The graduate program in Environmental Systems at Humboldt State University is unique in combining studies in Environmental Resources Engineering, Geology, Energy Technology and Policy, and Mathematical Modeling within a single graduate program.

The Environmental Systems - Environmental Resources Engineering option at Humboldt State University emphasizes the application of engineering skills to planning, design, and management problems involving environmental resources. Four general areas of research activity are available in the program, Water Quality, Water Resources, Renewable Energy Resources, and Indoor Air Quality.

The curriculum normally requires two years for completion and includes a thesis or project, depending on the option, as part of the student's program of studies. A candidate for the degree is required to consult with an appropriate faculty advisor and then to prepare an individual program of study that must be approved by a faculty graduate committee. The student must choose one of the following four options.