The Exercise Science program prepares future health professionals in kinesiology, health promotion, physical activity, disease management and professional healthcare programs.

The Exercise Science program is designed to prepare UIS students for various positions in the exercise and health field, or for post-graduate study in Exercise Science or additional School of Health Sciences' programs. Students also will be prepared for various professional certifications throughout this degree curriculum.

Students completing this certificate will develop analytic and computer skills to quantitatively relate epidemiologic theories necessary for specialized roles for public health practice, such as for infectious disease epidemiology.

Discover the Environment with an Environmental Studies Minor

Dive into the world of environmental awareness and sustainability through our Environmental Studies minor program. This minor complements any major, offering a deeper understanding of environmental challenges and solutions.

Unearth Your Passion for the Environment with a B.A. in Environmental Studies

Embark on a journey to understand, protect and preserve our planet through our B.A. in Environmental Studies program. This comprehensive program equips you with the knowledge and skills to tackle pressing environmental challenges.

The Environmental Studies program offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the relationship between humans and the environment. It equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle pressing environmental challenges, such as air, water and soil quality, resource management, conservation and restoration.

Master Environmental Planning and Management with an M.S. in Environmental Sciences

Unlock your potential in environmental planning and management through our specialized M.S. in Environmental Sciences program. This concentration empowers you to lead and make a lasting impact in the field of environmental planning.

Lead Sustainable Change with an M.S. in Environmental Sciences

Elevate your role in sustainable development and policy through our specialized M.S. in Environmental Sciences program. This concentration empowers you to drive transformative change towards a sustainable future.

Risk assessment is a frequently used tool in environmental analysis. This certificate is for students who wish to acquire a level of competency in this science. The sequence of course work is technically oriented to provide students with the professional education necessary to perform introductory-level risk assessment in their workplaces. Students learn to relate risk assessment methodologies, procedures and results to environmental health policies.

The MPH-Environmental Health (EH) degree provided by the public health program offers cross-disciplinary education opportunities and intentional integration of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and associated practices. The MPH-EH program is a STEM-Designated degree and accredited curriculum through the National Environmental Health, Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC).

This program is not currently accepting students.

This graduate certificate is designed to provide opportunities for continuing education for health professionals without formal public health training, for those interested in life-long learning and for mid-career professionals. Certificate course work may be taken either as a non-degree seeking student or in conjunction with other graduate work.