College of Natural Resources Environmental Education and Interpretation Certificate

Graduate Level Certificate

If you have an interest in teaching others about the environment and want to receive more training, this certificate, which can be done online or in-person, is for you. Teachers, non-formal and informal educators, and anyone who works with natural resources could benefit from earning their Environmental Education and Interpretation Certificate.

The courses required for this certificate can also be applied towards our online Master of Natural Resources. Visit www.uwsp.edu/mnr for details or contact Becca Franzen (becca.franzen@uwsp.edu) 

Eligibility

The professional/graduate certificate is available to the public and current UW-Stevens Point Master’s program students. 

Courses

Requirements: 12 credits.

• NRES 701: Readings in Environmental Education, 3 cr. or NRES 501: Foundations of Environmental Education I, 3 cr.
• NRES 767: Fundamentals of Natural and Cultural Interpretation, 3 cr. or NRES 568: Oral Interpretation Methods, 3 cr.
• NRES 705: Environmental Issues Investigation and Action, 3 cr.
• NRES 772: Natural Resources Leadership and Communication, 3 cr. or NRES 771: Introduction to Natural and Social Science Research, 3 cr.

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Undergraduate Level Certificate

If you have an interest in education, communication, and/or natural resources this certificate is for you! Contact the CNR Student Success Center for more details at cnrssc@uwsp.edu 

Eligibility

The Environmental Education and Interpretation Undergraduate Certificate is available to all undergraduate students not minoring or majoring in Resource Management: Environmental Education and Interpretation or Resource Management: Wildlife Education.

Courses

This certificate consists of 12-14 credits. You must maintain a 2.25 GPA minimum in these courses. 

Required, 9-10 credits

• NRES 301: Foundations of Environmental Education I, 3 cr. OR NRES 370: Introduction to Environmental Studies and Environmental Education, 3 cr.
• NRES 368: Oral Interpretation Methods, 3 cr.
• NRES 374: Environmental Interpretation Practicum, 3 cr. OR NRES 376: Environmental Education Practicum, 4 cr.

Electives, 3-4 credits

• NRES 281 – Introduction to Recreation and Parks, 3 cr. 
• NRES 302 – Foundations of Environmental Education II, 1 cr.
• NRES 305 – Inclusive Practices for Outdoor Professionals, 2 cr.
• NRES 369 – Interpretive Media, 4 cr. OR NRES 478 – Environmental Issues Investigation and Action, 3 cr.