On this page you can find information about higher education programs and faculty that specialize in environmental education (EE).
This database takes a broad definition of what constitutes environmental education. You will find a variety of EE programs targeted to specific audiences, like residents of urban areas and Pre-K students. The database includes general environmental education degrees as well as programs in which students build the relevant knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in EE, such as:
adventure education - using adventure-based educational experiences to foster learning
nature-based/outdoor education - education that takes place in nature-rich settings
place-based education - emphasizing connection to community and environment
sustainability education - focusing on principles of sustainability and community development
For more information about the field of environmental education, visit the About EE page.
As you know, agriculture is a very dynamic field, one that provides exciting and fast-paced experiences! Hence, teaching agriculture in a high school is the same. It is like no other...
Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
Students at Virginia Tech can add an Environmental Education Option to their B.S. in Natural Resources Conservation, giving students the opportunity to "pursue careers in nature education,...
Students use the land on our campus for teaching and learning through long-term partnerships with both schools and non-profits in the community. You’ll refine your skills from work crews to...
The Agricultural and Extension Education program will prepare you for agricultural teaching, extension, production and technical agriculture positions or other professional employment in government,...
WCU's Experiential and Outdoor Education (EOE) program provides a solid foundation of experiential and classroom education for many types of environmental educators.
Students majoring in Agriculture are provided with a broad education including the physical, biological, and social sciences as well as technical agriculture. Graduates generally enter four diverse...
Center for Environmental Education and Sustainability
The WKU Center for Environmental Education and Sustainability (CEES) offers P-12 teachers a 12-hour endorsement for those who want to be EE leaders in the classroom and their schools. Per...
The earth science education major in the Department of Geosciences at Western Michigan University is designed to provide a basic understanding of subjects that are normally included in a secondary...
The Secondary Education Program is an integral part of the University’s vision to educate, with rigor and compassion, diverse learners who achieve career goals, gain civic literacy, practice...
Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo - Advanced Inquiry Program
The Wildlife Conservation Society has partnered with Miami University's Advanced Inquiry Program to offer an Master of Arts in Teaching in the Biological Sciences. Students work with...
The Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, in partnership with Antioch University New England, offers students the opportunity to earn their Graduate Certificate in Environmental Education...
Woodland Park Zoo has partnered with Miami University's Advanced Inquiry Program to offer an Master of Arts in Teaching in the Biological Sciences. Students work at the zoo with in...
York University offers a Graduate Diploma in Environmental/Sustainability Education, which can be paired with an M.Ed. or Ph.D. The certificate is "designed to provide opportunities...
