Environmental Education
PARTNERS
Northwest Environmental Education Council
NWEEC offers fee-based environmental science and education training programs for environmental professionals and the general public
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The following provides links to graduate degree programs in various environmental fields available at Washington and Oregon colleges and universities. Because of the breadth of degrees within the environmental professions, this is only a partial list. Additions and corrections should be sent to NWAEP.
Washington
University of Washington (Seattle)
Program on the Environment
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Environmental Health
Biology
Fisheries
Geological Sciences
Urban Design and Planning
Environmental Management Certificate Program
New Environment & Sustainability Certificates - online & in Seattle
University of Washington's Professional & Continuing Education offers hundreds of certificates and courses designed for busy adult learners. Learn online or in the evenings in Seattle or Bellevue. Environmental programs include environmental law and regulation, wetland science management, low impact development, climate change (online), sustainable transportation (online), composting and recycling (online), and more.
UW Certificate in Sustainable Transportation (online) - NEW!
In this online professional program explore the critical concepts and issues inherent in developing a sustainable transportation system, including policies and programs to encourage sustainable practices. The program includes three courses: Transportation Planning, Livable Communities, and Transportation Choices. Approved by the University of Washington's College of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department. Program starts this fall. For more information, visit www.extension.washington.edu or call 888-469-6499.
UW Certificate in Decision Making for Climate Change (online) - NEW!
In this online professional certificate program, you will develop an understanding of the causes of global warming and stay current with the most current thought on the climate change issues. Explore climate change as it relates to government policies, economics, and strategic planning. Learn how to develop and implement an effective response plan. Courses include: Strategic Planning for Adaptation to Climate Change, Climate Literacy, The Business of Mitigating Climate Change, and Policy Responses and Options. Program starts this fall. For more information, visit www.extension.washington.edu or call 888-469-6499.
UW Certificate in The Practice and Policy of Composting, Recycling and Waste Prevention (Online or Classroom/Seattle) - NEW!
In this online professional certificate program, you will look at the policy aspects of composting, recycling and waste prevention as well as the financial, technical, community, and infrastructure aspects. Approved by the University of Washington's College of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department. Program starts this fall. For more information, visit www.extension.washington.edu or call 888-469-6499.
University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education Certificate in Low Impact Development (Seattle) - NEW!
Study the science, policy, design, and maintenance of Low Impact Development (LID) projects in this professional certificate program offered in Seattle. Develop a comprehensive understanding of LID as a process that involves many stakeholders working across public and private sectors, and gain project experience by conducting actual fieldwork. Approved by the University of Washington's College of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department. Program starts this fall. For more information, visit www.extension.washington.edu or call 888-469-6499.
University of Washington (branch)
University of Washington (Bothell): Environmental Science
University of Washington (Tacoma): Environmental Science
Washington State University (Pullman)
College of Engineering and Architecture
College of Sciences
Western Washington University (Bellingham)
Huxley College of Environmental Studies
Central Washington University (Ellensburg)
Evergreen State College (Olympia)
Antioch University (Seattle)
Oregon
Southern Oregon University
Master's of Science degree in Environmental Education
An intensive one to two year field-oriented program leading to a Master's of Science degree in Environmental Education. Students gain an understanding of biological principles, themes, and ideas as well as becoming proficient at interpreting natural phenomena for diverse audiences. Also included in our program, graduate students create and implement a residential environmental education program for local school children at the Deer Creek field station within the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion.
Mt. Hood Community College
Environmental, Health and Safety Program
University of Oregon (Eugene)
Environmental Studies
Community and Regional Planning Program
Oregon State University (Corvallis)
Portland State University (Portland)
Environmental Sciences and Resources
Civil Engineering
Urban and Regional Planning
Watershed Management Professional Program
Environmental Professional Program
Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology (Beaverton)
Environmental & Biomolecular Systems
Professional/Certification Programs
Coastal Training Program (Washington)
Professional Development Programs (UW Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Wetland Science and Management Program (UW Outreach Evening)
Environmental Law and Regulation (UW Outreach Evening)
The House as Architecture (UW Outreach Evening)
UW Department of Environmental Health - Continuing Education Program
Training in Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
SWCA Environmental Consultants offers courses in Natural and Cultural resource management.
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