Certificate in Educating for Sustainability
Educators are agents for change, and change is needed now. What is required to achieve sustainability is a paradigm shift, one that can be encouraged through progressive education. The goal of educating for sustainability is to teach people how to meet their needs without compromising the environment and future generations. Regardless of your position as an educator, the fundamentals of sustainability can be woven into your curriculum. Help lead a revolutionary shift in thinking and empower an entire generation to choose a healthier, more sustainable future.
This degree is offered by Antioch University’s New England Campus.
Program Overview
Make sustainability your focus as a classroom teacher, curriculum leader, or sustainability coordinator. Whether you teach 3rd-grade or high school history, work in a farm-to-school program or an environmental education center, this program can give you the skills and credentials to be a sustainability leader. This certificate focuses on foundational elements of sustainability: The interdependence of environment, economy, and equity, the historical development of sustainability education, fundamental scientific principles, systems thinking, and community partnerships. You will learn how to incorporate sustainability at any grade level and subject area. This certificate is specifically designed for educators who already have a master’s degree, are not quite ready for a full degree, or desire an engaging, place-based professional learning experience. Its curriculum is an essential part of the first MEd program in the U.S., linking education and sustainability. As educators, we have the opportunity to model sustainability, open our students’ minds to a sustainable future, and guide children and youth to be responsible citizens for community change.
Related Centers and Institutes
Additional Information
This is a 4-semester program that can be completed entirely online. Students can begin in any term and will take 3 credits per semester until completion.
Looking for more than a certificate? Consider an MEd in Educating for Sustainability.
Graduates of the Educating for Sustainability certificate have the capacity to:
- Help others understand sustainability across a variety of contexts.
- Incorporate EFS themes into teaching and classroom practice.
- Integrate EFS curricula with existing learning standards.
- Lead sustainability initiatives in your school community.
- Understand advocacy and leading a project towards sustainability.
Faculty Spotlights
Laura Thomas, MEd
Core Faculty
Alison Henry
Teaching Faculty
Claire Stanley
Adjunct Faculty
Meg Chittenden
Adjunct Faculty
Admission
Education Programs at Antioch University New England value colleagueship and strong learning communities. We offer a 10% discount for 3 or more students from the same school or school district who attend any of our AUNE Education MEd or Certificate programs at the same time. Specific limitations and conditions apply. You can find more information here.
How to Apply
- Complete the online admissions application, including:
- Essay questions, admissions, and program-specific
- Resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
- Non-refundable $50 application fee
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities where you earned a degree or certificate.
- Email transcripts to [email protected] or
- Mail to Office of Admissions Antioch University New England 40 Avon Street Keene NH 03431-3516
- Two letters of recommendation are required from people who are in a position to evaluate your professional or academic work. The person making the recommendation may not be related to you.
- There are additional requirements for International applicants and applicants without a Bachelor’s degree.
- Interview with a faculty member of the department to which you seek entry if selected. This can be in person, by phone, or via Skype.
- Master’s and Certificate Programs do not require the GRE or any other standardized test for admissions. We consider all of your application materials and evaluate your academic potential in a variety of ways.
Official transcripts should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the Office of Admissions Antioch University New England 40 Avon Street Keene, New Hampshire 03431-3516. All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned.
Application Deadlines
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer | May 1 |
| Fall | August 15 |
| Spring | December 1 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
A college education is an investment in your future. Let us help you understand the costs and explore the resources available to help make your college education even more affordable. The majority of AUNE students finance their education through some form of financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public, and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants – are right for you. Our staff is here to help you so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program at AUNE.
Cost
| Foundations of Education (Experienced Educators) Certificates | Tuition Cost per Credit | Total Program Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Based Learning / Critical Skills Certificate | $816 | 15 |
| Educating for Sustainability Certificate | $816 | 12 |
| Place-based Education Certificate | $816 | 12 |
| Nature-Based Early Childhood Education Certificate | $816 | 12 |
| Mindfulness for Educators Graduate Certificate | $816 | 9 |
| Integrated STEAM Education Certificate | $816 | 15 |
| Certificate in Teaching and Learning | $816 | 15 |
| Certificate in Dyslexia Studies | $816 | 18 |
| Certificate in Reggio Emilia Approach | $816 | 18 |
| Certificate in Transformative Education | $816 | 9 |
| Certificate in Trauma Informed Education | $816 | 18 |
| View the Cost of Attendance Components | ||
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