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Unique to our Theatre Arts program is the close collaboration with the Film program.  Many informal cross-disciplinary collaborations take place among our students.

Humboldt has not one, but three theatres for live performances. Among those theatres is the largest performing arts venue in Humboldt County and seats 750 and is supported by extensive technology and equipment.

The annual theatre production season involves students at all levels in a variety of theatrical works such as classics, modern/contemporary plays, and original pieces. Musical productions, in collaboration with the Music program, provide opportunities for students every other year.

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“The Extraordinary Voyage of Kamome: A Tsunami Boat Comes Home" is a true story about students in two countries who formed a connection through a natural disaster and a boat. Spanish majors helped review and edit the Spanish translation of the book.

This program is certified by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students who successfully complete this program will have demonstrated subject matter competency in Spanish and therefore, will not be required to take the California Subject Exam for Teachers  for Spanish.

Hosted by El Centro Académico Cultural de Humboldt, one of four cultural centers at Humboldt, Hispanic Heritage Month is a series of campus events that celebrates Latinx and/or Hispanic cultures. 

Spanish is the world’s second-most spoken native language and the fourth-most spoken language after Mandarin, English and Hindustani.

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Department faculty members have a strong commitment to social justice that shapes course offerings and content.

Our campus provides a sense of care, support and belonging, and better prepares students to approach their chosen fields through a lens of social justice.

We strive for societal and economic improvement, demonstrated in our personal passions and the professions that we pursue.

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The recreation, tourism and leisure services industry is the largest and fastest-growing industry in the world — designing and providing leisure experiences through outdoor adventure companies, hotels and resorts, corporate wellness programs, youth agencies, municipal recreation departments, and many other organizations.

Outside magazine called Arcata a “dream town” for outdoor play.

Humboldt County has 110 miles of coastline and more than 160,000 acres of majestic redwoods.

Outdoor recreation is the 4th largest economy in the United States. In 2023, it generated $1.2 Trillion in consumer spending and 7.6 million jobs.

In 2024, the travel and tourism industry in the US generated 15 millions jobs with over 1 million of those jobs in California.

The dive Leadership emphasis is the only program in California that leads directly to Dive Master certification as part of your college degree.

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Our curriculum fulfills the educational requirements to take the exam to become a California Certified Rangeland Manager through the Board of Forestry.

For 50 years employers have sought out the quality and specialized skill sets they know Humboldt Range and Soils students and alumni have. We teach and learn about applied terrestrial ecology; developing expertise in soils, plants, animals, and related human interactions.

We are surrounded by private and public rangelands, which give unparalleled opportunities for research and internships and other applied learning.

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Pursue your bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Cal Poly Humboldt, and then enroll in our Academic Research M.A. program as an undergraduate during your senior year.

Participate in several hands-on learning opportunities and earn units toward your degree, including serving as a teaching assistant or research assistant in one of our many research labs.  

Present and publish research as an undergraduate. Each year, we take students to present their work at professional academic conferences.  

Complete your own project when you enroll in an independent studies course or senior honors thesis. 

Experience unique courses such as Community Psychology, which includes a service placement at a local community organization.

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Hands-on learning opportunities include our Model UN and Moot Court programs, internships, research opportunities with faculty, and studying abroad.

Choose a concentration in law and policy, politics of environment and sustainability, or global politics—or complete a major without a concentration.

Our dual degree pathway enables exceptional students to simultaneously earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in the Environment & Community M.A. in Social Science program.

Spend a semester living, learning, and working in Sacramento or Washington, D.C. and earn credit.

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Stars to Rocks, our first-year learning community, gets you connected to professors quickly, as well as a cohort of like-minded students who support each other throughout college.

Starting salaries in the private sector can range on average from around $60,000 for Bachelor’s degree recipients to over $100,000 for those with a Ph.D.

The median wage for Physicists and Astronomers in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is $129,000. 

Undergraduates can join the American Physical Society, the main professional organization for those studying physics and working in the field, for free for their first year.