Environmental Education Certificate

Developed in consultation with educators in both formal and non-formal settings, the Environmental Education certificate program is a mix of introductory environmental education concepts, teaching methodology and best practices, issues and actions in environmental education, and a broad selection of content specific courses.

Program overview

Combine new technologies with experiential learning, reflection and synthesis, enabling you and your students to link global issues and local environments. 

Design a program that meets your teaching and public education needs while maintaining the rigor and innovation of Hamline coursework. There are no entrance tests or timelines for completion.  

Courses

10 credits are required for the Environmental Education certificate.  

Course scheduling is flexible. Courses are offered on campus, at your site, or online. Coursework may include study in ecology, natural history, teaching methods, field biology, and geology.

View a list of courses 

CERTIFICATE COMPLETION 

If you believe you have completed all of the requirements of the Environmental Education certificate, please contact gcs@hamline.edu to request your printed certificate. Your transcript will be evaluated and your accounts checked for holds. We cannot issue certificates to people with financial holds on their accounts. Certificates are processed monthly and you can expect to receive it within four to six weeks after your request. In your request, please provide the following information: name as you would like it printed on the certificate, student ID, month and year of completion, and the mailing address where you like the certificate sent. Congratulations on your hard work!