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Overview
The mission of the Department of Environmental Studies at the University of Illinois Springfield is to provide students with the advanced interdisciplinary training necessary for addressing environmental problems. Graduates of the department are prepared for diverse careers in environmental fields.
Learning outcomes
Objectives are to enable Environmental Sciences students to:
- develop a basic literacy in the natural and social sciences and the humanities as they contribute to an understanding of environmental issues;
- critically analyze environmental problems;
- identify, research, and evaluate environmental problems; and
- compare, contrast, implement, and manage short- and long-term solutions to environmental problems. The department recommends that students interested in the Environmental Sciences degree have prior knowledge of chemistry, algebra, statistics, and biology.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Environmental Natural Sciences
- Environmental Social Sciences and Humanities
- Research Methods in Environmental Studies
- Earth Science
- Environmental Justice in America
- Global Change in Local Places
- World Environmental Thought
- Environmental Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
40 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Environmental Management Ecology Environmental Sciences View 207 other Masters in Environmental Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the Online Admissions Application
- Personal Statement – This is an applicant’s chance to tell us about themselves. Describe interests and accomplishments which are not indicated elsewhere on the application.
- Academic Statement – Tell us more about professional aspiration, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to the choice of a specific academic program at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
- Completion of a 300-level or higher ecology course with lab, with grade of B or better
- Undergraduate or work background sufficient for advanced course work in environmental studies
Tuition Fee
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International
21816 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10908 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
21816 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10908 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
10632 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5316 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Springfield
1100 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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