Become an ENVS or GLST Major

We are so pleased you are interested in becoming an Environmental Studies (ENVS) or Global Studies (GLST) major or minor with us! The Department Chair and other advisors are here to help you enter the major and move through the program as quickly and efficiently as possible.

How to Apply for Admission

Please read the SJSU Admissions page for information on admission requirements, application deadlines, and submitting your application online through the CalState Apply website.

Once you are admitted, all new majors — whether First-Year or Transfer students — must meet with their major or minor advisor in Environmental Studies or Global Studies who will provide you with academic advising to help you through your program of study.

Advisors

Rachel Lazzeri-Aerts, Lecturer
rachel.lazzeriaerts@sjsu.edu
408-924-7688  |  WSQ 111B
Make an appointment

• Environmental Studies, BA
• Environmental Studies, BS
• Environmental Studies minors
• Global Studies, BA (co-advisor)
• Global Studies minor (co-advisor)

Katherine Cushing, Professor and Department Chair
katherine.cushing@sjsu.edu
408-924-6951  |  WSQ 118B
Make an appointment

• Global Studies, BA (co-advisor)
• Global Studies minor (co-advisor)

Declaring ENVS or GLST as your major or minor

First-Year Students

If you did not declare Environmental Studies or Global Studies as your major or minor when you entered the University, meet with the academic advisor for the major or minor you want to declare.  Your advisor will welcome you to the department, declare your major or minor, and help you lay out an entire academic plan for your major that is as efficient as possible.

Transfer Students

If you transferred to San José State University and declared either the Environmental Studies or Global Studies degree, welcome!  If you did not declare either Environmental Studies or Global Studies as your major and would like to join one of these programs, meet with the academic advisor for the major or minor you want to declare.  Your advisor will welcome you to the department, declare your major or minor, and help you lay out an entire academic plan for your major that is as efficient as possible.