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Find general information about distance education opportunities in Environmental Education in the following links.

Distance Education resources specifically focused on inservice and pre-service training for teachers as well as classroom resources, can be found at Distance Education- Teachers.


Environmental Communication for Behavior Change ~ Online    
January 13 - February 22, 2009 ~ Online

Duke Environmental Leadership (DEL) Program

Instructor: Brian Day, Executive Director of NAAEE

This course provides environmental professionals with an introduction to the strategies and tools of environmental communication that effectively lead to changes in behavior. The environmental social marketing tools gained will benefit all practicing environmental professionals faced with the challenge of changing behaviors. Register online or email email del@nicholas.duke.edu.
The URL is: http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/del/continuinged/envc...

EETAP Fall Courses ~ Online    
Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation (AEEPE): September 8 - December 5, 2008 ~ Online

This 13-week course is designed to assist environmental educators and natural resource professionals in evaluating their education programs. $200 scholarships are offered to participants that are EE leaders and/or responsible for an EE program.



Fundamentals of Environmental Education (FEE): September 8 - November 28, 2008 ~ Online

A 12-week online course is appropriate for classroom teachers and for nonformal educators who work with students and/or teachers. It provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate quality environmental education into their instruction. $200 scholarships are offered to state EE leaders.



Leadership Development in Natural Resources: Strategic Planning and Implementation: September 22 - November 21, 2008 ~ Online

Learn how to develop successful strategic planning and implementation models, processes, and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on managing the strategic planning process to build the capacity of organizations to provide effective environmental education programs.



Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences (MEER): September 2 - November 6, 2008 ~ Online

This 10-week course is designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills needed to make EE relevant to culturally diverse audiences. Through this course participants will broaden their perspective of EE to encompass interests and issues of concern to culturally diverse audiences, assess barriers to participation among these audiences, and apply cultural competency skills in building relationships and partnerships with members of an audience they intend to work with in the future. $200 scholarships are offered to participants that are EE leaders and/or responsible for an EE program.



Contact Angela Lemar (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu) for a registration form.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx

Live, Electronic Field Trip - MonarchLIVE    
Begins with October 10 kickoff and continues throughout the 2008-09 school-year.

Experience this spectacular natural phenomena where millions of monarchs migrate thousands of miles from Canada and the United States to overwinter in the mountain peaks in states of Mexico and Michoacán in Mexico. MonarchLIVE is a distance-learning adventure, that follows the annual migration of monarch butterflies with six electronic field trips during the school year, including two Web casts and broadcasts in February 2009 from the monarch butterflies’ overwintering habitat in Mexico. The electronic field trips will be available by Webcast or through a satellite downlink.
The URL is: http://monarch.pwnet.org

Environmental Communication for Behavior Change ~ Online    
January 16 - February 25, 2007 ~ Online

Registration deadline: December 28, 2006

This course provides environmental professionals with a practical introduction to the strategies, methods and tools of environmental communication that effectively lead to changes in behavior. The field-based skills and environmental social marketing tools gained through this course will benefit all practicing environmental professionals faced with the challenge of changing behaviors. This course is taught entirely from a distance using online and telecommunication technologies. The course is taught by Brian Day, Executive Director of the North American Association for Environmental Education, who has over 30 years of experience in the field of environmental communication, and is facilitated by the Duke Environmental Leadership Program (del@nicholas.duke.edu; 919-613-8082).
The URL is: http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/del/continuinged/envc...

Astronomy from the Ground Up ~ Online    
January - February, 2007

Thanks to support from the National Science Foundation, this workshop is completely free. Requires an e-mail account, high-speed internet connection, five-six hours per week for three weeks, plus a commitment to implementing and logging activities over the next year. Offered by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) in collaborhation with the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory.

Contact: afgu@astrosociety.org
The URL is: http://astrosociety.org/afgu/distance.html

Online Master's Degree Info Sessions    
Environmental professionals can now earn a Master of Environmental Management at Duke University online. Learn more about this innovative, online program by attending one of the following information sessions from 6:00-7:30 p.m. EST.

