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Outdoor Education

Undergraduate Certificate

Leave the desk behind. Make a career doing what you love and where you do it best — teach others how to connect and appreciate the great outdoors.

UND's Outdoor Education Certificate is designed to develop diverse, engaged and capable outdoor educators and leaders able to meet demands in the field among various employers.

Program type:
Certificates/Programs - Undergraduate
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
1 to 2 years
Credit hours:
9
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Why get a certificate in outdoor education?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

The Certificate in Outdoor Education provides students with a highly impactful opportunity to develop competency in instructing in outdoor settings dealing with environmental topics.

UND's Outdoor Education Certificate provides students with important credentials for diverse educative and outdoor settings and environments, from formal schools to parks and nature centers. Schools, nature centers, environmental learning centers, zoos, environmental non-profits, and governmental agencies all have needs concerning environmental education and fostering sustainability and stewardship.

This certificate is an excellent complement for students studying:

  • Education
  • Fish and wildlife
  • Biology
  • Environmental studies
  • Atmospheric sciences

Outdoor Education Certificate at UND

  • You will have a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities available in the field of outdoor education, with emphasis on nature-based learning, outdoor education methodology, environmental education practice and environmental interpretation.

  • You will have opportunities to work with the newly established UND Learning Gardens Project, work with schools and local environmental learning centers such as Agassiz Environmental Learning Center and participate in regional organizations and conferences, such as the Heartland Region of National Association for Interpretation and the Place-based Educators Network.

  • You will be immersed in a variety of outdoor education settings and fields in each class.

  • There is increasing recognition of the need for ecologically literate citizens and environmental educators like you can help foster this literacy in schools and informal settings.

  • You can meet students with like minds by joining the UND Environmental Restoration Club, Students for Sustainability, or The Wildlife Society.

  • You will have the opportunity to take Outdoor Education Methods (OLEE 271) as a study abroad course in Belize.

Outdoor Education Certificate Courses

OLEE 271. Outdoor Education Methods. 3 Credits.

Learn about the theories, philosophies, and methods of outdoor education for diverse learners in outdoor settings, with a focus on experiential and place-based learning. On demand.

OLEE 362. Foundations of Environmental Education. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the theories, philosophies, and methods of environmental education in formal educational settings and development of competencies for exploring environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and taking actions to improve the environment through educational processes. On demand.

OLEE 470. Environmental Interpretation. 3 Credits.

Learn about the principles, methods, and materials of interpretive naturalist programs for heritage and recreational agencies. Emphasis is placed on obtaining practical experience in developing interpretive materials and programs. On demand.

Leaders in Education

UND students are prepared to be leaders in their field to motivate future generations.

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Further your education

  • Outdoor Leadership and Environmental Education Minor
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