9 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Biological Sciences - Ecology and Evolution is offered by San José State University. The program includes several hands-on, field-oriented classes, which prepare students with practical experiences in the field.

The Geology BSc program from San José State University prepares students to be able to classify and identify geological materials such as minerals, rocks, and fossils, and understand their relationships to each other and interacting earth systems.

The Environmental Studies BSc program at San José State University is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in water resource management, biological resource protection, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, environmental health and safety, environmental impact assessment, environmental restoration, and wilderness, park, and open space resource management.

The Meteorology BSc program from San José State University is designed to develop meteorologists who, upon graduation, are ready to begin professional practice in the private sector or in government, or are ready to enter graduate programs in atmospheric science.

The Environmental Studies BA program at San José State University is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in environmental resource management, environmental communications, environmental design, environmental regulation and policy, integrated waste management, human ecology, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, environmental planning and environmental advocacy.

The Climate Science BSc program offered at San José State University is designed to prepare students for careers in emerging fields of climate change studies and mitigation, and related fields including energy and carbon management.

The Earth System Science BSc program offered at San José State University is designed to broaden the perspectives of geoscience students by integrating an understanding of Earth’s biological and physical systems with interdisciplinary, solutions-oriented investigations of the human dimensions of sustainability.

The Environmental Studies - Preparation for Teaching BA program at San José State University is designed for students interested in teaching in elementary school or middle school. 

Students at the Global Studies BA program from San José State University will possess a strong commitment to global citizenship, understanding cultures outside their own, communication across cultural and linguistic boundaries, and a desire to work effectively in and adapt to different cultural settings.