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Forestry, B.S.

Forests cover one-third of the land area in the United States and rangelands cover another third. A Forestry degree teaches you to understand and manage forests for their many values, including biodiversity, carbon sequestration, cultural values, water quality, fire resilience, and wood products. At Humboldt, you’ll get hands-on learning in some of the world’s most spectacular and important landscapes, personal attention from faculty, and a clear path to a career and life outdoors.

The Bachelor of Science in Forestry is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).

Why this Program

Field Intensive

With the 780-acre Arcata Community Forest at our doorstep, our students average more than 7 hours per week of class time in the woods during the school year.

Careers

A recent survey of our graduates showed that essentially all of them found jobs in their chosen career.

A Special Community

Despite being the largest forestry department in California, we remain a cohesive community where classes are small and professors know students by name.

Forestry students

Program Concentrations

This concentration is for students interested in a career in managing wildland fuels, prescribed fire, fire suppression, or fire ecology. A student who completes this concentration qualifies as a forester for federal employment.

Contact Jeff Kane if you have questions or would like more information about this concentration.

Fire Management Requirements

This concentration is for students interested in a career in resource management with a focus on water resources. A student who completes this concentration qualifies as a forester for federal employment. By completing a second calculus class, students are eligible for federal hydrologist positions as well.

Contact Andrew Stubblefield if you have questions or would like more information about this concentration.

Forest Hydrology Requirements

This concentration is for students interested in a career in the forest products industry and consulting. A student who completes this concentration qualifies as a forester for federal employment.

Contact Hunter Harrill if you have questions or would like more information about this concentration.

Forest Operations Requirements

This concentration is for students interested in a career in non-commodity forest management or a career not directly associated with more traditional forestry. A student who completes this concentration qualifies as a forester for federal employment.

Contact Pascal Berrill if you have questions or would like more information about this concentration.

Forest Restoration Requirements

 

This concentration is for students interested in a career regarding forest soils and their management issues. A student who completes this concentration qualifies as a forester, soil scientist, and soil conservationist for federal employment.

Contact Erin Kelly if you have questions or would like more information about this concentration.

Forest Soils Requirements

This concentration is for students interested in both Native American Studies and forestry. It prepares students for a forestry career working with Native American tribes to manage their landscapes.  A student who completes this concentration qualifies as a forester for federal employment.

Contact Erin Kelly if you have questions or would like more information about this concentration.

Tribal Forestry Requirements

Did you know?

  • The Wildland Fire Laboratory is among the most well-equipped fire research facilities of any university in the United States.
  • The Jacoby Creek Forest, 15 minutes from the University, is a major destination for field trips, capstone projects, and student research.
  • $60,000 in annual scholarships are awarded to Forestry students.
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Careers

Foresters are in high demand. Our graduates have gone onto careers in private and public sectors, and tribal and nonprofit conservation agencies. They hold leadership positions at land management agencies and teach at major universities.

  • Wildland Fire Specialist
  • Timberland Appraiser
  • Forest Ranger
  • Land Management Specialist
  • Natural Resource Specialist
  • Hydrologist
  • Geospatial Technician
  • Burn Crew Member
  • Fire Management Specialist
  • Environmental Analyst
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Fisheries Biology, B.S.

Our program is all about learning by doing. The nearby ocean, bay, rivers, and lagoons play an important role in your education, and resources like our on-campus fish hatchery and ocean-going vessel, along with passionate professors, give you cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on learning to help you excel in your career.

You’ll become knowledgeable and practiced in conservation, fishery management, aquaculture, water quality, fish ecology, and habitat restoration. We’re also home to the only Fisheries Biology program in California.

Why this Program

Spectacular Setting

Cal Poly Humboldt is located near the Pacific Ocean, Humboldt Bay, coastal rivers, and lagoons. We collaborate closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, such as a commercial fishing fleet, Native Americans, recreational fishers, and the aquaculture industry.

Unmatched Facilities

Our on-campus fish hatchery, marine laboratory, 90-foot ocean-going vessel, and fish collection are just some of the resources that will help you learn.