November 13 ~ Durham, NC

December 11 ~ Washington, DC

December 13 ~ Virtual session

RSVP: del@nicholas.duke.edu
The URL is: http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/del/

Environmental Science Program, University of Idaho      
This site a useful starting point for a student interested developing skills in environmental science. Environmental Science degrees are available by interactive compressed video, the internet, traditional video, independent study and live courses.
The URL is: http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/envs/

Guide to distance learning colleges and accredited online degrees    
Provides information and advice about online education and distance learning degrees. Information listed by program type. Also offers links to online college courses.


The URL is: http://www.distance-learning-college-guide.com

About Online Degrees    
The Online Degree Website provides information on options for online degrees and distance learning.
The URL is: http://www.aboutonlinedegree.org/

Open Online Education    
Online community for online distance learners; the site provides various resources for learners and also the site hosts forums.
The URL is: http://www.ooen.net/

Fundamentals of EE Course ~ Online    
September 11 – November 17, 2006 ~ Online

10-week EETAP online course about the fundamentals of environmental education is appropriate for both classroom teachers and for non-formal educators who work with students and/or teachers. All students are eligible for the in-state tuition rate and 3 undergrad or grad credits from the Univ. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point or take the course as a non-credit workshop.
The URL is: http://www.eetap.org/html/online_ee_courses.php

Design for E-Learning Course ~ Online    
Registration Deadline: February 17, 2006

February 20 - May 31, 2006 ~ Online

The Design for E-Learning: An E-Learning Course will explore the

principles, theories, and paradigms of distance education; review technology issues and demonstrate design, development and assessment methodologies. Credit available through University of Alaska Anchorage.

Contact: Sandi Sturm ssturm@creative-conservation.com or

907-373-7374
The URL is: http://www.creative-conservation.com/designinfford...

Uncover Global Mystery Classes ~ Online    
Free 10-week Geography Project Starts January 31, 2005 ~ Online

Teachers and students in grade 4-12 classrooms are invited to participate this winter/spring in Journey North’s Mystery Class project in which students try to find ten secret classes “hiding” around the globe. On this inspiring ten-week journey, young geographers must use reasoning, graphing, and research skills to pinpoint exact locations of the mystery classes. Students develop a deep grasp of important concepts as they puzzle them out in real time as the project unfolds over two and a half months.
The URL is: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/mclass/About.html...

Accredited Online University    
Source for distance learning and online programs as well as offline college degrees, programs and

courses.
The URL is: http://www.accredited-online-university.com

Alternative Energy Store - 'Alt E University'    
Free online seminars on how solar and wind power systems works, how to design your own, and many other useful seminars on renewable energy.
The URL is: http://www.AltEnergyStore.com/cart/university/inde...

American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC)      
ADEC is a distance education consortium of state universities and land grant colleges. Lists degrees and programs in the environmental and natural resources area.
The URL is: http://deal.unl.edu/

CNR certificates    
The College of Natural Resources at the University of Idaho offers an online certificate in restoration ecology. The Restoration Ecology Certificate consists of five senior level and graduate courses (12 credits total) and covers such integrated subjects as general restoration ecology, social and human dimensions of restoration ecology, aquatic restoration, and fire ecology.
The URL is: http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/cnr/certificates/

Comprehensive list of websites offering    
Distance Learning Degrees to suit all your educational needs.
The URL is: http://www.shariahprogram.ca/links/distancelearnin...

Creative Conservation    
Designers and developers of distance education in Alaska. Learn how to design and develop outreach programs to reach your intended audience.
The URL is: http://www.creative-conservation.com/

Degree Info    
Degree Info is a distance learning and online learning discussion group and information portal.
The URL is: http://www.degreeinfo.com/index.html

Degrees and More    
We provide a convenient directory of online universities, colleges & schools offering accredited career training & degree programs in many fields, including environmental engineering, wildlife & forestry conservation & more. All schools provide free information upon request.
The URL is: http://www.degreesandmore.com

Distance Learning Degree Programs    
Your best source for career and online degree information
The URL is: http://www.mvalue.com/online-degrees.htm

Distance Learning Resource Network      
DLRN provides distance education information for the growing number of schools, colleges, and universities that use distance learning.
The URL is: http://www.dlrn.org/

Diversified Information & Assistance NEtwork (DIANE)    
DIANE "uses digital public telephone network and interactive video/multimedia computer technologies to support cooperative electronic alliances in education, community service and economic development." See Radnor Lake State Natural Area's project page for applications of DIANE in EE.
The URL is: http://www.diane.tnstate.edu/

EcoVersity - Sustainable Living/Land-based Learning    
Offering Spring, Summer & Fall continuing education programs in Santa Fe, NM. Provide accredited degree programs for sustainability training; individualized study emphasizing experiential, hands-on, field training; online virtual campus for academic & administrative counseling & support during off-campus field training.
The URL is: http://www.ecoversity.org/

eLearners.com - Online Degrees in Environmental Studies    
A search engine of 7500+ online degrees and courses from online colleges and universities.
The URL is: http://www.elearners.com/search/environmental-educ...

