Undergraduate Programs

The Conservation and Resource Studies (CRS) major is an interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in environmental issues and areas of interaction among natural resources, population, energy, technology, societal institutions, and cultural values. The major’s orientation is toward flexibility and an individualized educational approach to understanding the structure and dynamic functions of complex environmental systems within our society and biosphere.

To reach the undergraduate advisor for CRS, email crs.emf.ugrad@berkeley.edu

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Sciences (ES) is an interdisciplinary major that deals with the impact of human activities on natural systems. In order to address these problems, students are trained to apply tools and techniques from a variety of disciplines such as biology, ecology, chemistry, toxicology, geology, hydrology, meteorology, geography, engineering, statistics, behavioral science, policy analysis, economics, and law.

To reach the undergraduate advisor for ES, email es.ugrad@berkeley.edu

Ecosystem Management and Forestry

Ecosystem Management and Forestry (EMF) focuses on the conservation and restoration of the earth's natural resources through hands-on study of the ecology, stewardship, and management of forest, woodland, and grassland ecosystems. 

The program offers two specializations: Forestry and Natural Resource Management.

• The Forestry specialization provides students with the ecological, quantitative, and social foundation to be leaders in the management of forests and forest resources. Students qualify to take the Registered Professional Forester’s licensing exam in California.

• The Natural Resource Management specialization provides students with greater flexibility to explore subjects in ecology, physical environment, monitoring and measurement, and management and policy. Students can concentrate their studies in water management, ecology, climate change, or design their own concentration.

To reach the undergraduate advisor for EMF, email crs.emf.ugrad@berkeley.edu

Molecular Environmental Biology

The Molecular Environmental Biology (MEB) major is designed to expose students to the organization and function of biological organisms. Molecular approaches are expected to play an increasing role in environmental problem-solving in the near future, and their success will depend upon a sound understanding of biological principles from molecular through ecological levels. The program trains students in the organization and function of biological organisms and their integration into the environment. 

To reach the undergraduate advisor for MEB, email meb.ugrad@berkeley.edu

Society and Environment

Social and environmental problems are deeply intertwined. The Society and Environment (SE) major introduces students to the main approaches and theory for environmental social sciences, including how social science tools can be applied to environmental problems, and how social science theories contribute to understanding environmental problems.

To reach the undergraduate advisor for S&E, email soc.env.ugrad@berkeley.edu

Our majors are administered by the Rausser College of Natural Resources' undergraduate advising program located in the Student Affairs Office, 260 Mulford Hall.