Get your Hands Wet

Fieldwork is a crucial part of our Fisheries program. You’ll get out on the water, putting your classroom knowledge into practice.

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Program Concentrations

This option focuses on rearing of marine and freshwater fish, water quality, disease management, and aquarium maintenance. The on-campus fish hatchery and the Telonicher Marine Laboratory provide working environments for fish rearing. Students interested in aquaculture may also study at the University’s seaweed farm in Humboldt Bay.

Aquaculture Requirements

This option focuses on the biology and ecology of fish that occupy a wide range of freshwater habitats. Fisheries management, conservation biology and restoration ecology are considered. Emphasis is also placed on how water quality and land use practices affect watersheds and freshwater ecosystems.

Freshwater Fisheries Requirements

This option focuses on the biology and ecology of fishes inhabiting marine and estuarine environments. The R/V Coral Sea and many smaller boats support “hands-on” field studies in coastal waters, Humboldt Bay, lagoons, and many local estuaries. The Telonicher Marine Laboratory allows for the culture and study of the early life stages of marine fishes.

Marine Fisheries Requirements

Did you know?

The study of Natural Resources and Fisheries was spawned at Humboldt in 1940, when 10,400 salmon eggs were delivered to our campus hatchery.

Humboldt is the only CSU institution that offers an undergraduate degree in Fisheries Biology. It is also the only academic institution in the state of California to offer a master’s degree with an emphasis in Fisheries.

Our Fish Collection contains more than 70,000 specimens, with more than 1,200 cataloged species.

Fisheries students

Careers

Our graduates are known throughout the country for being highly prepared for the job market and have gone on to pursue a variety of careers.

  • Aquaculturist
  • Aquatic Biologist
  • Customs Inspector
  • Fish Hatchery Manager
  • Fish & Game Warden
  • Fisheries Biologist
  • Habitat Restoration Specialist
  • Reservoir Manager
  • Wastewater Treatment Analyst
  • Watershed Restoration Specialist
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Fine Art, B.F.A.

Art is a potent and positive force for change in contemporary society, and Cal Poly Humboldt’s Department of Art + Film is dedicated to educating the students who will shape the culture of our collective future. The hands-on techniques that you’ll learn in our small, intimate classrooms, studios, and galleries will allow you to address issues, ethics, history, and culture with a unique and personal vision in your career.

Why this program

Get Your Hands Dirty

Our facilities include a foundry, ceramics lab, print studio, photography lab, galleries, and much more. You’ll get hands-on experience in many disciplines of your choosing.

Personal Attention

Our small class sizes mean getting to know your professors and fellow students. Your connections will help you grow as an artist and intellectual.

An Artistic Community

The local area is well-known as an intimate but inclusive arts haven. You’ll interact with professional artists and show art in local galleries.

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Academics & Options

The program offers students the opportunity to further their studio art practice and prepare for graduate school or professional art careers through a rigorous course of study. 
 

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Did you know?

Art is one of the largest majors at Cal Poly Humboldt.

There are three art galleries on campus, including the Goudi'ni Native American Arts Gallery, which highlights the work of contemporary and traditional Native American artists.

Every second weekend of the month, downtown Arcata puts on Arts! Arcata. It’s a self-guided celebration of visual and performing, and a great opportunity to meet local artists and get to know the community.

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Careers

The BFA degree offers students the opportunity to further their studio art practice and to prepare for graduate school or professional art careers through a rigorous and focused course of study in the visual arts.

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BFA Students

About the Program

The BFA degree offers students the opportunity to further their studio art practice and to prepare for graduate school or professional art careers through a rigorous and focused course of study in the visual arts. Students looking for a dedicated studio art focused education will benefit from the additional prestige this degree confers.

The BFA is a cohort-based program for students in their junior and senior years. Students will typically be admitted to the program in the spring of their sophomore year.

BFA students will be admitted based on the strength of their portfolio, their artistic promise, creative vision, professionalism, and the suitability of the BFA to their academic plans as evidenced through their submitted work, transcript, personal statement, and faculty references. Applicants will also be considered for admission based on their potential to positively contribute to the intellectual and artistic life of the cohort to which they are admitted.