Environmental Practice at Work    
Environmental Practitioner programme is a free on line environmental training programme and resource. The site is a comprehensive resource suitable for teachers and students across a wide range of environmental topics. Links to other sites from the epaw programme ensures information is current. Includes comprehensive site map and internal search engine.
The URL is: http://www.epaw.co.uk/

Environmental Science    
This is a online Chinese course in environmental education for all of the students in Nanjing University, P.R. China. Two credits earned online. Open online enrollment through Nanjing University.
The URL is: http://jw.nju.edu.cn/hjgl

Environment and Ecosystems Management    
University of Maryland University College (UMUC)- Environment and Ecosystems Management (ENMT 301)

"This class focuses on the environment and the complex balance of ecosystems. Learn about the hazards that so often endanger these delicate habitats and ways to manage these hazards."
The URL is: http://www.umuc.edu/ugp/catalog00_01/enmt_txt.shtm...

Fire! In Alaska Workshop Interactive CD    
Workshop for educators (grades 5-8) in Alaska. Eight week distance delivered curriculum covers wildland fire behavior, ecology and prevention. Teachers receive a curriculum guide and interactive CD and Fire Classroom kit.
The URL is: http://www.creative-conservation.com/trainingopps....

Globewide Network Academy    
Distance Learning Catalog listing for environmental studies programs.
The URL is: http://confucius.gnacademy.org:8001/

Institute of Global Education Degree Program    
Applied Ecopsychology and Integrated Ecology M.S and Ph.D degrees online through accredited, low cost, distant learning programs that welcome and apply your previous professional work, training, research and life experiences towards your nature-connected psychology degree.
The URL is: http://www.rockisland.com/~process/

INTELECOM Intelligent Telecommunications    
INTELECOM Intelligent Telecommunicatiions is the non-profit producer/distributor of the NSF-funded Preserving the Legacy video series on environmental technology education. Produced in cooperation with the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE).
The URL is: http://www.intelecom.org/

International Center for Distance Learning - Environmental Studies Courses      
The ICDC has an extensive database of institutions and courses offering distance education. Over 300 courses related to environmental science, conservation, and management available from institutions spanning the globe.
The URL is: http://icdl.open.ac.uk/

International University of Professional Studies    
International distance learning University dedicated to the betterment of the human condition and the sustainability of the planet through research, service and quality academic programs.
The URL is: http://www.iups.edu/

Learn Biology Online    
Learn Biology Online offers tutorials for High School students, Freshwater Ecology, dictionary reference, diagrams and links in the field of Biology.
The URL is: http://www.biology-online.org/

Limu - people sharing knowledge    
Limu is the global teaching and tutoring marketplace where teaching and learning is live, online and interactive. Teach your course to a global community of students through Limu's live virtual classroom (voice, text chat, drawing board, etc.).
The URL is: http://www.limu.com/

Marine and Environmental Education and Research, Inc.      
"MEER provides educational and scientific information and resources about the marine environment and general environmental topics through electronic media, including the internet.

This site is intended to be used as a resource for science courses, distance learning, home schooling, independent study courses, and for use by the general public."
The URL is: http://www.meer.org/

Master of Science in Resource Interpretation ~ Online    
An online master’s degree specializing in resource interpretation is available through the College of Forestry and Agriculture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. Formal and Non-formal education design. Course examples: Curriculum-based Learning, Interpretive Planning, Media and Graphics, and Field-based Programs. Designed in cooperation with the National Park Service.
The URL is: http://www.sfasu.edu/msri/

Mountain Empire Water Program    
Water/Wastewater Courses are now on the Web and can be applied to an Environmental Associate Degree at Mountain Empire Community College. Courses include applied information on Physics, Chemistry, Microbiology, Electricity, Hydraulics, Hydrology, along with other science and engineering information.
The URL is: http://www.wateredu.com/

