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.

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).

The purpose of this certificate is to provide students, small business owners and managers of organizations with knowledge about starting up new businesses and the creation and discovery of opportunities. Students will study the field of entrepreneurship, small business management, issues related to family businesses and the financing needs of entrepreneurs. For program requirements, course descriptions and other info check out the Entrepreneurship Certificate catalog page.

The English minor is a marketable asset to students in any other field of study.

In only 12 credit hours.(four 3-credit courses), students get a strong and well-rounded introduction to research methods and close reading, writing or linguistics, literary study and an elective in their area of interest. We offer an appealing variety of courses such as Children’s and Young Adult Literature; Graphic Novel; Creative Writing, Publishing and Community; or Writing in New Media.