Students will be permitted to re-apply once to the BFA if the first application does not result in acceptance to the program. Reapplications should follow the same guidelines as first time applications.

The call for applications to the 2027 BFA cohort will open on January 27, 2025. Applications will be due by March 10, 2025.

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Film, B.A.

“Cal Poly Humboldt! Scene 1! Take 1!" With the clap of the slate, your filmmaking journey begins. The training you'll receive through Cal Poly Humboldt's Film program will prepare you to turn your own cinematic dreams into  reality.  With top-of-the-line equipment and production facilities, small class sizes and some of the most picturesque backdrops on the planet, budding filmmakers have been using Humboldt’s program as a starting point for decades. 

Why this Program

Broad-Based Curriculum

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Film curriculum integrates creative exploration and technical skill development with film theory and history. It’s grounded in a liberal arts education that encourages ethical storytellers to explore the human condition in creative ways.  
 

Learn From the Pros

Instructors are working professional filmmakers who enjoy sharing their experiences with students, whether it’s working with industry pros on location, filming around the world as independents, or writing scripts that help create impactful cinematic stories.

Practical and Personal

Hands-on filmmaking classes are small and skill-based. Professors often work one-on-one with students.
 

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Academics & Options

Discover everything you need to know about film and video storytelling, from fiction to non-fiction to experimental work. From concept to completed project, you’ll learn it all at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Film, B.A. Requirements Major Academic Plan

Did you know?

Since 1967, Film students have run the Humboldt Int’l Film Festival, the oldest student-run festival in the world!

Students learn filmmaking with state-of-the-art video and audio production and post production equipment as well as traditional 16mm processes..

In addition to great nearby shooting locations, the program has an extensive collection of costumes and props. 

There are opportunities to study abroad or to take on an internship. 

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Get a college degree that gives you job skills, opportunities to develop your own creative vision, and have fun while learning!

Steeped within the traditions of independent filmmaking, students learn the fundamentals of fiction and non-fiction film through a production-based, hands-on program. Our curriculum integrates creative exploration and technical skill development with film theory and history, grounded in a liberal arts education that fosters ethical storytellers who artfully explore the human condition in creative ways.

In our foundational Filmmaking I-IV core classes students will develop and master the fundamentals of film and digital production while learning industry protocols, practices and technical workflows. Creating impactful, cinematic stories through the craft and artistry of directing, writing, cinematography, and editing are key components of these courses. We offer advanced electives in other areas such as screenwriting, cinematography and directing.

Students have an opportunity to focus on the environment, social change, natural history and science filmmaking. Humboldt County is home to prime location filming: beaches, redwood forests, Victorian villages, rural farmland, coastal port towns and more.

All aspects of the program stress professionalism with an emphasis on quality as well as collaborative and creative processes.  Small class size allows for robust participation and discussion by all students and individualized instruction with faculty who are working professional filmmakers.

Students are encouraged to develop films that will identify and reach underserved audiences that exist outside mainstream media and commercial venues.  Humboldt Film educates students to be an independent voice that is part of the change advocated by Humboldt’s mission statement.

The way audiences consume media and the way filmmakers make and deliver it is constantly evolving. Humboldt Film prepares graduates who will be flexible in this ever-shifting environment by stressing solid story development, combined with creative and technical agility. Graduates find jobs as cinematographers, videographers, camera assistants, film editors, sound mixers, boom operators, grips, gaffers, associate producers, line producers, documentary directors, media consultants, screenwriters, script supervisors, production designers, production coordinators, art directors and production assistants.