Natural Systems Thinking Process    
NSTP enables people to nurture back into their consciousness this missing nature-connecting link in their mentality. A free Nature-connecting course online. The course aim is to improve individual thinking, wellness and relationship with the environment and people. The course also offers counseling and educating with Nature income producing opportunities as a component of any profession.
The URL is: http://www.ecopsych.com/factbusiness.html

Online Colleges    
Review an online college at onlinecollegereview.com.
The URL is: http://www.onlinecollegereview.com

Online Degrees    
Provides information on studying a degree online. Online Degrees offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs specifically designed for busy professionals who need to balance work, family, AND an education.
The URL is: http://www.online-degrees.net

On-line Household Hazardous Waste Course    
University of Missouri on-line household hazardous waste issues course, From Awareness To Action! The course is designed to educate on health and environmental impacts of many consumer products.
The URL is: http://outreach.missouri.edu/owm/hhw.htm

Penn State - GIS Certificate Program    
The program consists of four ten-week courses covering an introduction to the fundamental concepts of geographic information science; demonstrations of how those concepts are implemented in GIS; and a simulated internship experience to use fully functional GIS software to solve a real-world environmental problem. Courses start in Jan, April, July and Oct every year.
The URL is: http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/pub/gis/index.shtml...

Preserving the Legacy: Introduction to Environmental Technology    
Preserving the Legacy: Introduction to Environmental Technology offers learners a comprehensive introduction to environmental technology, pollution prevention, waste management, government regulation and more. Produced in cooperation with the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education, and with funding from the National Science Foundation.
The URL is: http://intelecom.org/course_info.asp?id=16

Project Nature Connect    
"A sensory ecology educational program. It helps produce self-improvement that meets the manifest of the United Nations for peace, environmental balance, and social justice." Resources include:

online nature-connected psychology courses, internships, degree programs, and related book links.
The URL is: http://www.ecopsych.com/homepage.html

Project VISUM    
Virtual School for Environmental management. In German.
The URL is: http://www.visumsurf.ch/

Signals of Spring    
"Teaching teachers and students to analyze real-time NASA earth imagery to explain animal migration." For middle to high school students. Requires one week of classroom instruction followed by Research and Analysis components. On-line registration.
The URL is: http://www.signalsofspring.net/

Study Eco Education at Home    
Distance education courses in Environmental Management, Game Ranch Management, Conservation, Marine Life Studies, Eco-Flora, Ornithology and more. Via Correspondence from South Africa.
The URL is: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/2613/

Virtual masters course in Coastal Zone Management    
The Virtual School of the Faculty of Science, University of Ulster is launching a Web-Based Distance Learning Masters degree in Coastal Zone Management. This course is the first of its kind in the world and seeks to address the need for additional scientific qualifications for working environmental managers particularly in the coastal zone.
The URL is: http://www.ulst.ac.uk/faculty/science/crg/virtual/...

Virtual MSc in Coastal Zone Management    
This course aims to present a foundation for rational environmental management of the coast. The course is accessed entirely by internet and no campus visits are required. This affords the student the freedom to participate in advanced studies, regardless of location with the added ability to modify the level and pace of learning.
The URL is: http://www.ulst.ac.uk/faculty/science/crg/virtual/...

Watch Education    
Education resources list for colleges, online learning, online course, early childhood, home schooling, education subjects etc.
The URL is: http://www.watcheducation.com

WERC, A Consortium for Environmental Education & Technology Development      
"A program of the College of Engineering at NMSU...WERC is expanding our national capability in the management of waste and restoration of the environment, including the relationships between energy and environmental issues." Professional development opportunities, environmental workshops (9-12), higher ed programs, and research and funding info.
The URL is: http://www.werc.net/

World Wide Learn    
Directory of hundreds of online courses, degree programs, certificates, professional continuing education and learning resources in 50 subject areas offered by educational institutions, companies and individuals from all over the world.
The URL is: http://www.worldwidelearn.com/

Batavia University    
Batavia University is a nonprofit online college offering free and credit courses in environmental sciences and other disciplines.
The URL is: http://bu-edu.tesol1.net/id4.html

Earthlearningidea (ELI)    
Starting in 2008, ELI will provide a free Earth science teaching idea weekly and an online discussion around every idea. Links to Open Learning distance education courses.
The URL is: http://www.earthlearningidea.com/


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