The department encourages its students to work closely with the academic advisor in designing a major tailored to their needs and interests within the broad requirements prescribed by the program and to avail themselves of the guidance of an excellent teaching faculty. Each year, a substantial number of students with good preparation in French participate in the university's very popular Education Abroad Program, which maintains centers in Bordeaux, Lyon, and Paris.

Career Alternatives
Foreign language teachers, a cardiologist, a veterinarian, a naval commander at the Pentagon, a professor of Political Science, lawyers, sales representatives, journalists, a speech pathologist, a law professor, translators, a  senior applications programmer, travel agents, independent business owners, a senior museum curator, nurses, financial managers, stock brokers, and an industrial attaché for a French trade commission—all graduated with an A.B. in French from UC Davis. These represent only a small fraction of the career choices documented in a survey of department graduates.

Food Science is a multidisciplinary major that includes core competencies in food chemistry and analysis, food safety and microbiology, and food processing and engineering. After completing the preparatory course work, students focus on advanced subject courses in food chemistry and biochemistry, food processing, sensory evaluation, and food microbiology applied to improve the safety, stability, taste, nutrition, convenience, sustainability and value of foods.

Career Alternatives
Opportunities for employment include positions in the food and allied industries, government agencies, and educational and research institutions. Graduate study for the food science student may lead to M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in food science, or in related fields such as agricultural chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, nutrition and health sciences.

The program of study for the major begins with a core of introductory courses in mathematics, physical sciences, and biology. These are followed by survey courses in biodiversity, evolution and ecology and various more specialized courses that focus the student on particular disciplines or organisms, with an emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking. Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity majors may earn either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The requirements for the B.S. degree program include more science courses, such as biochemistry, whereas those for the A.B. degree program allow room for more electives within the humanities and social sciences. The A.B. degree is especially appropriate for those students who wish to combine arts or languages with evolution and ecology for career preparation in such areas as scientific writing, translating or illustration.

Career Alternatives
A degree in Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity prepares the student for career opportunities in research, teaching, health professions, veterinary medicine, agriculture, environmental management, and industry. Many students gain some research experience while at UC Davis and choose to continue their training at the graduate level. This track offers careers in academics, government, environmental organizations, or business.

Preparatory courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics are required to provide fundamental principles that underlie toxicology. Students in the major are expected to understand the environmental fates and biological activities of different classes of toxic substances, and the legislative issues that arise from chemical use. Opportunities are available to develop an in-depth understanding in areas of emphasis through a selection of electives.

Internships & Career Alternatives
Occupations that use environmental toxicology include risk assessment, pharmaceutical development, food additive toxicity testing, managing regulatory compliance, residue or forensic analysis, pest control, monitoring and field sampling, industrial hygiene, and environmental health and safety. A substantial proportion of graduates elect to pursue advanced professional training in law, medical, pharmacy, or veterinary medical school, or in graduate programs in pharmacology, toxicology, agricultural and environmental chemistry, or public health. During undergraduate study, optional internships or research projects are recommended to provide training and work experience to help students pursue future goals.

Courses in biology, chemistry, physics, economics, geology, and calculus form the lower division preparatory foundation of the curriculum. These are then tied together with Environmental Science & Policy ESP 001, which provides an inter-disciplinary analysis of several environmental problems. The upper division core consists of foundation courses in physical, biological, and social sciences, as well as applied courses in environmental monitoring, GIS, impact reporting, and statistical analysis. In their junior year, students must choose a specialized track from the following six options:

✔ Climate Change & Air Quality
✔ Ecology, Biodiversity, & Conservation
✔ Environmental Data Science
✔ Natural Resource Management
✔ Soils & Biogeochemistry
✔ Watershed Science
A capstone course is required for all seniors and serves to integrate the science, policy/management and biology aspects of the ESM major. All students gain practical experience through field courses and a  required internship. Selected students may also pursue an honors thesis in their senior year.