Students are encouraged to have a minor area of study that complements their film interests, expands their skill set, enhances the depth of their culminating reel (i.e. portfolio), and advances their post-education professional employment opportunities. Interdisciplinary studies foster better critical thinkers and more active participants in social change. The combination of a science or social science minor and a film major empowers students to better disseminate their research to new and underserved audiences, which in turn positively impacts society. Film Minor Requirements

Rural Northwestern California offers more than Coastal Redwoods and ocean research for Humboldt’s strong science programs. This area is also home to the growing back-to-earth organic and sustainable agriculture and enlightened social movements that are engendering social change in our society.  Humboldt has long been known as one of the most “unique” CSU campuses for its science and art curriculums, as well as for its local culture of expanded human consciousness and work to sustainably preserve the environment.

Film Center

Humboldt International Film Festival

Careers

From script writing to cinematography to directing and editing, Cal Poly Humboldt’s Film program prepares you to take part in whatever part of this multifaceted industry interests you. 

  • Camera operator
  • Cinematography
  • Director
  • Film criticism
  • Film editing
  • Lighting
  • Producer
  • Screenwriting
  • Sound production
  • Visual effects
     
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Environmental Science & Management, B.S.

Science-based knowledge and practical solutions to our environmental challenges are at the heart of our program. With the support of faculty and opportunities to do field research in Cal Poly Humboldt’s ecologically diverse region, you’ll explore the relationships between people and the natural world.

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Many lab sessions are held in nearby natural habitats, such as the Arcata Community Forest, Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, and Redwood National and State Parks. There are also day-long or multi-day field trips to places like the Trinity River, Crater Lake National Park, Trinity Alps Wilderness, and the Mattole River watershed.

Professors like Alison O’Dowd make sure to involve undergraduates in their research. Her students have examined the complex interplay between dams, seasonal flow, and aquatic invertebrate community dynamics in the Eel River.

In addition to the wide array of courses available at Cal Poly Humboldt there are also opportunities to experience hands-on learning through study abroad and field programs. These program works in partnership with global educational institutions to support and promote sustainable initiatives locally.

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Program Concentrations

Ecological Restoration students learn how to diagnose sources of degradation within ecosystems and in turn how to assist in the recovery of habitats such as rivers, wetlands, forests, rangelands, and urban landscapes.

Ecological Restoration Requirements

Students in the Energy and Climate concentration learn how to apply practical solutions to environmental problems by exploring the interactions between climate change, technology development, and human institutions.

Energy and Climate Requirements

Environmental Education & Interpretation students focus on the art and science of communicating environmental narratives to the general public in order to help others understand and appreciate the natural and cultural world.

Environmental Education and Interpretation Requirements

The Environmental Planning and Policy concentration focuses on how to develop plans and policies to best manage our use of natural resources today while sustaining the ecosystems they are drawn from for the future.

Environmental Planning and Policy Requirements

Geospatial Science allows environmental scientists and resource managers to better understand and manage challenges related to socio-environmental issues on a spatial scale and through maps.

Geospatial Science Requirements

Did You Know?

Our department is a community where all types of environmental issues can be explored, including energy sustainability, reducing our consumption of natural resources, and protecting our public lands.

As an incoming freshman, you’ll automatically be part of the Klamath Connection place-based learning community, an exciting way to connect with other freshmen, meet the faculty, get all the classes you need for your first semester, and have an opportunity to live with students in related majors in the residence halls.

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Careers

With a strong foundation in science, analysis, and communications, you’ll be highly prepared for your future.

  • Coastal Program Analyst
  • Climatologist
  • Ecologist
  • EcoTourism Manager
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Land Management Supervisor
  • Nature Writer
  • Park Ranger
  • Pollution Control Technologist
  • Recreation Specialist
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Environmental Resources Engineering, B.S.

Find your future at Cal Poly Humboldt. In the Environmental Resources Engineering program we are taking the next step in the evolution of the discipline. We are expanding the definition of environmental engineering so our graduates can create solutions to complex environmental problems that sustain, restore, and protect our natural resources. Our students look for big picture solutions to energy, water, and ecosystem restoration problems.

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The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the first in the nation to use constructed wetlands for urban wastewater treatment. Active projects include the design of natural treatment systems to treat wastewater and stormwater.

