Academic Catalog 2024-2025

ESI - Environmental Studies

ESI 2050  Introduction to Environmental Studies  (3 Units)  

A general introduction and overview of the discipline of environmental studies (including history and practice) that serves majors, potential majors, and other interested students. Attention will be given to methodology.

Letter grade.  
Prerequisite(s): Fulfillment of the College Composition requirement. In some cases, concurrent enrollment may be allowed at the consent of the instructor.  
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.  
Priority is given to students declared in the Environmental Studies major.  
ESI 3010  Seminar in Environmental Studies  (1 Unit)  

This course provides a seminar-style critical examination of current environmental issues and perspectives. Students will also engage in student mentorship at the appropriate level.

May be repeated up to a total of eight (8) units. Letter grade.  
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.  
Priority is given to students in the Environmental Studies major. Environmental Studies majors must take a minimum of three (3) units.  
ESI 4020  Advanced Environmental Studies  (3 Units)  

A senior-level capstone course for Environmental Studies majors and an advanced course for non-majors, incorporating practices and experiences from concentration coursework as well as the internship.

Letter grade.  
Prerequisite(s): ESI 2050 or consent of instructor.  
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.  
Priority is given to students declared in the Environmental Studies major.  
ESI 4070  Internship/Practicum in Environmental Studies  (2 Units)  

A supervised experience in which the student works off campus in an established program, public service, business, or practicum that connects to environmental concerns.

May be repeated up to a total of four (4) units. Letter grade.  
Concurrent: ESI 2050 or consent of instructor.  
"C" Designation is for California Internships. "E" Designation is for Out of State Internships.