Environmental Education and Outreach

Undergraduate

About the Program

Turn your passion for nature into action! If you love the environment
and want to make a real difference, this major is for you. You’ll explore
topics like climate change, conservation and sustainability while
learning how to inspire others through public speaking, creative
communication and hands-on outreach. Picture yourself working
at zoos, nature centers, non-profits or even government agencies.
Whether you dream of teaching kids about wildlife or helping
businesses go green, this major equips you with the knowledge and
skills to become a powerful changemaker for our planet.

Kirkelldel Biological Preserve

Located two miles from campus on Pine Lake, Kirkelldel has five habitat types and broad biological diversity, serving as an outdoor classroom for a range of science classes and research projects.

Pair with Teaching Pathway

If you want to teach in a formal K-12 setting, pairing the environmental education and outreach major with UOlivet’s Teaching Pathway is a great option! Ask about the Teaching Pathway.

Courses in the Program

SCI 104 - Interpreting the Natural World
SCI 131 - Foundations of Environmental Education and Outreach
SCI 210 - Physical and Earth Science Elementary Teachers
SCI 350 - Gender, Race and Science
SCI 407 - Environmental Issues: Analysis and Action

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