Fundamentals of Environmental Education (Graduate Certificate)
Biodiversity, Community, Conservation, Environmental Impact, Environmental Science, Environmentalism, Outdoor, Sustainability, leadership
Gain the skills to lead sustainability and environmental education initiatives across diverse sectors. With hands-on fieldwork and collaborative projects, you will be prepared for careers in education, conservation, nonprofit leadership and community-based sustainability programs.
The microcertificate program in the fundamentals of environmental education equips you with essential knowledge and practical skills in environmental education, civic engagement and sustainability. Open to both formal and nontraditional educators, the program builds environmental literacy and effective communication strategies for fostering community-based environmental learning.
Program experiences emphasize hands-on, place-based learning that extends beyond the classroom, including analyzing biodiversity in desert and tropical ecosystems and developing environmental education projects that connect science with community priorities. Through interactive fieldwork, case studies and collaborative projects, you strengthen your ability to think critically and address real-world issues such as climate change, water scarcity and biodiversity loss. You engage with community partners to design outreach initiatives, promote sustainable practices and cultivate inclusive approaches to environmental problem-solving that support both ecological integrity and community well-being.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
- College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
10 credit hours
Required Core (10 credit hours)
SCN 502 Environmental Education: Investigating Global Issues (3)
SCN 507 Biomimicry for Sustainable Innovations (3)
SCN 510 Conservation of Biological Diversity (4)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- professional resume
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL® (iBT) or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center, 6.5 on the IELTS or 105 on the Duolingo English test.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling | |
| Session B | Online | Rolling |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling | |
| Session B | Online | Rolling |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling |
Graduates of the fundamentals of environmental education microcertificate program are prepared for careers that integrate education, sustainability and community engagement across diverse settings. Graduates can also apply their skills in emerging roles focused on climate education, sustainable urban development and environmental justice, helping communities advance equitable and sustainable futures. Possible careers include:
- citizen science or public participation coordinator
- community engagement or outreach specialist
- environmental communicator
- environmental education specialist
- environmental educator
- sustainability education or training coordinator
Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice
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AOB 300
GraduateEducation@asu.edu
480-965-5555
Admission deadlines
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
