School of Earth and Environment
Engage in hands-on study, research and fieldwork to understand the Earth and solve critical problems in Kansas and beyond.
Explore a sustainable future
If you are looking to change the world, we can help. From understanding the forces that shape the earth and climate change to safeguarding water supplies or using the latest tools to capture and analyze data, our interdisciplinary approach values hands-on learning and building the knowledge employers are looking for to solve sustainability problems right here in Kansas — and worldwide.
We aim to help our students engage with the key challenges of today while keeping an eye on tomorrow.
FAQs
Undergraduate degrees are currently available in geology, geography, and environmental science. As of fall 2027, available programs will change to Earth Science & Society and Environmental Science. Graduate programs (master’s in geology and geography and doctoral degree in geography) will remain the same. Various undergraduate minors, undergraduate and graduate certificates, and microcredentials are also available.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Addressing changing, difficult challenges requires more than passion: It takes a flexible approach encompassing earth, environment, natural science and human understanding, plus research to explore the cutting edge.