Certificate in Environmental Interpretation
San Marcos , United States
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Environmental Sciences | Ecology | Natural Environments and Wildlife
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Environmental Interpretation Certificate program offers a specialized curriculum in physical geography, environmental management, and cultural ecology. Students complete a core course in physical geography and an interpretive environmental geography course, along with electives in natural resource use, environmental management, landscape biogeography, and cultural and political ecology. Graduates are prepared for careers as interpretive guides, public information staff, and other roles in environmental interpretation and education.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Course List:
- GEO 2410: Introduction to Physical Geography (4 hours)
- GEO 4322: Interpretive Environmental Geography (3 hours)
- Select 9 hours from the following:
- GEO 3313: Natural Resource Use and Management
- GEO 4313: Environmental Management
- GEO 4316: Landscape Biogeography
- GEO 4309: Cultural and Political Ecology
Assessment:
Careers:
- Graduates of the Environmental Interpretation Certificate program may pursue careers as:
- Interpretive guides in parks and other tourism venues
- Public information/education staff in resource management agencies
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