The ESM major is jointly administered by the Departments of Environmental Science & Policy (ESP) and Land, Air & Water Resources (LAWR). Any student in good standing is eligible to transfer to the major; to do so, please see the student affairs officers in 2134 Wickson Hall or in 1150 Plant & Environmental Sciences Building.

Careers
Graduates from this program are prepared to pursue careers as practicing environmental scientists, resource analysts and planners working for public agencies and private firms specializing in environmental quality, natural resources or ecological research. The major is also excellent preparation for graduate or professional training in physical and/or biological environmental science graduate programs, as well as in environmental law, administration and environmental policy.

This major provides students with a strong background in policy analysis, including the evaluation of policy alternatives and the study of factors affecting policy formulation and implementation. Key components of this interdisciplinary training include a general background in the natural sciences relevant to environmental policy, economics, political science, statistics, and research methodology to quantitatively analyze environmental problems and policy options. In addition, students are encouraged to develop substantive knowledge in a specific field of environmental policy, such as urban and regional planning, water policy, transportation and energy, climate policy, or conservation management.

Careers
Environmental policy analysis and planning graduates are prepared for employment in environmental, natural resource, energy, and transportation focused public agencies, consulting firms, non-governmental organizations, and businesses, or as legislative aides for elected representatives. The major is also excellent preparation for students who want to go on to graduate work in law, planning, public policy, political science, economics, or business.

The Associate in Arts for Social Justice Studies for Transfer (AA-T) meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. Social Justice Studies analyzes equitable access to resources such as wealth, health and well-being, opportunity, privilege and rights in marginalized communities. Social Justice Studies utilizes a variety of practical, research and theoretical perspectives to analyze and explain accessibility and inaccessibility to resources.

Social Justice Studies students will analyze and examine a wide variety of key concepts related to systems of human social interactions, race, class, gender, historical trends, justice, mobility, access, equity and inclusion in marginalized communities. Program courses will enable students to analyze and examine the connections between our social world, their individual lives, their community and social structure. The study of Social Justice Studies can lead to professional fields such as law, social work, public policy, government, journalism, non-profit organizations, research and teaching.

The Associate of Arts in Social Justice Studies Transfer Degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the major requirements and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU or California State University General Education (CSU GE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

To be awarded the Associate of Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer Degree, students must:

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Evaluate and apply Social Justice Studies’ theories to discern interlocking social structure and key concepts such as power, privilege, and oppression.
🗸 Compare and contrast historical and current struggles for social justice across diverse, racial, ethnic, and intersecting identities.
🗸 Identify specific forms of institutional and interpersonal violence including racism, sexism, classism, and ableism.
🗸 Critically examine the impact Social Justice when analyzing economic, political, and civil/social rights in society.
🗸 Apply social justice strategies including accountability, advocacy, grassroots community organizing and collaboration to foster individual and community transformation.

The Associate in Arts for Social Justice: Gender Studies for Transfer (AA-T) meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. Social Justice: Gender Studies analyzes equitable access to resources such as wealth, health and well-being, opportunity, privilege and rights in women and LGBTQ communities. Social Justice: Gender Studies utilizes a variety of practical, research and theoretical perspectives to analyze and explain accessibility and inaccessibility to resources.

Social Justice: Gender Studies students will analyze and examine a wide variety of key concepts related to systems of human social interactions, race, class, gender, historical trends, justice, mobility, access, equity and inclusion in women and LGBTQ communities. Program courses will enable students to analyze and examine the connections between our social world, their individual lives, their community and social structure. The study of Social Justice: Gender Studies can lead to professional fields such as law, social work, public policy, government, journalism, non-profit organizations, research and teaching.

