Certificate in Early Childhood Environmental Education
The Certificate in Early Childhood Environmental Education provides an opportunity for students to earn a specially designed 12-credit certificate.
Contact Information
Yash Bhagwanji
Associate Professor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Office Location: ED 47 - 330
Campus: Boca
This certificate's unique focus prepares individuals to develop innovative programs and to guide children's environmental interest. The specialized coursework encompasses foundations of early childhood environmental education to exploring natural habitats and community engagement.
Program Overview
Consult the FAU Course Catalog for course descriptions and other details.
The Certificate in Early Childhood Environmental Education provides an opportunity for students to earn a specially designed 12-credit certificate. This certificate's unique focus prepares individuals to develop innovative programs and to guide children's environmental interest. The specialized coursework encompasses foundations of early childhood environmental education to exploring natural habitats and community engagement.
Advising
An advisor will be assigned upon acceptance into the program.
CORE COURSES – 12 Credits |
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| EEC 4020 Found. of Early Childhood Env. Education |
| EEC 4237 Exploring Natural Habitats as a Curriculum for Young Learners |
| EEC 4404 Comm. Engage. in Early Child. Env. Educ. |
| ELECTIVE--courses list on web page |
How to Apply
Current FAU students and non-students are invited to contact Prof. Bhagwanji (ECEE Program Coordinator) for information and free tuition available for ECEE courses or certificate program. He can be reached at ybhagwan@fau.edu. Preschool and elementary school teachers, school directors, parents, and staff providing services related to fostering children's well-being in healthcare, family, and social services are invited to join our innovative program.
Grant Support
Grant-funded tuition support may be available to students without other sources of financial aid. Current FAU students and new non-degree students may also be eligible for SEEK Scholarship if employed at private and public schools with Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County contracts. Non-degree seeking students may be eligible for grant-funded scholarship, but it is not guaranteed.