The Schatz Energy Research Center promotes the use of clean and renewable energy in our society. The Center has a broad portfolio of domestic and international projects related to renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Faculty and students in the Humboldt Environmental Resources Engineering program are evaluating designs that improve the ability of aquatic organisms to move upstream through culverts and other common stream barriers.

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Academics & Options

Our program provides a sense of care, support, and belonging, and better prepares students to approach engineering and natural resources management through a lens of social justice.

Environmental Resources Engineering, B.S.

Did you know?

Nearly a third of our graduates go on to complete advanced degrees.

Ours is one of the oldest and largest undergraduate Environmental Engineering programs in the United States.

Job prospects for graduates are excellent. Starting salaries are typically around $73,000 per year.

We have one of the highest percentages of women engineering faculty in the country, and more than a third of our engineering students are women.

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Careers

Students will graduate from Humboldt prepared for work in industry, private practice, or government, or for continued studies in graduate school.

  • Air Pollution Engineer
  • Consulting Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Ecological Engineer
  • Energy Management
  • Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Fisheries Engineer
  • Geo-Environmental Engineer
  • Hydrologist
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English, B.A.

We empower students to use the transformative tool of language to enact change and uphold the values of social justice. Through our robust curriculum, students analyze texts and language, challenge entrenched ideas, and think critically about how to amplify diverse voices. With a priority on hands-on learning, our students create, listen, write, teach, and plan their mark on the world.

Why this program

Toyon Literary Magazine, run entirely by students, showcases the work of established and emerging artists from Humboldt County and all over the world.

The English department’s Visiting Writers Series brings well-known authors to Humboldt County. Each visiting writer hosts a lecture, reading, and/or workshop.

Students can support their fellow English majors by becoming peer mentors or recruitment fellows. Students in these positions receive robust year-round professional development, which is a great addition to their resume.

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English, B.A.

The English B.A. is a flexible program that allows you to take the courses that most interest you, building toward a career-oriented capstone course to prepare for next steps following graduation. Students in the general English B.A. program share a core curriculum of six foundational courses. They extend their study with courses in global literatures and literatures of the Americas, creative production and practice, language study and multilingualism. Extended study courses align with the minor programs offered in the English department, and many students choose to add minor programs to deepen their areas of expertise. Students complete their capstone course in research & librarianship, writing & publishing, teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language, or teaching secondary school writing.

English Education Concentration

The English Education concentration is a pathway through the English major designed for students planning to teach English at the secondary school level. The program is aligned with California Commission on Teacher Credentialing standards. Completion of this concentration allows students to waive the CSET exam for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in English.

Students interested in teaching writing may wish to enroll in ENGL450, a course that prepares students to apply to be consultants in the Humboldt Writing Studio.

Regardless of concentration, all students will complete a capstone experience in a professional area that will launch them into next steps beyond graduation. English majors will build an online portfolio to use for future employment and collaboration opportunities, and are encouraged to participate in hands-on learning through teaching assistantships, library internships, editing, and tutoring.

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Did you know?

Located where the redwood trees meet the sea, Humboldt is a great place to write, read, think, learn, and meet people who will become lifelong friends.

We prepare students for advanced academic work, a wide variety of career opportunities, and positions of leadership in society.

The English major is flexible so you can select the classes that most interest you. We also offer a broad range of special topics courses that change from year to year, in order to be responsive to what is most relevant and important to students.

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Toyon Literary Magazine

Students in any concentration have the opportunity to join the editorial team for the Toyon Literary Magazine by taking ENGL460. A second course associated with Toyon is ENGL461, a course that provides an introduction to the many skills a writer may need in their career pathway (grant-writing, fellowship applications, publicity concerns, audio and digital content creation, resume-writing, interviewing, etc.).

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Careers

English majors graduate from Humboldt with refined and applicable skills in critical thinking, analyzing literary texts, and effectively communicating complex ideas across mediums.

  • High School English Teaching
  • Research and Library Science
  • Authorship and Book Design
  • Book and Journal Editing
  • Ebook and Digital Media Production
  • Podcast and Audiobook Production
  • Literary Marketing, Publicity, and Agenting
  • Video Game Development and Production
  • Story Editing for TV and Film
  • English as a Second/ Foreign Language Teaching
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Elementary Education (Liberal Studies, B.A.)

