The UNI Earth Science Department had five major curricular areas: geology, astronomy, meteorology, environmental science, and earth science education. Degrees are available in Earth Science, and Earth Science Teaching. Students have the opportunity to conduct independent research in geology, astronomy, meteorology, environmental science, and earth science education, utilizing the state-of-the-art facilities located in the department.

The UNI Department of Earth Science changed its name in 2015 to Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. To go to the current department's page and collections, click here.