Environmental Studies & Public Affairs
Environmental Studies & Public Affairs
Our interdisciplinary program is comprised of courses that provide a strong foundation for understanding the complex relationship between humans and the environment.
Gain a multidisciplinary perspective on a variety of environmental issues, including air and water pollution, population growth and distribution, global climate changes, ecosystems and evolution, agriculture and food resources, and renewable and nonrenewable energy.
Issues are addressed from a local, national, and international perspective as well as from a human and physical perspective, which provides the comprehensive knowledge base necessary for career enhancement or attending graduate school.
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Our academic environment is second-to-none.
Public Affairs Offerings
UCLA Extension offers workshops and courses that cover a wide variety of topics, such as the Data Analytics in Public Affairs, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Cannabis Policy, and the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
Land Use Law and Planning Conference
UCLA Extension hosts the annual Land Use Law and Planning Conference, the leading land use conference in California. This conference discusses the latest California policy developments in land use and environmental and planning law.
Programs
Sustainability
Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person
Sustainable Business and Management
Dive deeper into the business and management sub-field of sustainability by integrating sustainable growth with business management strategies. This specialization takes an interdisciplinary approach, and provides a holistic and condensed overview of sustainable business and management.
Courses
CEQA Updates: Issues and Trends in 2024
Climate Change, Energy and the Environment
Data Analytics for Public Affairs Information Session
Earth's Physical Environment
Environmental Sociology
This course focuses on the relationship between society and the environment. Detailed analysis of interrelations between social factors and environmental factors.