The Associate of Arts in Social Justice Studies: Gender Studies Transfer Degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the major requirements and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSUGE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. To be awarded the Associate of Arts in Social Justice: Gender Studies for Transfer Degree, students must:

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Evaluate and apply Social Justice Studies’ theories to discern interlocking social structures and key concepts such as power, privilege, and oppression in women and LGBTQ communities.
🗸 Compare and contrast historical and current struggles for social justice across ethnic, women and LGBTQ, and intersecting identities.
🗸 Identify specific forms of institutional and interpersonal violence including racism, sexism, classism, and ableism amongst women and LGBTQ individually and collectively.
🗸 Critically examine the impact of Social Justice when analyzing economic, political, and civil/social rights in society as they pertain to gender and sexuality.
🗸 Apply social justice strategies including accountability, advocacy, grassroots community organizing and collaboration to foster individual and community transformation within women and LGBTQ communities.

The Associate in Arts for Social Justice: Chicanx/Latinx Studies for Transfer (AA-T) meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. Social Justice: Chicanx/Latinx Studies analyzes equitable access to resources such as wealth, health and well-being, opportunity, privilege and rights in Chicanx/Latinx communities. Social Justice: Chicanx/Latinx Studies utilizes a variety of practical, research and theoretical perspectives to analyze and explain accessibility and inaccessibility to resources.

Social Justice: Chicanx/Latinx Studies students will analyze and examine a wide variety of key concepts related to systems of human social interactions, race, class, gender, historical trends, justice, mobility, access, equity and inclusion in Chicanx/Latinx communities. Program courses will enable students to analyze and examine the connections between our social world, their individual lives, their community and social structure. The study of Social Justice: Chicanx/LatinxStudies can lead to professional fields such as law, social work, public policy, government, journalism, non-profit organizations, research and teaching.

The Associate of Arts in Social Justice Studies Transfer Degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the major requirements and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSUGE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

To be awarded the Associate of Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer Degree, students must:

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. visual and community transformation within Asian American communities.  

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Evaluate and apply Social Justice Studies’ theories to discern interlocking social structures and key concepts such as power, privilege, and oppression in Chicanx and Latinx communities.
🗸 Compare and contrast historical and current struggles for social justice across Chicanx and Latinx identities and subgroups.
🗸 Identify specific forms of institutional and interpersonal violence amongst Chicanx and Latinx individuals and communities including racism, sexism, classism, and ableism
🗸 Critically examine economic, political, and civil/social rights in society as they pertain to Chicanx and Latinx people.
🗸 Apply social justice strategies including accountability, advocacy, grassroots community organizing and collaboration to foster transformation within Chicanx and Latinx communities.

The Associate in Arts for Social Justice: Asian American Studies for Transfer (AA-T) meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. Social Justice: Asian American Studies analyzes equitable access to resources such as wealth, health and well-being, opportunity, privilege and rights in Asian American communities. Social Justice: Asian American Studies utilizes a variety of practical, research and theoretical perspectives to analyze and explain accessibility and inaccessibility to resources.

Social Justice: Asian American Studies students will analyze and examine a wide variety of key concepts related to systems of human social interactions, race, class, gender, historical trends, justice, mobility, access, equity and inclusion in Asian American communities. Program courses will enable students to analyze and examine the connections between our social world, their individual lives, their community and social structure. The study of Social Justice: AsianAmerican Studies can lead to professional fields such as law, social work, public policy, government, journalism, non-profit organizations, research and teaching.

The Associate of Arts in Social Justice Studies Transfer Degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the major requirements and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSUGE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

To be awarded the Associate of Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer Degree, students must:

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Evaluate and apply Social Justice Studies’ theories to discern interlocking social structures and key concepts such as power, privilege, and oppression in Asian American communities.
🗸 Compare and contrast historical and current struggles for social justice across Asian American, ethnic, and intersecting identities.
🗸 Identify specific forms of institutional and interpersonal violence including racism, sexism, classism, and ableism amongst 🗸 Asian Americans individually and collectively.
🗸 Critically examine the impact of Social Justice when analyzing economic, political, and civil/social rights in society as they pertain to Asian Americans.
🗸 Apply social justice strategies including accountability, advocacy, grassroots community organizing and collaboration to foster indi