Department of Environmental Studies, College of the Environment
32-34 credits
Introduction
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.
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Environmental Conservation | Environmental Education/Teaching | Nonprofit leadership | Natural Resource Management | Community Engagement | Conservation Psychology | Environmental Research | Volunteer Management
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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Admissions to the Salmon Enhancement: Community Education Certificate is competitive and space is limited. Applications are reviewed twice a year: 1) mid-October, with internship activities and coursework starting in Winter quarter, and 2) mid-April, with internship activities starting in Summer and coursework starting the following Fall quarter. Applicants should be declared CENV majors and be enrolled in, or have completed, ESCI 225 and ENVS 303 by the time they apply.
To apply, see our website for detailed instructions and deadlines at cenv.wwu.edu/NSEA. Application will include an essay and transcript.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s certificate courses, and supporting courses for certificates.
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