edu
http://nrm.calpoly.edu |
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"Cal Poly's unique blend of theory and practice with an emphasis on problem solving and decision making has helped me succeed as an environmental manager."
Dean Peterson, '75
Manager, Government & Public Affairs
North American Coal Corporation
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