Degrees and Courses

A world-class sustainability education

Find your career path with a degree or certificate in sustainability. IU Bloomington offers a variety of ways to study sustainability across nearly every school. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, you can gain knowledge and experience in sustainability through numerous degree programs.

Sustainability literacy general education requirement

Sustainability literacy is embedded in the general education of IU Bloomington undergraduate students. Sustainability literacy as a 'Shared Goal' means thats the sustainability GedEd courses are program-specific and vary depending on major and school. This tailors sustainability education to disciplines that students will be immersed in throughout their academic careers.

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Sustainability degree programs

Integrated Program in the Environment

IPE degree programs span a range of disciplines, tailored to students who are deeply interested in environmental issues. Whether your degree is in the College of Arts and Sciences, the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, or the School of Public Health-Bloomington... etc.

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O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

From degrees, minors, to certaificate, the O'Neill School has sustainability programs in environmental science, and sustainability studies. 

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College of Arts and Sciences

If sustainability, human-environment interactions, sustainable food systems, and environmental ethics topics intrigue you, a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies (BAESS) degree will give you the opportunity to study these subjects and more.

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Kelley School of Business

The Sustainable Business co-major is a great addition for any Kelley student interested in creating greener, more globally conscious ways to do business.

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