Elevate your career with the Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from the University of Illinois Springfield. This program offers a comprehensive suite of geospatial analytical skills, suitable for both academic and practical careers. Open to on-campus and online students, it does not require enrollment in a degree program at UIS. For more details, please visit the catalog page.
Explore the World with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Delve into the dynamic field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with our minor program. GIS combines geography, technology and data analysis to unlock the power of location-based insights.
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.
Join us for a walking tour of downtown Springfield businesses focused on sustainability. We will start at 4PM at The Keep Store (314 E. Adams), an (almost) zero waste store and refillery. Around 4:30, we will head to the Creative Reuse Marketplace (122 S. 4th St.), which collects donated materials for reuse as art supplies. We will end with dinner at Maldaner's (222 S. 6th), which sources local foods and has solar panels and bee hives on the roof.
The UN Climate Negotiations: A Complex Space for Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change and Determining Pathways Forward
Dr. Brandon Derman (UIS Environmental Studies)
More information can be found on ECCE's event page.
Co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Central IL (WACCI)
Enjoy a day at the zoo and learn about all of the organizations in Springfield that help make our city greener. There will be exhibits, vendors, and live entertainment! Free city buses are available from downtown Springfield to the zoo. More information can be found on the city of Springfield's website: