MAEd: Natural Science and Environmental Education Program Details
Hamline’s master’s program is accredited through the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and is one of only a handful of universities worldwide to hold this prestigious distinction. As a student in Hamline’s program, this means you will be enrolled in coursework that has been recognized as some of the most relevant, professionally appropriate, and rigorous in the field of environmental education.
Required Courses (24 credits):
- GED 8200 Understanding Learning (2 credits)
- GED 8210 Investigating Contemporary and Critical Issues in Education (2 credits)
- GED 8220 Policy, Leadership, and Advocacy for Educators (4 credits)
- NSEE 8110 Foundations in Natural Science and Environmental Education (4 credits)
- NSEE 8130 Environment and Society (4 credits) OR NSEE 8120 Earth Systems: Biomes (4 credits)*
- GED 8400 Research Design (4 credits)
- GED 8490: Capstone Project or GED 8495: Capstone Thesis (4 credits)
* Denotes courses available during summer term only, on campus
Elective Courses (10 credits):
In choosing elective courses, students may select concentration areas, which include:
- Nature-based early learning
- Sustainability education
- Place-based education
- Other area with approval of the program chair/coordinator
Elective credit courses are typically courses in Science Education (SCED) or Environmental Education (ENED).
Transfer Credits
Up to five semester credits of graduate
coursework from an outside institution or up to 10 credits of graduate
coursework from Hamline taken before admission may be used to fulfill
elective requirements.
Learning Outcomes
The purpose of learning outcomes at
Hamline University is to ensure that our mission and values are realized
in what our graduating students know, value, and can do. View all
learning outcomes for Natural Science and Environmental Education.