Student Opportunities
From bachelor's degrees to PhDs, professional certificates to funded fellowships: find your path in earth and sustainability science at NAU.
See yourself here
Hear from our students and faculty about studying earth and sustainability science at NAU.
Degrees, certificates & fellowships
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Comprehensive undergraduate degree programs in geology, environmental sciences, and sustainability studies preparing students for professional careers and graduate study.
Graduate Degree Programs
Advanced graduate degree programs including Master's and PhD options in geology, environmental sciences, climate science, and sustainability research.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting Professional Certificate
Non-credit professional certificate in GHG Accounting designed for working professionals. Four online courses covering carbon accounting, emissions tracking, and climate action strategies.
Graduate Certificates
Skills-based online certificate program designed to build expertise in carbon accounting.
Undergraduate Certificates Programs
Specialized undergraduate certificate programs that provide focused training in high-demand environmental and sustainability fields.
Sisk Graduate Fellowship in Conservation Science at NAU
The Sisk Graduate Fellowship supports outstanding NAU graduate students committed to leadership in ecological science, conservation, and environmental policy across the U.S. Southwest.
Field Experiences
Our courses leave the classroom constantly, from Sedona's red rocks and the Mogollon Rim to Death Valley, the canyons of the Yampa River, and the frozen lakes of Arctic Alaska.