Environmental Education Concentration

A concentration in Environmental Education requires foundational coursework in environmental studies and advanced coursework on the theories and practices of teaching and learning as they inform anti-oppressive educational practices. This concentration is ideal for students interested in both formal (e.g., classroom) and informal (e.g., outdoor education) environmental and sustainability education and related graduate-level studies. Through a holistic inquiry approach that includes mindful connection with nature, critical analysis, and community engagement, students in this concentration examine the central position educational systems occupy in promoting a sustainable worldview. The advanced research course must be informed by coursework in the concentration and the internship experience. Additional coursework is required for teacher licensure. 

The environmental education concentration is designed for the undergraduate .... Through social inquiry, critical analysis, and community engagement, education majors will examine the central position educational systems occupy in civic functioning.  

Environmental Education Concentration

A student majoring in education with this concentration must complete a minimum of 12 units, distributed as described below: 

Category: Foundations in Education (one unit)

ONLY ONE UNIT OF FYE OR CC100/120 MAY BE COUNTED TOWARDS THE MAJOR

ED101  Introduction to the K-12 Classroom Culture
ED120  Practicum in Environmental Education (TREE Semester)

Category: Diversity and Equity (one unit)

ED131 Youth Organizing for Social Change
ED200  Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
ED205  Disability and Society
ED222/320  Diversity and Equity in Education (prerequisite: ED101 or CC100/120)
ED225  Critical Foundations of Environmental Education (TREE semester)
ED235  Critical Multicultural Education
ED255  Urban Education
ED280 Sociology of Education

Category: Environmental Studies (two units)

EV126  Aquatic & Terrestrial Ecosystems (TREE Semester)
EV128  Introduction to Global Climate Change
EV145  Environment & Society
EV221 Environmental Inquiry (TREE Semester)

Category: Educational Research (two units)

ED260 Educational Research Design (prerequisite: one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category). This is a two-block course

Category: Psychology (one unit)

ED311 Educational Psychology (prerequisite: COI; ED101 OR ED120 and one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category) Students are strongly encouraged to consult with Dr. Manya Whitaker before taking ED311.

Category: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (one unit)

ED360  Classroom Management (prerequisite: ED101 OR ED120 and one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category)

ED370  Arts Integration: Creating Critical Thinkers and Connected Communities (prerequisite: COI; ED101 OR ED120 and one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category)

ED380  Curriculum and Engaging Pedagogies (prerequisite: ED101 OR ED120 and one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category)

ED385  Developing Environmental & Sustainability Education Curriculum (prerequisite: ED120 and ED225)

ED386  Educational Assessment in a Political Context (prerequisite: ED101 OR ED120 and one class from the Foundation or Diversity and Equity category)

Category: Educational Policy and Reform (one unit)

ED415  Educational Interventions (prerequisite: one Curriculum Course)
ED425  Innovations & Social Justice in Public Education (prerequisite: one Curriculum Course)
ED430  Policy and Politics in American Education (prerequisite: one Curriculum Course)
ED450  Philosophy of Education 

ED455  Education Reform in the 21st Century (prerequisite: one Curriculum Course)

Category: Instructional Methods (one unit)

ED477 Culturally Responsive Teaching and Disciplinary Literacy Methods (prerequisite: ED101 OR ED120, ED311 and COI OR Master of Arts in Teaching candidate). Students must obtain COI no later than first Monday of previous block

Category: Advanced Research (one unit)

ED490 Advanced Research 

Category: Internship in Education (one unit)

ED495  Internship in Education (prerequisite: ED260, ED 311 and COI)

 

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