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University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield , Illinois ,United States

Environmental Studies, B.A

The mission of the Department of Environmental Studies is to provide students with the advanced interdisciplinary training necessary for solving environmental problems. Graduates of the department are prepared for diverse careers in the environmental field. Students will acquire knowledge and skills based on three broad learning outcomes:

Competency in scientific concepts when studying the environment
Capacity to critically examine environmental issues and apply contributions from the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities for understanding and resolution of environmental issues and concerns
Ability to demonstrate and integrate knowledge of natural resource policy, regulations, and the current issues in natural resource management
Completion of the BA in Environmental Studies at UIS will allow students to: 

Identify the link between healthy ecosystems (air, water, and land) and healthy human populations

Recognize the major components of the Earth's systems and explain how they function

Demonstrate literacy in and apply the scientific method

Recognize the interrelationships between human systems and natural systems

Demonstrate holistic analysis of the social and natural world

Acquire a measure of logical skill in working through ethical and moral challenges dealing with environmental issues

Assess the modern challenges related to sustainability

Evaluate the complex processes driving anthropogenic impacts on the environment

Analyze the important effects of political, economic, and educational forces on environmental policy and planning

Assess the patterns of unequal distribution of resources and environmental consequences worldwide

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Choose the UIS Career Development Center as your primary resource for connections and preparing for a successful future.

From Star Employer to Employer Spotlight
The Career Development Center recognizes employers who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting career opportunities, experiential learning, and career development for UIS students.  In past years, a Star Employers ranking system was used to highlight organizations actively partnering with UIS in multiple ways. Currently, we have transitioned to the Employer Spotlight program to feature a different employer partner each month. The Employer Spotlight program allows students to obtain a closer look at the organization and their career opportunities through an exclusive Questions and Answers (Q&A) article.

Information Sessions/Open Houses
Host a company/organization presentation or a simple meet-and-greet event.
Showcase what your company/organization has to offer!
Info sessions give students and the campus community the chance to inquire in person about your company/organization and career opportunities.
Great way to inform students about any upcoming on-campus interviews that you may be conducting.

SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE
Want to take your Recruitment Plan to the next level? Go Beyond the Classroom and host these experiential learning opportunities that provide students and your employer significant advantages above other organizations and recruiters.

Serve as a Panelist / Presenter
The Career Development Center frequently hosts workshops and panel discussions on a variety of career topics such as industry trends, job search strategies, interviewing, and more! Additionally, employers may present a workshop on their own career development topic, such as “Finding Federal Employment.” Check this option if you would like to be contacted regarding participating in or presenting a workshop or panel discussion.

Critique Student Resumes
Many students use the Career Development Center for its resume and cover letter critiquing services. As a professional in the field, however, you have an expert eye to provide students with specific feedback on how to tailor their resume to an industry, type of career, or employer.

 Serve on Advisory Board
In order to ensure that the UIS Career Development Center is meeting the needs of all students, serving employer recruitment needs, and staying current in an ever-changing job market, we may request your opinion and participation on an advisory board. Check this option if you would be willing to serve on a board or participate in a meeting. Host a Tour of my Workplace: Consider coordinating a “fieldtrip” for students to see your place of employment in action! Not only will it strengthen the relationship between the employer and students, but students will get a glimpse at your organization’s culture.

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate and Graduate Minimum Test Score Requirements
Test Undergraduate Graduate Code
TOEFL iBT
 
61
 
79
Contact test provider with code 1787.
 
TOEFL Essentials
 
7.5 8.5 Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
Duolingo English Test
 
90 105 Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
IELTS Academic
 
5.0 6.0
Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
 
ELS
 
Level 112 Level 112 Request Electronic copy of ELS transcript sent to UIS
PTE
 
50 50 Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
iTEP
 
3.8 3.8 Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
Michigan Language Assessment - MET (4 skill test)
 
B2 (53-63) B2 (53-63) Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
Michigan Language Assessment - ECCE B2 B2 Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
Cambridge
 
B2 First B2 First Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
SAT (Verbal subscore)
 
570 N/A Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
ACT (English subscore)
 
24 N/A Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
AP English
 
4+ N/A Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
IB English A
 
5+ N/A Request electronic copy of score sent to UIS
English Language Program
 
Equivalent to CEFR B2 Equivalent to CEFR B2 Request electronic copy of transcripts sent to UIS