Do you have a passion for science? Are you interested in working to resolve the world's environmental problems? If so, Humboldt State University's Environmental Resources Engineering (ERE) program is for you. We prepare you to design innovative systems that sustainably manage the earth's air, water, land, and energy resources.
Many environmental engineering programs focus on conventional engineering problems and solutions. Our unique curriculum combines traditional environmental engineering with management of natural resources in applications such as ecological restoration and energy resource management.
A Comprehensive Approach
As an environmental engineer you will need to draw upon a wide base of knowledge. That's why all of our students take courses that provide a strong foundation in basic science and mathematics, as well as environmental monitoring, systems analysis, environmental impact assessment, computational methods, and environmental health engineering.
Once you have developed a strong scientific base you will pursue your interests further by taking specialized courses such as building energy analysis, renewable energy power systems, river hydraulics, surface and ground water hydrology, water and wastewater engineering, and constructed wetland design. These are courses that most schools offer only at the graduate level.
Our students also benefit from taking related elective courses in HSU's Biology, Fisheries, Forestry, Geology, Oceanography, or Wildlife programs. These are considered among the best in the US.
You'll Graduate with Real Experience
Our emphasis on hands-on learning also sets us apart from most undergraduate environmental engineering programs. As an ERE student, you'll have opportunities to engage in frequent labs, field trips, and team projects. These types of learning experiences sharpen your critical thinking skills, add depth to what you've learned in class, and give you an edge in both graduate school and the job market.
Hands-on learning encourages our students to think about problems with the big picture in mind.
Success in the Job Market
Job prospects for our ERE graduates are excellent. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics puts environmental engineering in its highest growth category, expecting the number of jobs for environmental engineers to grow more than 27 percent between 2004 and 2014. Most of our ERE graduates utilize their skills at engineering consulting firms. ERE graduates are also leaders in state and federal agencies, utilities, and industry. Graduates of our program are:
- Building renewable energy systems in California
- Creating watershed restoration plans in Idaho
- Analyzing the health impacts of indoor air pollution in Texas
- Planning wetland treatment systems in Arizona
- Designing water and wastewater treatment systems in Central America
- Developing groundwater and surface water management policies in Chile, Indonesia, and the United States
Explore the Program
Are you interested in becoming an ERE student? Explore our website to find out more about our program.
| Program | Find more information on the major components of our program energy resources , water quality, water resources, and air quality. |
| Students | Discover what it is like to be an ERE student and the course requirements for a degree |
| What about Environmental Science? | What is the difference in what you can do with an ERE degree versus an environmental science (ES) degree? Learn the difference from a survey of both ERE and ES graduates. |
| Contact Us | Do you have a question that we haven't answered? Want to apply to the ERE program? |
