Program Overview

Environmental Sciences Program

The Environmental Sciences program at the University of Illinois Springfield offers a Master of Science degree. The program is available both on-campus and online.

Admissions Requirements

To be admitted to the Environmental Sciences program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00
• Completion of a 300-level or higher ecology course with lab, with a grade of B or better
• Undergraduate or work background sufficient for advanced course work in environmental studies
• Academic essay following online guidelines
• Two informative letters of recommendation from professors or employers addressing applicant's academic ability, work ethic, and personal integrity

Additional Requirements for Online Program

For the online program, applicants must also:

• Have identified a faculty member who agrees to serve as a research advisor

Prerequisite Course Requirements

Applicants must have completed the following prerequisite courses:

• Eight credit hours of undergraduate courses in natural sciences
• Eight credit hours of undergraduate courses in social sciences

Departmental Admission Review

The ENS Graduate Admissions Committee reviews applications for admission to the program.

Conditional Admits and Appeal Process

The program does offer conditional admits, but does not have an appeal process for denied applications.

Program Details

The Environmental Sciences program is designed to provide advanced course work in environmental studies, with a focus on research and academic integrity. The program is suited for individuals with a strong background in natural sciences and social sciences, and who are committed to pursuing a career in environmental sciences.