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Environmental Impact & Sustainability

This interdisciplinary minor explores environmental issues from unique perspectives. Students will gain a broad, multidisciplinary comprehension as well as a competitive skill set applicable towards the growing job market dealing with environmental and sustainability issues.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
19 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Soil, Scientists, Naturalists
Environmental Impact & Sustainability students at EIU

Why Study Environmental Impact & Sustainability at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"EIU was the school that aligned with my post-graduate career goals along with my undergraduate networking goals the best out of the schools I considered. The size of the campus, the location of the campus within dense greenery, and the goal-oriented mindset of the professors I spoke to when considering Eastern truly drew me in and solidified my decision for EIU."
Jayla Singleton
Environmental Impact & Sustainability | Class of 2027
Jayla Singleton, Environmental Impact & Sustainability at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
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Hands-On Experience, Environmental Impact & Sustainability students at EIU

What You'll Learn

This interdisciplinary minor provides a flexible means by which a student can tailor a set of courses to explore environmental issues from unique perspectives offered through several different disciplines. This will enable a student to gain a broad, multidisciplinary comprehension as well as a competitive skill set applicable towards the growing job market dealing with environmental and sustainability issues.

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$78,420
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Soil & Plant Scientists
  • Conservation Scientists
  • Park Naturalists
  • Farmers, Ranchers, & Other…
  • Forestry & Conservation Science…
  • Range Managers
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors
  • Agricultural Sciences Teachers,…
  • First-Line Supervisors of Farming,…
  • Compliance Officers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

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Dr. Elliott Zieman
Chair and Associate Professor
eazieman@eiu.edu
2070 Life Sciences Building
217-581-1976
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Edward Treadwell
Department Chair, Professor - Organic Chemistry, Pre-Medicine Adviser Chemistry Concentration
emtreadwell@eiu.edu
3154
217-581-5906
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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