About Environmental Studies at UCSB
Established in 1970, The Environmental Studies Program at UC Santa Barbara is one of the oldest and largest programs in the nation, and is recognized as one the most successful undergraduate environmental programs in the world.
With over 5,200 alumni, our graduates can be found holding leadership positions, nationally and internationally, in government, industry, law, and dozens of other fields. We pioneered an interdisciplinary educational model that is now widely adapted by other institutions around the globe. We combine a rigorous classroom experience with practical skills training.
Our mission is to train leaders, develop new knowledge, and devise solutions that will restore and sustain the health of our planet. Click here to learn more about the Environmental Studies Program's curriculum, history, faculty and alumni.
Environmental Studies News
The 2013 Matthew Charles Decker Memorial Environmental Scholarship Winner Announced!
Updated: April 4, 2013 - 2:36pm
The Matthew Charles Decker Scholarship was established in the loving memory of Matthew Charles Decker, an Environmental Studies undergraduate major at UCSB, who suffered a fatal skiing accident in March of 1995.
The 2013 Barker Environmental Scholarship Winner Announced!
Updated: April 4, 2013 - 2:39pm
The Barker Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of the Coeta and Donald Barker Foundation.
Upcoming Events
ES Program Commencement Reception
Event Date: June 15, 2013 - 11:30amEvery June the ES Program hosts a reception in honor of our graduation seniors. All 2013 ES graduates, family and friends are invited.
