Environmental & Sustainability Education Certificate – Wolf Ridge

Intro

Educating the next generation of environmental leaders is essential to long term sustainability efforts. This certificate will give you a solid foundation in educational techniques that can be used to inform others about the many actions that are currently being taken to save our natural environments and combat climate change. Communicating the fragility of our ecosystem is the first step in building a healthier, more sustainable future.

Program Overview

Take advantage of Antioch University New England’s partnership with Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center by earning a Certificate in Environmental & Sustainability Education through courses taken at Wolf Ridge.

This certificate is designed for people who are interested is having real impacts on the sustainability practices of organizations and businesses, as well as the general public.

Degree Requirements

Coursework

Coursework involves 12 credits in community ecology, environmental education, and field techniques, along with an internship to apply these skills in a professional setting. All courses are delivered at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in northern Minnesota. This certificate can be completed in two semesters (10 months.)

This certificate may be applied as credits towards the Master of Science degree in Environmental Studies at Antioch University New England.

Certificate Requirements

• ESC 5500 Community Ecology: Natural History of Lake Superior (3)
• ESE 5020 Foundations of Environmental Education & Sustainability (3)
• ESE 5470 EE Methods: Nature Teaching and Learning (3)
• ESE 6960 Internship & Seminar (3)