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About Environmental Studies

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The Environmental Studies Program at UNO offers interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees that provide students with training in the breadth of disciplines required to understand the complex nature of solving environmental challenges.

From the core requirements, students acquire interdisciplinary training and an understanding of the breadth of the disciplines that make up the environmental sciences, as well as in-depth training to ensure they have the scientific expertise to effectively pursue a career relating to the environment.


Environmental Studies At-a-Glance

Undergraduate Programs
Number of Students: 130
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science
Options Offered: Analytical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geography & Planning, Life Sciences
Credits Needed: 76
Minor Offered: Environmental Science
Number of Faculty: 23 full-time, 10 adjunct and part-time

Allwine Entrance

Environmental Studies is housed in Allwine Hall.

This is the entrance to Allwine Hall if you're looking at the building from the fountain beside Milo Bail Student Center.

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  • Director: Dr. John McCarty
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