Program Overview
The Environmental Education program at UNINI equips teachers with the skills to integrate environmental content into basic education, focusing on sustainability, environmental management, and practical applications. It is offered as a distance learning program with a flexible start date, and leads to the "Experto Universitario en EDUCACIÓN AMBIENTAL" degree. Upon completion, graduates are prepared for careers in environmental education, sustainable development projects, and environmental management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Environmental Education program aims to equip teachers with the skills to integrate environmental content into basic education and contribute to the holistic development of individuals. The program focuses on four key areas: conceptual and philosophical foundations, environmental education for sustainability, environmental management towards sustainable development, and national and local experiences. Successful completion leads to the "Experto Universitario en EDUCACIÓN AMBIENTAL" degree, awarded by the enrolling university. The program's general objective is to incorporate an environmental dimension into educational programs. Specific objectives include planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating environmental education projects; reflecting on the importance of environmental education in sustainable development; developing critical thinking for local and global action; working with appropriate concepts, methods, and techniques; understanding the role of environmental education in participatory environmental management; and learning to create eco-friendly curricula.
Outline:
The Environmental Education program consists of 20 credits and takes 6-9 months to complete, depending on the student's dedication. It comprises a module with five subjects, structured to progress from simpler to more complex concepts. The subjects are independent but follow a coherent sequence. Each subject is divided into thematic units or chapters with accompanying printed materials for study. The subjects and their credit allocation are: Conceptual development of the environment and sustainable development (2 credits) The historical evolution of Environmental Education (3 credits) Basic General Concepts of Environmental Education (4 credits) Formal Education (4 credits) Environmental Management and Sustainable Development (4 credits)
Teaching:
The program is distance learning, with no set start date; students can register at any time if spaces are available. The program director is Dr. Eduardo García Villena (Director of the Environmental Area at UNINI).
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers such as:
- Responsible for training workshops in environmental education.
- Environmental technician in city councils. The program emphasizes the importance of environmental education in sustainable development projects and the creation of Local Agenda 21 initiatives. The program's structure is designed to provide a complete perspective of environmental education from the viewpoint of sustainability, covering related multidisciplinary topics.
