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.
Environmental Studies majors at Green Mountain College can choose to concentrate in a number of different fields—policy, philosophy, science, education, communication, and many more—but...
It would be hard to find an education program that devotes more time and expertise in developing your skills as an educator. Your teachers are your mentors, and by the time you graduate, you will...
Hamline University's 2-year, online Master of Arts in Education: Natural Science and Environmental Education aims to develop the leadership capabilities of environmental educators and...
The new interdisciplinary major in Environment, Sustainability and Society (ENSS) combines classes in the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences to offer students a broad base of study....
The BA/MA program in Adolescent Earth Science Education leads to initial certification as a teacher in New York State.The undergraduate programs in adolescent education are designed to prepare...
The Agricultural Studies Program's agricultural education program prepares students for licensure in secondary or middle school settings (5-12). Huntington University is one of only two...
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Earth & Environmental Systems
The purpose of this program is to deliver a multidisciplinary education with environmental geosciences as a foundation while also drawing upon existing courses from a diverse array of campus programs...
The Environmental Health (EH) program at Illinois State University develops professionals who work to ensure public and environmental health. The Environmental Health program offers both a major and...
The University offers a bachelor of arts (B.A.) in environmental geoscience that prepares students for careers in non-profit organizations, government offices, and private companies engaged in...
The University offers a bachelor of arts (B.A.) and a bachelor of science (B.S.) in geography and sustainability that prepares students for careers in areas such as environmental consulting,...
The Science Education Program prepares students for licensure to teach in middle school, junior high, and high school. The program leads to teaching licensure in one or more of the following areas:...
The Environmental and Sustainability Studies B.A. is part of the Integrated Program in the Environment. It is offered jointly by the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Public and...
Environmental Science provides an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental systems. The magnitude and complexity of environmental problems are creating a...
IslandWood Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
Graduate Program - Education for Environment & Community
In partnership with University of Washington – Seattle, IslandWood offers a 10-month Graduate Certificate Program based on our 250-acre forested campus on Bainbridge Island, WA. Through...
Keene State’s earth/space science program is designed to prepare students to teach earth/space science in grades 7-12. Students take courses in geology, meteorology, astronomy, chemistry,...
Are you interested in shaping our common environmental future? Would you like to help organizations become more sustainable, collect field data that informs relevant environmental decisions, or...
Students in Kent State's Park Management program have gone on to careers in organizations like the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and Outward Bound. Per their website, "the...
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at Kutztown University provides specialized training for students to prepare for employment as environmental scientists or for graduate studies in the...
Lakehead University at Thunder Bay offers a Bachelor's and Master's degree in for those interested in delivering outdoor, sustainability, and environmental education programs. Learn more...
