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New Programs Launched Fall 2023

Engineering, Technology, Applied Science, and Science

The new polytechnic programs are highly interdisciplinary and meet the needs of our rural communities, with particular emphasis on underserved populations. They align with the state of California’s goals in areas related to climate resilience and wildfire mitigation, and create access to impacted degree programs in the CSU system that correlate with huge workforce gains. A large emphasis will be placed on authentic engagement and collaboration with tribal/Indigenous communities to leverage their expertise and community practices.

Wildfires are growing more destructive and dangerous every year. This program explores the science and management of fire from a multidisciplinary angle, incorporating indigenous knowledge and the best modern practices for our changing climate and growing world.

Applied Fire Science & Management

Cannabis studies is an inherently interdisciplinary practice, involving social, legal, cultural, and environmental influences and impacts. Exploring the implications of cannabis on our contemporary society is the key to a sustainable and equitable future.

Cannabis Studies

Develop and practice skills in synthesizing knowledge and applying contemporary statistics, data analysis, and computational science methods to solve social and environmental problems.

Data Science

Learn how to design and implement sustainable energy systems that help combat climate change.

Energy Systems Engineering

Engineering & Community Practice is designed to develop future engineering leaders who will sustain, restore, and protect our natural resources and the environment.

Engineering & Community Practice

Geospatial information and methods are key to solving climate change, poverty, hunger, social injustice, and providing safe and healthy places for everyone to live.

Geospatial Science & Technology

Among the few of its kind in the California State University system, this customized degree program puts you on an academic and a career path that you forge.

Individualized Degree Plan

Utilizing the living laboratory of the Pacific Ocean and North Coast is one of the huge advantages of the Cal Poly Humboldt Marine Biology degree. You’ll get real-world experience on and in the ocean, beaches, and other marine habitats.

Marine Biology

Mechanical Engineers design diverse systems, processes, and devices that help improve the health, happiness, and safety of our everyday lives.

Mechanical Engineering

Learn to identify and solve complex modern problems through software systems with a focus on sustainability, equity, and justice.

Software Engineering