Environmental and Climate Education Minor

An environmental and climate education minor provides you with robust environmental literacy, which you will use to interpret scientific data and develop educational programs for a diverse range of audiences, from children to adults.

With the minor’s focus on interpreting scientific data, presenting scientifically accurate information across a variety of formats, and developing engaging educational programs, you will:

• Learn how to develop, teach, and lead environmental programs, outdoor activities, and other projects related to climate and environment
• Develop rich environmental literacy and communication strategies that you can use to easily convey important concepts and information to diverse audiences
• Gain an understanding of major factors and events that have shaped a community’s environmental and climate understanding

An environmental and climate education minor complements many of the majors offered at Hamline. Explore the examples below of majors that could benefit from the knowledge and skills you’ll gain through the minor.

Explore environmental education career paths

Our innovative courses and one-on-one mentoring by faculty will give you the tools to succeed in a variety of jobs, such as:
 

• City planning and development
• Environmental management
• Garden educator
• Museum educator
• Natural resources aide
• Natural resource interpreter
• Outdoor recreation guide
• Outdoor recreation specialist
• Park naturalist
• Water quality educator
• Wildlife care coordinator
• Wildlife educator
• Zoo educator

The environmental and climate education minor is an interdisciplinary minor, meaning courses are taught by faculty members of several departments. You’ll learn about other fields of study and work with faculty outside of your major, including faculty in the following areas: