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.
Lehigh’s undergraduate minor in sustainable development is catered toward students of any discipline who are interested in helping solve the triple bottom line challenge of their generation:...
Students interested in teaching science in secondary schools (grades 7-12) obtain a degree in the content area they wish to teach (coursework in the content area is supplemented by seven courses in...
The EKU Center for Environmental Education (CEE) offers P-12 teachers a 12-hour endorsement for those who want to be EE leaders in the classroom and their schools. The program has received NAAEE...
The MAT - Secondary Earth Science Concentration, leading to initial teaching certification in Earth and Space Science grades 6-12, is a full-time 47 hour program. The program is designed for a...
Elon University offers two minors for environmental educators, including one on adventure based learning. Paired with a degree from the School of Education, these can lead to a degree teaching...
Students planning to teach may obtain licensure for geography and earth science by completing a geography major and 24 semester hours in earth science, including geology, oceanography, astronomy, and...
Established in 1863 as Kansas State Normal School, Emporia State University is the first public institution in Kansas charged with preparing teachers, and The Teachers College continues the legacy of...
Lehigh’s undergraduate major and minor in earth and environmental sciences expose students to the fundamentals in environmental science, geology, and ecology, all in the context of a modern...
As one of the oldest in the nation, the undergraduate Environmental Science program offers a modern introduction to the environmental sciences. The challenging background enables students to...
The Environmental Studies program at Ferrum College is more than just science! This interdisciplinary program challenges students to think critically to explore solutions to current environmental...
FAU's College of Education offers a variety of environmental education programs. They include three undergraduate and graduate programs as well as a fully-online certificate in Early Childhood EE.
Minor in Environmental Education for majors within the Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences. Minor not available to environmental studies majors.
The environmental studies major is designed to prepare students for the rapidly expanding and dynamic possibilities for jobs related to the critical environmental issues facing our planet.
The MA Environmental Studies program is intended for those working in the environmental field, translating scientific results to best practices in management, policy, and education. Its design...
Florida Tech's M.S. in Environmental Education curriculum follows NAAEE's guidelines and offers graduate level coursework for students interested in formal and nonformal environmental...
Georgia College's 15 credit hour Outdoor Education Minor gives students the skills and theoretical background to teach or work in outdoor environments and may be useful when paired with...
Merry Lea is a natural sanctuary located near Wolf Lake, Indiana. Management of the center is guided by a Christian theology of earthkeeping. Most of the habitats found in Northeastern Indiana...
Sustainability and Environmental Education Department
Goshen College's 11-month Master of Arts in EE, held at the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, offers the classroom and practical experiences needed for professionals who...
Goucher College's Center for People, Politics, and Markets offers three post-baccalaureate certificates:Climate Change EducationEnvironmental Communication and CollaborationEnvironmental...
