Education with Emphasis in Environmental Education
Why this program?
You are deeply committed to the environment. You are eager to help immerse people in the natural world, to deepen their appreciation and respect, and to adopt best protective measures in their lives. If you already have a background in education, environmental sciences, or social justice work, this is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and specialize.
What can you do with this degree?
Our graduates work for organizations, cities, governmental agencies, public lands, non-profits, camps, mental health programs, and public and private schools. Graduates go onto pursue careers that require in-depth knowledge in environmental education and communication, such as:
- City or District Coordinator of Outdoor Education
- Environmental Educator
- Curriculum Designer
- Environmental Education Consultant
- Program Manager for Outdoor Education
- Climate and Environment Advocate
- National or State Park Systems
- Conversation Field
- Earn a certificate in Environmental Education, NAEE Certified
What will this program look like?
Asynchronous and bioregional by design, our program allows you to earn your degree while you stay at home and work with your communities. Prepare to lead instruction for many types of learners, grow programs, and build curriculum that addresses urgent environmental challenges. Our uniquely decolonizing perspective centers around Indigenous knowledges of the environment, accessibility in the outdoors, and connecting environmental education with broader justice work. Specialize in areas such as urban environmental programming, early childhood, adult learners, social and emotional learning and mental health, climate advocacy, or program leadership. For unique hands-on experience, work in one of our field stations in Kino Bay, Mexico, Tucson, AZ*, and Maasailand, in Kenya.
Students have the option of getting involved with Americorps.
Key Program Information
Delivery Method
Online
Number of Credits
36
Cost Per Credit
$598
Completed Fall 2024 Application Deadline
Friday, August 9, 2024
Orientation
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Admissions & Apply
- The graduate Department of Education offers students the opportunity to pursue a Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis Environmental Education, a certificate in Environmental Education, or an accelerated Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Environmental Education (4+1). Emphasis in all programs will be placed upon the nurturing of highly qualified, innovative, critically thinking, “thought” leaders within the field of EE.
- The program promotes best practices in the field recognizing the myriad of benefits when pedagogy is experiential, student-centered, and place-based in the surrounding human and biological communities. Not only does the environment inherently sustain all life on Earth, our personal and cultural identities are often tied to the landscapes around us as well.
- Environmental Education is a lifelong learning practice and interdisciplinary approach that helps individuals and communities learn more about their own landscapes and cultivate the knowledge, skills, relationships, and efficacy to address local and global environmental issues.
- A social justice framework prepares you to secure social, emotional, and academic success.
- The M.A. ED. in Environmental Education (MAEEE) program is accredited by the NAAEE (North American Association for Environmental Education).
- The Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Environmental Education is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission has approved Prescott College to offer all of its degree titles via distance education.
Careers & Opportunities
Career Pathways
Education MA, Emphasis in Environmental Education degree leads to so many possibilities. Here are just a few:
- City or District Coordinator of Outdoor Education
- Environmental Educator
- Curriculum Writer
- Environmental Education Consultant
- Outdoor Programmer for Children
- Climate and Environment Advocate
Career Planning
Our Career Services team works with you to map out a plan that works for your goals and your life. There are many ways to get where you’re going, and we’ve seen it all!
Are you interested in being part of our community?
One thing we all have in common is our passion – passion for helping others, passion for the environment, passion for social justice and a passion for a different kind of learning experience.