Our mission is to train leaders, develop new knowledge, and devise solutions to restore and sustain our planet. Tomorrow's leaders must possess the scholarly background and intellectual skills necessary to understand complex environmental problems and formulate decisions that environmentally sound. Our educational process is highly interdisciplinary, drawing upon the diversity of environmentally r
elated departments and disciplines throughout UC Santa Barbara. The new environmental leaders will be strong scholars with practical problem-solving skills, using both traditional governmental tools and those of commerce. They will think critically across disciplines and forge innovative partnerships. The Environmental Studies Program, offers two degrees: a B.A. Both stress the importance of understanding the interrelationships between the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with the option to allow a student the opportunity to choose studies that will most appropriately fit their environmental interests and goals.