Find your Future at Cal Poly Humboldt, which continues its commitment to fostering the educators of tomorrow. Experience teaching in local k-12 schools is a hallmark of our undergraduate, graduate, and credential programs, which are led by faculty who are dedicated to teaching and mentoring students.

In this program, you will earn either a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Elementary Education OR a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Elementary Education with a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. 

Why this Program

Classroom Immersion

Being able to apply what you learn in the classroom to a school classroom is a hallmark of a Humboldt LSEE degree.

Social Responsibility

Addressing the array of backgrounds, needs, and abilities of today’s youth, our program is built on a foundation of equity and social justice.

Close-knit Community

Start and end the program with the same group of students. That means seeing familiar faces, and building a sense of belonging and community in your LSEE cohort and beyond.

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Program Concentrations

This concentration is designed for students who wish to earn a bachelor’s degree only or who have not met the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) credential admission requirements.

Liberal Studies Elementary Education Requirements

The Liberal Studies Elementary Education ITEP concentration allows students to complete a Bachelor of Arts Degree Liberal Studies and a Preliminary Elementary Education Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential in four years.

Liberal Studies Elementary Education ITEP Requirements

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Addressing the array of backgrounds, needs, and abilities of today’s youth, our program is built on a foundation of equity and social justice. 

Here, we are encouraged to take chances, think critically, becoming bolder as a result and readying us for future ambitions.

Passion and creativity enhance our community and fuel careers of meaning

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Careers

You can convey information clearly, present and speak in public, think critically, ask probing questions, and engage learners in a meaningful, equitable way. Your Education degree will help you develop the knowledge and skills that are critical for your next step in life and transferable to any number of careers in or related to the field of education.

  • Elementary School Educator
  • Adolescent Activity Specialist
  • After School Program Leader
  • Child Abuse Prevention Worker
  • Child Advocate
  • Child Care Consultant
  • Curriculum Specialist
  • Family or Child Advocate
  • Family Resource Specialist
  • Teachers Aid
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Economics, B.A.

Want a degree that opens doors and makes an impact? Economics at our polytechnic university is all about solving real-world challenges—whether it’s shaping sustainable policies or driving local economic growth. Our program stands out with a strong focus on Environmental Economics and Regional Economic Development, offering experiential learning through research, internships (many of them paid!), and projects that connect you directly with industry and community partners. Small class sizes mean your professors know you by name, and you can customize your degree by choosing an emphasis and adding a minor in business, environmental policy, psychology, and more. If you’re looking for a dynamic, career-focused education that prepares you for the future, Economics is the way to go.
 

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Real-World Connections in a Small, Urban Setting

Our location gives you access to top business and government leaders through service-learning internships. In our small city, entrepreneurs and policymakers are eager to connect with and hire Cal Poly Humboldt Economics majors, giving you hands-on experience that stands out.
 

A Close-Knit Learning Community

At Cal Poly Humboldt, the strong connections between students and professors create a supportive learning environment. Senior students lead the Econ Forum for casual discussions outside class, and our new study lounge is the perfect place to grab coffee and collaborate.

Opportunities That Pay Off

Economics students don’t just study research—they conduct it. The Ruprecht Research Assistantship provides stipends for students to work with faculty or pursue independent projects, gaining practical in data analysis, policy evaluation, and economic modeling for future careers or graduate studies.

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Academics & Options

At Cal Poly Humboldt, you customize your own path. You can go for a traditional economics focus or mix it up with an interdisciplinary emphasis. Think environmental science, applied statistics, business, international studies, or history. You choose the emphasis that’s right for you.

Economics, B.A.

Emphases

If you're fascinated by how economics shapes the world, the General Economics Emphasis lets you dive deep into the subject. You'll explore upper-division electives in energy economics and climate policy, economic development, and economic theory, gaining a strong foundation for graduate school or careers in finance, government, and research. With faculty-led research opportunities and a comprehensive curriculum, you'll graduate with a traditional economics degree and ready to apply your knowledge in any field.

