Coming Fall 2025, the departments of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences (GSS) and Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES), along with the Environmental Sciences program, will combine in a new School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability to build on and strengthen the areas of climate, environmental, and sustainability science and policy at the University of Iowa.

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.

B.A. Degree Program

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.

B.S. Degree Program

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.

ES Minor Program

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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.

Upcoming Events

Industry Insights: Environment & Sustainability Careers

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Virtual

A webinar featuring employers who represent our Environment & Sustainability career community.

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