Environmental education and science communication
Certificate, graduate
Turn research into engagement
The environmental education and science communication graduate certificate program is designed for motivated Ph.D./M.S. students who wish to diversify their skill set and broaden the impact of their graduate work.
This interdisciplinary program integrates coursework in environmental education, science communication and related fields, preparing graduates for career advancement in education, outreach and public engagement within environmental and scientific organizations.
Overview
Turn your research into connection and action
Application information
Applicants for the environmental education and science communication graduate certificate program must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: no references required
- Other requirements: No
Program availability
Semester intake: Summer, Fall, Spring
- Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
Deadlines: General application deadlines
For more information, check the Graduate Certificate page.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Program Coordinator, McCall Field Campus: Leslie Dorsey, ldsorsey@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Tuition and fees
Find in-depth information about this certificate, including tuition, housing, meals and insurance.
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, visit Financial Aid.
Contact ldorsey@uidaho.edu to learn more about your specific costs for the certificate.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are already enrolled in a graduate degree program.
- Want to enhance your degree by gaining powerful hands-on experiences.
- Are excited to join a collaborative community of diverse learners.
- See your future as part of a professional network of scientists, researchers and leaders.
Graduate residents at the McCall Field Campus gain valuable professional experience and skills through coursework and a hands-on, field-based teaching practicum.
The practicum is conducted outdoors year-round, requiring graduate students to be prepared for all weather conditions. As part of the program, students will use Ponderosa State Park, which surrounds the McCall Field Campus, as their outdoor classroom.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,921 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers
$82,694 - Environmental Restoration Planners
$85,591 - Natural Sciences Managers
$152,874 - Conservation Scientists • Park Naturalists
$76,552 - Biological Technicians
$49,255
* Career data provided by Lightcast.