Online Microcertificate in Fundamentals of Environmental Education
Turn your passion for nature into a profession. Arizona State University’s online microcertificate in fundamentals of environmental education gives you the skills to design and deliver environmental learning experiences across schools, parks, museums, nonprofits and community organizations. Through field-based projects and applied coursework, you’ll learn to translate environmental science into meaningful, accessible programs for diverse audiences.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/20/2026
Total classes: 3
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 10
What you’ll learn in this environmental education certificate
What is a microcertificate?
A microcertificate is a graduate certificate that takes 9-14 credit hours to complete and offers a seamless pathway to quickly gain expertise in a targeted area. You may also be able to apply the credits you earn from a microcertificate toward a graduate degree. Speak with an enrollment coach for more information.
Environmental education training courses
The curriculum for this certificate blends environmental science content with educational theory and hands-on practice. You’ll examine biodiversity, sustainability and ecological systems through a science-based lens. The program also explores how environmental education operates across settings ranging from classrooms to nature centers and zoos, so you can develop the skills to design and deliver programs for diverse audiences. Coursework draws from ongoing faculty-led initiatives in environmental education, community engagement and experiential learning.
Boost your education career readiness
Graduates of ASU’s environmental education certificate are prepared for entry-level and early-career roles across education, conservation, sustainability and community engagement. The program’s applied approach, combining field investigations, curriculum design and community-based projects, gives you practical credentials for roles in formal and non-formal learning settings. Career paths include but are not limited to:
Faculty engaged in environmental education research
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.
Faculty engaged in environmental education research
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 must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the 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.
