Our goal is to prepare a new generation of leaders through rigorous training in natural science, cultural history, instructional methods, curriculum design and nonprofit administration. The program is designed for students aspiring to become leaders in environmental education, field schools, natural resource agencies and public and private schools. We accept a maximum of 10 students per year. Seven-quarter program with graduate courses taught by faculty from the University's College of Environmental Studies, College of Education and the Science Education Group. A professional residency at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center located in the heart of 2.5 million acres of wilderness.
Students acquire hands-on teaching and research experience.
All faculty are experts in their fields of botany, geology, archaeology, ornithology, natural and cultural history, literature and education. Students will apply their learning to the design and implementation of educational programs. Opportunities for research in science, natural history, cultural studies, education and interpretation.