Sustainability Certificate
The Sustainability Certificate is interdisciplinary, comprised of only 12 credit hours taken from among four programs (Geosciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Biology, and Physics). Students gain a foundation in sustainability theory that can be applied to all majors and all careers.
Sustainability Certificate Requirements
- GSCI 101 Elements of Physical Geography (3 CR HRS)
OR PHYS 102 Physical Science - IDS 390 Technology in Society (3 CR HRS)
OR IDS 300 Economic Ideas & Current Issues - IDS 407 Global Challenges (3 CR HRS)
- IDS 499 Global Environmental Issues (3 CR HRS)
OR BIOL 200 Humans & the Environment
No grade lower than a "C" is acceptable for the classes taken to complete the certificate.
Printed certificates can be issued, by request, to individuals upon successful completion of courses and requirements. All individuals meeting certificate requirements will need to register on-line for a printed certificate. Course and project completion will be confirmed before certificate is printed. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.
Request a Certificate
To request a printed certificate, email us!
In the body please be sure to include:
- your name
- your FHSU ID
- courses and semesters you took the required certificate courses
- your FHSU email address
- your mailing address
Contact Information
Department of Geosciences
233 Tomanek Hall
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601-4099
Email: geosciences@fhsu.edu