All students must meet the Requirements for the Certificate of Graduate Study (CGS)
Overview
The 18-credit Certificate of Graduate Study in Education for Sustainability (EFS) provides preK-12, postsecondary, and informal educators as well as those working in museum education, outdoor education, parks and recreation—and other fields where natural and built environments are part of the curriculum—with the knowledge and skills to empower learners in making positive changes in their communities while shifting societies to improve the quality of life for current and for future generations. Designed in partnership with the Shelburne Farms Institute for Sustainable Schools, this certificate features an innovative co-teaching arrangement and scholarship opportunities to reduce costs for graduate students. Students completing this certificate will develop a strong practical and theoretical foundation in action research, transformative education, youth leadership, and education for sustainability. Elective courses provide an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of EFS in the context of food systems, agroecology, community development, and participatory research methods.
Specific Requirements
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STUDIES FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATE STUDY
Completed bachelor’s degree
Completed Graduate College Application
Official transcripts from each college of university where credit has been earned
Three letters of recommendation
MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
18 credits including the following:
| Core Courses | ||
| EDCI 6430 | Fndns in Ed for Sustainability | 3 |
| EDCI 6440 | Mthds in Ed for Sustainability | 3 |
| EDCI 6450 | Trnsfrm Ldrshp Edu for Sustain | 3 |
| EDCI 6460 | Edu for Sustain Inquiry Action | 3 |
| In addition to the core courses, students choose 2 electives (6 credits) from the following list: | ||
| Econ of Sustainable Food Syst | ||
| Community Economic Development | ||
| Inclusive ScienceCommunication | ||
| Food Systems & Science | ||
| Food Systems & Society | ||
| Introduction to Agroecology | ||
| Ecological Foundations of Agro | ||
| PAR & Transdiscipl Agroecology | ||
| Agroecol, Food Sov. & Soc Mov. | ||