Explore creative and critical approaches to agricultural and ecological systems change. Connect the dots between the local and the global, revealing how art, activism and policy provide avenues for transforming lives and imagining more just futures.

Students in this emphasis area deepen their engagement with nutrition, culinary practices, well-being and cultural resilience. Explore and innovate in fields connecting land, food and healing from therapeutic horticulture and care farming, to forest bathing and community gardens.

Develop your scientific foundation for regenerative agriculture through courses in plant ecology, rangeland management, soil science and more. Students in this emphasis area gain skills to solve problems and innovate in their farming careers.

This emphasis area is a curated set of course options to expand your entrepreneurial and leadership capacities. Dive into a range of topics from marketing, grant writing, and tribal governance to the legal and policy processes essential for building sustainable businesses, developing systems for supporting diverse farmers and leading structural change.

Humanities for the Future. Provides the humanities foundation to prepare you to navigate front-end web development and digital accessibility, digital public relations, and the expanding world of AI.

Humanities for Health and Wellness. Provides the humanities foundation to prepare you to engage as a leader or care agent in wellness, community service, health communication, and healthcare industries.

Humanities for leadership. Provides the humanities foundation to prepare you to lead in contexts of civic engagement, such as nonprofits, business, conflict resolution, and policy.
 

This concentration offers a focused, academically rigorous pathway for students aspiring to become Medical Doctors (MD) or Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), as well as those interested in related healthcare professions.

Students gain early exposure to the medical field through direct instruction by experienced faculty, immersive learning experiences, and access to advanced laboratory facilities. Structured internships and hands-on opportunities allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world healthcare settings.

Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue advanced study in MD or DO programs, or to explore diverse career paths within the health and medical sciences. They emerge prepared to thrive in today’s competitive and rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

This concentration offers a comprehensive and structured pathway for students preparing to pursue graduate studies in physical therapy or related health professions. Foundational coursework includes: anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, and kinesiology, providing students with the scientific knowledge essential for advanced clinical training.

Students benefit from direct instruction by experienced faculty, early exposure to the physical therapy profession, and extensive hands-on learning opportunities. State-of-the-art Kinesiology laboratories and structured internships enable students to develop practical skills and gain meaningful experience in real-world settings. Whether planning to enter a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program or explore a range of careers in health and medical sciences, graduates are well-prepared to succeed in competitive and evolving healthcare environments.

This concentration provides a focused and academically rigorous pathway for students planning to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant or in related healthcare fields.

Coursework includes: biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and the social sciences, preparing students with the scientific and clinical knowledge essential for admission to Physician Assistant graduate programs.

Students benefit from early exposure to the healthcare environment through instruction by experienced faculty, immersive learning opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Structured internships and hands-on clinical experiences enable students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings.

Graduates are well-prepared for entry into competitive Physician Assistant programs and for success in a broad range of health and medical science careers. The program equips students to meet the demands of an evolving healthcare landscape with confidence and competence.

This concentration prepares students for critical roles in diagnostic healthcare by providing the knowledge and skills required for clinical laboratory practice.

Students receive a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics, and gain hands-on experience through laboratory coursework and practical training essential for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Taught by experienced faculty and supported by modern lab facilities, the program blends academic rigor with precision laboratory experience. Students are encouraged to complete structured internships in accredited institutions or reference laboratories to further enhance their professional readiness and receive academic credit.

Graduates of the program are well-prepared to pursue California or National certification as Clinical Laboratory Scientists (also known as Medical Laboratory Scientists) and are qualified for employment in clinical laboratories, public health agencies, biotechnology firms, and research institutions.

This concentration offers a targeted, rigorous academic foundation for students aspiring to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree or careers in related healthcare fields.

This interdisciplinary program combines core coursework in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology, providing the scientific and clinical background essential for admission to pharmacy graduate programs. Students gain early exposure to pharmaceutical concepts and practices through instruction by expert faculty, experiential learning opportunities, and access to advanced biology and chemistry laboratory facilities.

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience, including laboratory-based learning and opportunities for structured internships that allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world healthcare settings. Through this comprehensive preparation, graduates are well-positioned to enter competitive Pharm.D. programs and succeed in diverse roles within the health and medical sciences.

This concentration equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to meet the evolving demands of modern healthcare with confidence and professionalism.

This emphasis enables students to increase the capacities of healthcare systems through case management, assistance to patients in navigating the financial realities of healthcare, and translation and interpretation within the healthcare setting. 

This concentration prepares students for certifications such as:
Certified Professional Patient Navigator, Oncology Patient Navigator Certified Generalist (OPN-CG) and Certified Patient Advocate. 

This emphasis enables students to study the dynamics of working with people to support health at community and population levels. Knowledge and skills in engaging communities is utilized to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs. This emphasis prepares students for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification. 

• Courses in 2D/3D animation, drawing, and visual effects.
• Develop strong storytelling and motion design abilities for games, film/video, and interactive media.
   

• Focus on digital design, illustration, print and visual communication.
• Use graphics to communicate messages, drive movements, and shape brands.

• Advanced documentary and narrative filmmaking courses.
• Gain experience in directing, editing, and visual storytelling for screen-based media.

• Deepen skills in digital and darkroom photography.
• Build a portfolio for fine art, commercial, or documentary photography careers.

Coursework can include sustainable agriculture, technology and the environment, and appropriate technology

Students can take courses in communication and social advocacy, community organizing, community activism and more.

Students can take courses in principles of biology, general botany, wildlife conservation, and zoology.

Classes in remote sensing, geospatial imaging systems, geospatial programming and more are offered.

Coursework can include digital media, photography, beginning reporting, media making tools and more.