Salmon Enhancement: Community Education

The Salmon Enhancement: Community Education Certificate provides the training and experience needed for College of the Environment students to apply a variety of skills toward community education and engagement in environment and sustainability. Throughout the two-year program, students engage in courses for an in-depth look at human and environmental systems interactions and the importance of practices, curricula, and interpretation while also participating in hands-on practicum work through paid internships with the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) a local salmon recovery organization.

Why Consider a Salmon Enhancement: Community Education Certificate?

Do you care about the health of our planet, and a caring community that supports a sustainable future? Are you interested in environmental education, interpretation, and environmental studies research? Do you want to learn more about careers in community-based environmental education? Are you looking for work experience with a local environmental nonprofit dedicated to community-based action? Consider this certificate in Salmon Enhancement: Community Education.

Environmental Conservation | Environmental Education/Teaching | Nonprofit leadership | Natural Resource Management | Community Engagement | Conservation Psychology | Environmental Research | Volunteer Management

• The Application for Admission
• $70 non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts (an official transcript evaluation from an approved organization may also be required)
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Declaration of Financial Responsibility
• An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals