Online Graduate Certificate in Environmental Education
Arizona State University’s online graduate certificate in environmental education prepares you to safeguard and manage the environment. This certificate facilitates connections between actionable research findings and on-the-ground practices, creating collaborative spaces where stakeholders work together to address environmental issues over time.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 5
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 15
What is environmental education?
Will my certificate say "online"?
No, Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas don’t specify whether you earn them online or in person. All certificates, diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Environmental education courses
The core coursework increases environmental literacy and fosters community leadership strategies. It also encourages critical thinking, problem-solving and systemic thinking in conjunction with sustainable practices. As you progress in the certificate, you’ll be encouraged to explore the outdoors and develop an understanding of your environment.
The jobs an environmental education certificate prepares you for
Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with an Arizona Association for Environmental Education certificate and prepared for a variety of career paths. These can range from education centers and environmental education organizations coordinating eco-advocacy activities to institutions compiling environmental research. Specific career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Learn from leading faculty in environmental education
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Learn from leading faculty in environmental education
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
How to apply
Applicants to the graduate certificate in environmental education must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Join one of the best colleges of education in the nation
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of educators and the performance of education systems. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
