The undergraduate minor in Environmental Education is offered to students interested in building environmental literacy (environmental knowledge, attitudes, skills & behaviors) among pre-K through adult audiences. This minor may be right for you if you are interested in careers in informal science education (e.g., in museums or aquaria), environmental interpretation (e.g., parks and nature centers), formal K- 12 education, or any other career that involves connecting people with the environment. The minor is designed to give an opportunity to make substantial progress toward the NC Environmental Education Certification program, a certification listed as a requirement (or working towards) for positions within many parks and informal science education facilities, and recognized and favored nationally by many museums, aquaria, and nature centers.
Application for admission to any University minor program is now available via MyPack Portal. Admission will be based upon the student's academic record, and in most cases no longer requires departmental review. To apply to the Environmental Education minor, go to Add a Minor. Students will be notified on a rolling basis. Once accepted into the Environmental Education Minor, students will be able to sign up for Minor courses. A limited number of minor seats will be reserved in the courses on the minor list.