

B.A. Degree Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including at least 63 s.h. of course work for the major.
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B.S. Degree Program
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including 75-78 s.h. of course work for the major.
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ES Minor Program
The Environmental Sciences Minor requires a minimum of 16 semester hours in Environmental Sciences courses, with 8 s.h. in one of the four tracks.
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Certificate in Sustainability
The Certificate in Sustainability provides students with the knowledge and skills they will need in order to contribute to sustainable systems.
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Upcoming Events
Climate Change, Gender, and Biomass Cookstoves in India w/LUNCH
Friday, March 7, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Iowa City Public Library
Historically, industrialized countries have created our climate crisis but have yet to take responsibility for the development dilemmas associated with climate change. The solutions proposed at the international level have largely prioritized technical fixes, including new cooking technologies and carbon credit accounting. Highlighting perspectives from below – the lives and livelihoods of marginalized people – illuminates several problems with these approaches.

Green Architecture: Building for the Future
Saturday, March 29, 2025 10:00am to 11:30am
Unitarian Universalist Society
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion exploring the intersection of sustainability and design with Keith Porter (Stanley Center for Peace and Security), Sally Obernolte (Neumann Monson Architects), and Deb Schoelerman (Unitarian Universalist Society-Coralville). Together, they will delve into the transformative role of sustainable building practices in addressing climate change. Highlights include a closer look at Stanley’s International Living Building Challenge-certified facility and how people interact with these transformative green spaces. This engaging conversation promises to ignite ideas and demonstrate how innovation and commitment can lead to a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Fostering Climate Resilience Together
Friday, April 4, 2025 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Iowa City Public Library
Researchers, sovereign tribal communities, and women farmland-owners will discuss how they are collaborating to foster climate resilience through the newly established Central Midwest Climate Opportunities and Learning Team (CM CO-Learn), funded by the NOAA Climate Adaptation Partnerships program, that supports Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. This panel brings together a tribal community member, a woman farmland owner, and several project researchers to share what they are learning from each other, what tangible climate-wise action is underway, and how these strategies participate in global efforts to adapt to a changing climate.