What is EE Certification?
The Utah Environmental Education Certification Program establishes high standards for the professional qualifications of environmental educators in Utah. The program was created by a diverse team of experienced Environmental Educators from across the state who worked with representatives from a variety of national organizations to set specific standards of knowledge, skills, and experience that highly qualified Environmental Educators in Utah should be able to demonstrate.
Certified Environmental Educators are those who can demonstrate skills in the following areas:
- Environmental Literacy
- Foundations of Environmental Education
- Program Development and Design
- Program Assessment and Evaluation
- Professional Responsibilities
Why should you apply?
Good for you as an individual
Certification serves as an important step in the professional development of individual educators. In meeting the standards of the program candidates more fully master both the theory and practice of Environmental Education, making them more effective as professionals. Participating in the program can also provide excellent networking opportunities.
Good for the field of Environmental Education
The certification program helps define the knowledge, skills, and ethical standards required to effectively practice Environmental Education and helps to ensure the credibility of the field.
Course Information
We are in the process of updating our EE Certification Program. Registration for this is currently paused. Be sure to check back often for more information.
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