General Economics

If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to shape environmental policy or work in consulting, our Environmental and Sustainability Economics Emphasis is the perfect fit. You’ll take all three of our environmental economics courses, exploring topics like clean energy, pollution reduction, and sustainable resource use along with related classes from across campus, giving you a broader perspective on today’s biggest environmental challenges. Whether you’re looking to drive policy change or help businesses go green, this emphasis gives you the tools to make a real impact.

Environmental & Sustainability Emphasis

 

If you love working with data and diving into complex analysis, our Applied and Quantitative Economics Emphasis might be the perfect fit. This path is ideal if you're looking to specialize in fields like data science, statistics, or mathematics. It’s a great choice if you're considering pursuing a PhD in economics as well, as it prepares you with the rigorous quantitative skills needed for advanced studies.

Applied & Quantitative Economics Emphasis

If you're looking for a more personalized academic experience, the Interdisciplinary Economics Emphasis offers a unique approach. In this path, you’ll choose a minor or equivalent in a different field that interests you. Whether it's business, psychology, music, or chemistry, you can tailor your education to match your passions and career goals. This flexibility allows you to blend economics with another discipline, giving you a diverse skill set for a wide range of careers.

Interdisciplinary Economics Emphasis

Did you know?

“The Short Run" newsletter was first created by senior capstone students over ten years ago. Alumni, students, and faculty loved reading it so much that we continue to produce it today. Students who write newsletters gain valuable experience in designing and editing a professional publication. Plus, it's fun!

There are lots of hands-on opportunities for Cal Poly Humboldt Economics students outside of the classroom. Some students become Student Instructors and gain concrete teaching experience while helping other students succeed. 

One of the best-known, ongoing, community-based research projects at Humboldt is the Humboldt Economic Index. Two students gather local business data and provide analysis in a report published online each month. Working on the Index gives students invaluable experience. Plus, the positions are paid!
 

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Careers

Economics majors are in demand everywhere and get among the very highest starting salaries. Economics teaches you skills you can use every day and in every job. It's sometimes difficult for students to imagine what they can do with an Economics degree—that's because Economics majors are hired everywhere! You'll find our recent graduates working in tech, as environmental consultants, at banks, in investment and wealth management, for state and local government, as utility analysts and city planners, and running their own businesses.

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Dance, B.A.

Shape your future at Humboldt. We are a small, handson program dedicated to serving our students. We offer a variety of academic courses and dance styles to study, with multiple opportunities to perform, collaborate, and choreograph. Our students receive a thorough education in the practice, history, theory, and language of dance as an art form, including projects that challenge students to explore topics such as social justice, equality, and diverse cultures. Our curriculum prepares students for viable careers in dance, dance-related arts and graduate studies. The natural beauty of the area creates an inspiring backdrop for our students.

Why this program

The North Coast provides a unique learning lab for students, inspiring creativity that can’t be found elsewhere.

You can participate in annual dance conferences, learn from professional dance companies, and dance in performances.

There are a number of dance clubs on campus, including Ballet Folklorico de Humboldt, Salsa Dance Club, Lindy Hop Club, Demolition Dance Team Club, Swing Dance Club, and more.

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Academics & Options

The Bachelor of Arts in Dance incorporates interdisciplinary perspectives and provides multiple opportunities for artistic collaboration. The program also offers an option for students who want to develop their teaching skills.

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Did you know?

Humboldt has a variety of practice and performance spaces, including a 750-seat theater.

Our dance faculty excel in a wide range of specialties, experience, and perspectives of dance forms, which enhance our Dance program.

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Careers

The Dance program is designed to encourage students in their artistic, creative and technical endeavors, and to prepare students for careers or advanced graduate studies.

  • Performer
  • Choreographer
  • Dance Educator
  • Dance Photographer
  • Arts Administrator
  • Dance Studio Owner
  • Dance Company Manager
  • Dance Critic
  • Dance Historian
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Related Programs

Theatre Arts Music
Film Art

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