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Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering focuses on protecting human health and the environment through sustainable design and innovation. You’ll learn how to apply engineering principles to solve real-world challenges such as clean water access, air quality, and waste management.
With small classes and close faculty mentorship, you’ll connect theory to practice through hands-on lab work, field experiences, and collaborative design projects. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Southern Illinois, you’ll see environmental engineering in action and discover how your work can create a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable world.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
Our Environmental Engineering program immerses students in hands-on learning from day one. Through classroom instruction, laboratory experiments, and fieldwork, students gain practical experience tackling real-world environmental challenges. They sample water in natural settings, analyze soil in state-of-the-art labs, design treatment systems, and collaborate on projects that impact local communities. This experiential approach builds technical expertise and problem-solving skills, culminating in a senior design project guided by industry leaders on our Professional Advisory Board which prepares graduates to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Master's Programs in Civil Engineering
Our Civil Engineering graduate program offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering (ME) degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, each with the option to specialize in Environmental Engineering. Designed for students who want to make an impact on sustainable infrastructure and environmental protection, the programs combine hands-on field and lab research with guidance from distinguished faculty, providing a dynamic and well-rounded educational experience.