Environmental Education, University Certificate
The Environmental Education Certificate at Eastern Kentucky University is a 12-hour university certificate that prepares students to design, deliver, and assess environmental education experiences across formal and non-formal settings. Nationally accredited by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), the program emphasizes environmental literacy, sustainability, and student-centered teaching strategies. Through interdisciplinary coursework and field-based learning, students explore environmental issues, develop skills in curriculum design, and engage in applied practice. The certificate is ideal for students pursuing a diversity of careers, including education, natural resources, recreation, and related fields, and complements a variety of majors including biology, geosciences, education, and recreation and park administration.
The Environmental Education Certificate does not lead to teacher certification or to a professional teaching license, although some of these courses can be used towards licensure.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 30.4401
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| BIO 590 | Ecology for Teachers | 3 |
| EMS 561 | Environmental Education Essentials | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose from six hours of the following: | 6 | |
| Recreation and Park Interpretive Services | ||
| Environmental Issues | ||
or GEO 302 | Global Environmental Problems | |
| Advanced Science Pedagogy and Assessment | ||
| Science in the Middle Grades | ||
| Teaching Environmental Education | ||
| Teaching Science in Secondary School | ||
| Special Topics:___ | ||
| Childhood & Nature | ||
Or choose from one three hour co-op or internship program with Natural Areas of the following: | ||
| Applied Learning in Biology | ||
| Applied Learning in History | ||
| Internship | ||
| Applied Learning in Science | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |